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Comfortable clothes:
Chemotherapy can last anywhere from 1 to 8 hours and may involve overnight hospital stays.
Socks and/or close-toed shoes:
If you insist on open-toed shoes, bring socks just in case.
A warm blanket:
Something about cuddling up with a nice blanket that brings instant comfort.
Your favorite snacks:
You may get hungry and may want to eat out of boredom.
Water:
Headaches are common during chemotherapy and many can be linked to dehydration.
Music:
Don’t leave home without your headphones and favorite playlists.
A laptop or tablet:
Use your laptop or tablet to keep up with work or your personal to-do list, catch up on your favorite show or otherwise pass the time.
Books or magazines:
During chemotherapy, you have plenty of time to read.
A journal:
Instead of bottling up your feelings, write down
your fears, anger, hopes, dreams, and prayers.
Board games or mind games:
Pass the time by playing board games or puzzles.
Hard candy:
Dry mouth can be a side effect from treatment but hard candy can help, e.g., ginger candies or lemon drops.
A designated driver:
You’ll be exhausted after chemotherapy, so bring someone who can take you to and from chemotherapy.
Inspiration:
Chemotherapy can be tough, but staying positive can make a big difference.
Write motivational sayings on index cards or in your journal.
Friends:
Conversations with friends can often ease the realities of chemotherapy.
ChapStick:
Certain chemotherapy drugs can cause mouth sores and chapped lips.
Reference:
- MD Anderson Cancer Center. (2015). What I Pack For Chemo. [online] Available at: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/what-i-pack-for-chemo.h00-158989812.html [Accessed June 2020].
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