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Lotions, Potions Etc ...
Hi Ladies, I have a friend about to go through chemo and was wondering if you can hit me up with all sorts of lotions, creams, bath soaks etc ... anything that helped you get through please. We would ...
@DMaree - what a wonderful idea. Friends and family like you are so appreciated during a bc diagnosis and treatment.
Moo Goo gets my vote as well - great products.
I also found that Bio-oil is a good product - not sure if your friend has any scars but I found that after applying this on my breast and back after the stiches and drain were removed (I had diep flap reconstruction) that now there is a fine grey/white line - not terribly visible at all (not that it would bother me now - they are my battle scars !).
Good old bi-carb soda is an alternative if you can't get hold of Biotene. I used to rinse my mouth with bi-carb dissolved in warm water and gargle with it after each meal/snack. I was fortunate enough to not get any mouth ulcers.
Also, some nice soft cotton or fluffy socks (you can get them from K-Mart or Big W) - even in this warm weather your feet can still feel cold during chemo (strange things can happen).
Wishing you and your friend a wonderful Christmas - what a joy you must be for her & her family.
Sheryl xx