Cancer Warrior & Caregiver's Arsenal

Of course everything on this list is optional...

Yet we have needed everything on this list at one time or another and thought it would be nice to pass on and give someone else a head start in making some part of this a little easier....

Throw up basin for home (stainless steel kidney shaped basins work the best for us and are the easiest to keep clean and sanitize}

Throw up cup for on the go

{preferably stainless steel because their easier to clean and with a screw top really helps}

Kleenex {antibacterial}

Hand sanitizer

Hot packs { Your hospital should stock them make sure to ask for a few each time you go in, trust me you won't regret it. They really helped alot when dealing with neuropathy from chemo.}

Warm air humidifier {when platelets get low bloody noses are very common}

Hard candies { lemon heads, peppermints or ginger chews tend to help with nausea}

At least one memory foam pillow and a blanket or sweater for chemo those rooms get very cold. Don't forget to pack a snack,

Hospital food is terrible and totally overpriced and at some point you will get hungry.

Sugar free Gum

Juicer 

Ninja food processor 

Grocery delivery company *usually runs about $7 for them to pick it, pack it and deliver it.  If you take into account the gas you waste and the precious time you've lost you'll realize it's so worth it!

Bottled water or Water home delivery

{Just because when getting chemo tap water may not taste as appealing.}

Lysol wipes & disposable face masks

 {because when undergoing chemo immune systems are at their lowest}

{For constipation usually caused by painkillers}

Fleet Enemas

Glycerin suppositories

Tucks medicated wipes for sore bums

& Pull up underwear for adults for the times you can't make it to the bathroom in time.

Oral hygiene for sensitive gums and dry mouth

Biotene toothpaste

Biotene mouthwash 

Biotene mouth moisturizing spray

Ask doctor about magic mouthwash for mouth sores that are very common during chemo.

While dealing with our mother's weightloss and trying to maintain her weight, these have been some of the items we've used that have been quite helpful.

Weight boosters

Boost plus  {contains 360 calories}

Benecalorie {contains 344 calories and can be added to just about anything for some extra calories.

Scandi Shakes 3oz added to 8oz milk makes a 600 calorie shake

Harmless Harvest Raw coconut water 

Is great for hydration (whole foods)

Thick it (used to thicken the the consistency of beverages to make it easier to drink)

7 day Medication dispenser

Notebook to journal

Binder {to save everything given to you from the pathology reports to the hospital bills it comes in handy when applying for dissability or Medicaid}

Dayplanner

Thermometer

Waste basket and liners

Bathing

Dry Shampoo

{When getting out of bed and washing your hair isn't an option}

Picc line cover "shower soc" 

Port cover "Shower shield catheter"

Body wipes

Lotion

Lubriderm 

Benadryl cream

{for flaky and itchy skin sometimes caused by chemo}

Curos protectors

• {Can be placed on port or picc lines they help kill the organisms associated with catheter-related bloodstream infections,
• keeping them always protected and clean.} Many hospitals are introducing these to prevent infection, especially in oncology and ICU where immune levels are low.