ladies
Some helpful tips I have found on my journey help lessen/avoid side effects.
hydration tablets - before, during and after treatment
Ice lollies - great for cooling during hot flushes
Brandy ball sweets - reduce metal rest during/after chemo
paracetamol dissolving tablet - target pain quicker
mouth-wash - reduce/avoid mouth ulcers
Body cream - keep skin moisturised or if itchy Eurax or antihistamine
Eyebrows/eyelashes - stick on from Amazon or Shein. Eyelure C lash made for people recyrvjng treatment
Hand cream - any brand
moisturiser/facial wash - ultraceutical brand - excellent quality - a little going’s a long way
nails - I used nail strengthener - seemed to keep them together
wigs- Shein - avoid in JB extension scam artists - they sent me a false return address. Of your local hairdresser could recommend - I also used bamboo soft hats gentle on your head
silk pillow case - heaven for skin, for hot flushes
Sift face clothes or pads gentle on face
body wash I used a Korean brand from TK Maxx - left skin moisturisers and clean
hair - simple shampoo, Moroccan oil for scalp to keep hydrated
Hi Lisbon20225a8646 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community, and I saw your post offering self-care tips and wondered if you meant to post this in the breast cancer group, which I can see you've joined.
It would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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