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breast cancer 🌸 helpful chemo things!
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items In the fight of your life, these are things that can help to make chemo more comfortable. 💝 I have shared things that were shared with me, along with comfort items that I’ve discovered since going through chemo. 💞 The best way to feel prepared is t...
A soft, comfortable throw blanket will help keep you cozy on treatment days. 🎀 I found that one that was fleecy and warm on one side, and a silky/fur flip side, helped keep me comfortable no matter my temperature. I also found that having one in my ...
cozy throw blanket
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A cozy cardigan wraps a hug around you and keeps you comfy during treatments! 💝 Layering is so helpful so you can wear a tshirt underneath if you need your arm free for labs or an IV, or if you get too warm. Infusion centers can run on the cool side...
Women's Open Stitch Cozy Cardigan Sweater - Universal Thread™ Cream XL/XXL
Comfy lounge pants are helpful for chemo days. 🩷 I love having pockets to throw things I need in, too. Anything to make treatment days better, and rest days happier! 💞
Women's Cloud Knit Modal Pajama Pants - Auden™ Heathered Gray, Side Pocket, Elastic Waistband
A satin pillowcase might seem like a splurge, but I assure you it is not! 🌸 I’m not sure I would have bought one had it not been included in a chemo bag I was gifted, but now that I know, I try to make sure ladies know what a help it is. Honestly, i...
satin pillowcase
Find a happy water bottle with a straw! 💖 You will be spending a lot of time together… :) A 40 oz. version makes it easier to carry, and you only have to refill it once to get your 80 oz. in! Stainless steel helps keep the water at the temp that sui...
stainless steel straw water bottle
Staying hydrated is extremely important during treatment - that’s no secret. But drinking water with electrolytes is like drinking extra fluids. Your body is able to retain more of what it needs, especially if you are struggling with nausea or keepin...
LIFEWTR : Water with electrolytes
Keeping your feet comfy will become an essential part of taking care of yourself! 🩷 You may find your feet get colder during treatment, and throughout the time you’re undergoing treatment - especially at night. Having some comfortable fuzzy socks be...
pretty fuzzy socks
A comfortable shirt that buttons up the front provides easy port access for chemo days. 💖 No need to purchase a special zippered port access top - one with buttons works just fine! Bonus points for one you love how you look in! 💝
button up top for easy port access
This is a wonderful sheer rosy that will keep your lips moisturized, and help you feel a little brighter during treatment! 💖 Our lips and skin can tend to get a little more dry during this time, and having something easy to reapply on chemo days and...
Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm - Red Dahlia
So important to keep your skin moisturized throughout treatment. 💝 This dermatologist recommended facial moisturizer does a beautiful job, and is an affordable staple!
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Face and Body Lotion for Normal to Dry Skin
A good, strong mint is helpful to minimize nausea, as well as using during the saline flush after your chemo medicines have been administered. 💝 It can also help moisten a dry mouth!
mints
Ginger chews or candy can help settle a queasy stomach. Sometimes it might not feel nauseous, but just unsettled or upset. I was able to eat even just a half of one and feel a difference in how I felt. I hope it works for you, too! 💞
ginger candy
Peppermint tea soothes your stomach and comforts you while things are feeling unsettled. Pick your favorite and feel better. 💕
peppermint tea
Burt’s Bees body lotion came in a chemo kit I was gifted - and it was such a lovely way to end each night. The sweet milk and honey scent was just light enough to enjoy and the cream is thick enough to help keep your skin hydrated during treatments a...
hand and body lotion
Nails can take a bit of a beating during chemo, from the inside out. 💕 One thing that helped me not to stress too much about some of these things that are happening out of our control, was to be proactive and make my nails feel beautiful while prote...
essie Gel Couture Nail Polish - Sheer Fantasy - 0.46 fl oz
I utilized a Wallflower plug in as a nightlight in the bathroom at night. Since I had it plugged in, I used a peppermint scent to help settle my stomach. It really works! This scent is a perfect sweet mixed with peppermint and made the middle of the ...
Bath & Body Works Twisted Peppermint Wallflower
A nightlight in the bathroom is so helpful during chemo treatments, and why not have it hold a favorite scent while you’re at it! My favorite was twisted peppermint so that it had the added benefit of settling my stomach. Find one that makes you happ...
bath and body works wallflower nightlight
Mild flavor, gentle protein bars are super helpful when you have days that you don’t feel up to eating much. 💞 My favorite became the LUNA Lemon flavored protein bars! 🍋 It was like a lightly lemon flavored rice crispy treat!
gentle protein bars
Sea Bands, or motion sickness bands, can help alleviate nausea by using pressure points on your wrist. It might sound weird - but it works! 🩷
Sea Bands