Sometimes, the treatment for cancer can cause short-term and long-term issues that you never expected. Here are some items that can help a person through cancer surgery, radiation, chemo, or brachytherapy.
There are also many items that can help friends and family of cancer patients to both help them through the process, and to let them know that they are loved and cared for.
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$37.41$32.48Ensure Max Protein drinks are great when you are having trouble eating and need both calories and protein. They come in several flavors, have only 1 gram of sugar, and 30 grams of protein. I always keep a few in the fridge for those days I just don't feel like eating, so I don't get shaky or weak.
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12/22/2024 02:54 pm GMT -
$35.99
DripDrop electrolyte powder can really help you stay hydrated during medical issues and recoveries. Both my cancer and GI nutritionists recommended it, and it is available in a variety of flavors. Fruit Punch is my favorite, with Grape as a close second.
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12/22/2024 06:05 pm GMT -
$35.99
When chronic diarrhea strikes, can dehydration or electrolyte imbalances be far behind? (Pun intended.) DripDrop has fabulous flavors that you mix with water to increase your hydration. This electrolyte powder comes in a variety of great flavors!
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12/22/2024 02:55 pm GMT -
$22.99
A sitz bath is so helpful in reducing the pain from hemorrhoids and anal itchiness and sensitivity. This one can collapse for smaller storage. While the description doesn't say it fits an American oval toilet seat, it does. The squeeze bulb can be used to push water to just the right place. A soak in a warm sitz bath can provide so much relief.
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12/22/2024 02:31 pm GMT -
$25.00$19.99Add a small amount of these Sitz Bath Salts for Hemorrhoids to warm water in your sitz bath and soak for about 10 minutes. You can't imagine how much pain it will relieve. This is the best brand I've found so far.
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12/22/2024 02:32 pm GMT -
$8.67
Exam gloves are essential when using anal/rectal suppositories or for applying ointments. They are especially necessary if you are dealing with any cream that is made of zinc oxide (such as Calmoseptine or Destin) because otherwise, it is really difficult to wash the cream off of your fingers (it resists water and moisture.) Gloves just make it so much easier.
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12/22/2024 02:31 pm GMT -
$24.99$22.99This teal blanket makes a great gift for someone facing cervical cancer. It is great to use during chemo, or at home during recovery.
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12/22/2024 02:32 pm GMT -
$13.97$11.97If you aren't afraid of being sassy, this "F*ck Cancer" bracelet has its hidden message in Morse Code. And unless you tell the, no one will guess what the Morse Code message says.
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12/22/2024 07:07 pm GMT -
$22.95
If you end up with neuropathy in your feet or have pelvic lymph nodes removed, it can lead to lymphedema. These soft, non-binding socks are soft, comfortable, and have non-binding elastic to avoid causing lymphedemic swelling.
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12/22/2024 06:44 pm GMT -
$7.95
Here's a link to my first book, Embracing Life's Limitations: Letting Go of Who You Were Supposed to Be. It is a story of growing up with bilateral hip dysplasia, living with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, and talks about my first cancer journey, months in hospice, and the incredible doctor who tried a very risky surgery that ultimately saved my life. It's about learning to adapt to, and even embrace, our many limitations.
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12/22/2024 06:45 pm GMT -
Fecal incontinence is a very unwelcome side effect to GI issues and sometimes from radiation and chemo. These pads can help with this embarrassing situation.
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$16.97
These soft, unscented wipes are so much easier on your bum than toilet paper, especially if you are dealing with anal pain or hemorrhoids. (Don't forget, these are not flushable. Put them in a covered trash can and not in the toilet!)
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12/22/2024 06:45 pm GMT -
$19.99
If you are recovering from abdominal surgery, these women's panties can provide the support you need during the healing process. They are supportive, comfortable, and the fabric breathes well. The higher waist helps prevent having underwear elastic directly pressing on the radical hysterectomy incisions. These certainly are more comfortable than the abdominal binder you may be given at the hospital (and they happy to be pretty, as well.)
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12/22/2024 06:05 pm GMT -
$43.99
A wedge can help you get more comfortable in bed while recovering from a variety of surgeries. It can also help with GI issues such as GERD. This memory foam wedge is extremely comfortable.
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12/22/2024 02:32 pm GMT -
$8.66
This delicate soap for intimate areas can be helpful on radiation damaged or sensitive skin. (Do not use internally!) I found it to be so much better than regular shower soap. While it is made for women, it can also be helpful for men who are having radiation on their prostates. (Note: This is a scented product so if you are sensitive to scented products, you may wish to try something else.)
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12/22/2024 07:07 pm GMT -
$13.85
Whether your hair is thinning from chemo, or has completely fallen out, these skullie caps are easy to put on and very comfortable on your puffy, sore scalp.
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12/22/2024 02:30 pm GMT -
$19.95$14.44Calmoseptine Ointment temporarily relieves discomfort and itching around the anus. It provides a multiple purpose moisture barrier. It has a numbing agent to reduce the pain from hemorrhoids, or the itchiness caused by excessive diarrhea. This is my "go to" product for anal itch, burning, and pain.
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12/22/2024 07:07 pm GMT -
$11.86$8.15Desitin with the purple label can be so helpful with the irritation and skin breakage that can happen during and after radiation. It contains zinc-oxide (so you have to wash it completely off prior to any radiation treatments) but it can help skin in the anal areas to stay dry so it can heal. (Itis always best to wear exam gloves to apply this because it can be hard to rinse off bare hands._
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12/22/2024 06:46 pm GMT -
$15.99
These may be called Preggie Pops, but they are also great for mild nausea caused by chemo and radiation.
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12/22/2024 06:46 pm GMT -
$31.95
Do you love to swim but fear having a fecal accident while in the pool? These adult swim reusable pants can be worn under your swimsuit, or in many cases, instead of swimsuit bottoms. They fit snuggly around the waist and legs to prevent leaking. While they aren't the most attractive thing in the world, they can give you the chance to return to swimming without fear of fecal accidents.
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12/22/2024 07:07 pm GMT -
$13.59$11.12Unfortunately, after abdominal or pelvic radiation, you often end up with dark, noticeable radiation burns. Bio Oil helps heal and lighten those burns and often helps the discoloration to fade away. (If you are still receiving radiation, make sure to wash of Bio Oil and pat the skin dry before have a radiation treatment. )
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12/22/2024 06:44 pm GMT -
$32.99$29.49These pads are wonderful when cervical cancer treatment leaves you with urinary incontinence. They are extra long, very absorbent, and delivered directly to your home discretely.
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12/22/2024 06:46 pm GMT -
$29.99$24.99This sofa or bed cup holder is amazing! It can hold cups of coffee, cans or glasses, as well as other items. I personally keep my glasses in one section for safekeeping, along with my Roku remote. When I adjust my adjustable bed, this cup holder stays in place. It is so helpful whether on a bed, a couch, or a table top.
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12/22/2024 02:32 pm GMT -
$23.49$20.00This has to be my favorite flavor and type of hydration powder. Just add to water!
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12/22/2024 11:11 pm GMT -
$109.99
This Kindle is lightweight and easy to hold. It also allows you to change the font size so you can read without glasses when your eyes get tired, or you can have it read aloud. You can purchase and download your favorite books from Amazon.
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12/22/2024 11:11 pm GMT