Seventh Generation fragrance-free laundry detergent
A fragrance-free laundry detergent from my everyday favorites.
View on Amazon(paid link)From my own experience
Things that helped.
Cancer came with plenty of things I couldn’t control. These are some of the things that made treatment and recovery a little more comfortable for me, along with a few favorites from everyday life.
These are my personal experiences. For medicines, symptom relief products, and hydration products, check with your oncology team about what is appropriate for you. Check ingredients against your own allergies, too.
Everyday Favorites
Life still involves laundry, socks, washing my face, and Diet Coke. A few favorites for the ordinary days, too.
OxiClean fragrance-free laundry additive
A fragrance-free addition to my laundry routine.
View on Amazon(paid link)Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
A gentle facial cleanser from my everyday skin care routine.
View on Amazon(paid link)Soft footie socks
Soft footie socks that hold their shape without stretching out or slipping down.
View on Amazon(paid link)Diet Coke
Because apparently my everyday essentials also need a beverage category.
View on Amazon(paid link)Thank-you cards
For those times when a text doesn’t quite say enough.
View on Amazon(paid link)After surgery
The things that made getting dressed, showering, riding in the car, and sleeping a little easier.
Full-zip recovery shirt
Easy to get on and off after surgery, with outside pockets and inside pockets for drains.
View on Amazon(paid link)Soft button-down pajamas
Soft pajamas that were easy to get on and off after surgery, or when treatment left me sore.
View on Amazon(paid link)Mastectomy pillow
A pillow I found helpful after my mastectomy.
View on Amazon(paid link)Seatbelt pillow
A little extra comfort between the seatbelt and my sore chest after surgery.
View on Amazon(paid link)Wedge pillow set
This made sleeping after surgery so much better for me.
View on Amazon(paid link)Shower drain holders
My preferred drain holders for showering after surgery.
View on Amazon(paid link)Comfort, headwear, and hot flashes
A few favorites for feeling comfortable at home, chemo days, and nights that were anything but restful.
Soft everyday hat
One of my favorite hats. The soft T-shirt material was comfortable enough to sleep in, stylish, and didn’t leave me too hot.
View on Amazon(paid link)A blanket with personality
A fun blanket for snuggling up at home or bringing along to chemo.
View on Amazon(paid link)Dressier headwear
I loved these for a more dressed-up look at work or when I went out.
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Especially nice when hot flashes and night sweats decided to join the party.
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A little help for those hot flashes, wherever I happened to be.
View on Amazon(paid link)Pillows
Another pillow pick from my everyday favorites.
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A splurge, but a real treat for sleeping after reconstruction and surgery. It became a permanent part of my sleep routine.
View on Amazon(paid link)Chaco slippers
A pair of slippers I like for everyday wear around the house.
View on Amazon(paid link)Mouth care
My personal favorites when dry mouth, mouth sores, and strange tastes made themselves at home.
Gentle mouth care
One of the two mouth care products I liked when treatment left my mouth sore and dry.
View on Amazon(paid link)More dry-mouth care
The other half of my mouth care favorites. Gentle and soothing when my mouth needed some extra attention.
View on Amazon(paid link)Dry-mouth and taste comfort
Something I found helpful for dry mouth or the unpleasant tastes that came with chemo.
View on Amazon(paid link)Another mouth comfort favorite
Another option I liked for dry mouth and the strange tastes during treatment.
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The things I enjoyed using as my skin and hair changed throughout treatment.
Moisturizer for dry skin
A moisturizer I loved when my skin was especially dry and sensitive.
View on Amazon(paid link)Fragrance-free shampoo and conditioner
Gentle shampoo and conditioner for when you have hair. :D
View on Amazon(paid link)SEEN curl cream
A gentle, fragrance-free curl cream I loved for those new chemo curls.
View on Amazon(paid link)Fragrance-free body wash
A gentle, fragrance-free body wash from my own routine.
View on Amazon(paid link)Extra moisture for dry skin
Something I liked for keeping moisture in when chemo left my skin so dry and crepey.
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Items from my own routine for the less pleasant parts of treatment.
Chemo relief stick
A chemo relief stick from my treatment comfort list.
View on Amazon(paid link)Hydration packets
These were helpful to me throughout treatment and became one of the things I kept on hand.
View on Amazon(paid link)Diarrhea relief
Part of my personal toolkit for treatment-related diarrhea. Glamorous? Absolutely not.
View on Amazon(paid link)Ginger pops
Ginger pops I kept around for nausea.
View on Amazon(paid link)Loratadine
This was a personal lifesaver for me when bone and joint pain became part of treatment. Ask your oncology team whether it makes sense for you.
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And the planner I made
You Picked the Wrong Woman
The breast cancer planner I created during my own treatment, with space for appointments, questions, tracking, and everything else that needed somewhere to land.
View on Amazon(paid link)Look inside the plannerI’m the author and also receive royalties from sales of my book.
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