Snoe’s BS BC Survival Tools & Tips
Tips & Tools that helped (and help) me survive all the BS associated with BC.
It’s okay to think this SUCKS. It does. Make yourself feel better whenever possible!
Everyday Throughout
Safe & Sound Protocol
We go through so much trauma & stress SSP helps body and mind thrive and heal. Tell Liz Heidi referred you! SSP consists of five hours of listening to specially-filtered music, which functions as a non-invasive acoustic vagus nerve stimulator that can help individuals better connect with themselves, others, and the world around them from a foundation of physiological safety.
MUKIN Baby Washcloths
Softest, least irritating washcloth for your skin.Chemo, surgery, radiation.
EltaMD UV Daily Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 40
Use everyday through everything and beyond.
Refresh Optive Gel Drops Lubricant Eye Gel
Night use before bed - chemo through reconstructive surgery and beyond. Eye dryness is annoying and avoidable.
Refresh Optive Mega3 Lubricant Eye Drops Single-Use Containers 60 Count
Daytime (1 or 2 x per day) to soothe dry eyes. Use from cheroot post reconstructive surgery.
Garden of Life Dr Formulated Women’s Probiotics Once Daily 16 Strains 50 Billion 30 Capsules
Shelf stable for days away from home. Take everyday throughout the BS BC treatment and beyond.
Garden of Life RAW Probiotics Women 90 Vegetarian Capsules
Refrigerated, buy at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Natural Stores. Take everyday throughout the BS BC treatment and beyond.
Tom's of Maine Kid's Natural Fluoride Toothpaste
Dentist Recco to protect teeth thru chemo. Gentle Flouride /toothpaste.
Biotène Oral Rinse Mouthwash for Dry Mouth
Dentist Recco for mouth dryness from chemo, surgery, and radiation. Nice to use also when taking so many meds…
Headspace Meditation App
Guided Meditations for all situations + a cancer grouping. It really helps even if all you can do is play one before bed each night.
The Honest Company Clean Conscious Wipes
You will want a bunch of these, keep one by the toilet and one by the sink. Made without: Plastic Cloth/Fabric, Fragrances, Parabens, Alcohol, Chlorine Processing. Use during chemo & radiation.
Honest Company Plant-Based Hand Sanitizer Spray
One for your car, One for your bag, and a couple around the house. Helps keep the germs away
The Courage to Rise: Using Movement, Mindfulness, and Healing Foods to Triumph over Trauma
Useful throughout all the BS - anything that helps ease the Trauma Drama is amazing.
Countertop Water Filtration Purification System by AquaTru
This water filtration unit is the best and with the amount of water we need to drink its worth the cost.
Chemo Days
Belleruth Naparstek A Guided Meditation To Help You With Chemotherapy
Use before and during chemo (as much as possible).
Memory Foam Koala Travel Neck Pillow & Cute Eye Mask
Use this while Cold Capping or during infusion sessions for a little hug around your neck.
SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Shampoo & Conditioner
PH balanced products for head & scalp during cold capping and after chemo.
Mulberry Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin Queen Size Leopard Print Silk Pillow Cases
Use during and after cold capping (or during and after chemo). Helps hair & skin.
Vanicream Moisturizing Cream
Use during chemo, after surgery, during radiation and after (on the rest of your body).
Vanicream Gental Body Wash
Use during chemo, after surgery, during and after radiation.
Kinderlyte Electrolyte Powder, Advanced Hydration
Use during chemo and when you feel dehydrated, during and after Radiation.
Penetrex Cream Joint and Muscle Therapy Soothing Relief for Back Neck Hands Feet and Nerve
Use throughout as needed for achy skin, muscles, joints, bruises, etc.
Penetrex Roll On Joint & Muscle Therapy – Soothing Relief for Back, Neck, Knee, Hands, Feet & Nerves
Use throughout as. needed for achy skin, muscles, joints, bruises, etc.
Organic Refined Coconut Oil
For mouth pain and dryness. Use 1/2 teaspoon as needed for tongue soreness and pain - let melt, swish & swallow. This helped me a lot.
Glossing Detangler
Dermatologist recommended - use after washing hair to detangle and keep from getting knotted clumps. Continue to use after Chemo. It’s a great product!
KateFarms Standard 1.4 Protein Drink CHOCOLATE
I was unable to eat as my tongue burnt out during chemo…this 20G protein drink saved me. I didn’t like the other flavors. Drink well chilled!
Liberty Wood Puzzles
One of the things you can do with friends when you feel like crap is puzzles. Liberty Puzzles are made really well and so helpful mentally to take a break from all the pain and drama!
SURGERY
Sleep Again Pillow System
Helps you safely sleep and not turn in the middle of the night, side pillows are great for comfort inbetween surgeries (if you get reconstructive) - Use code Snoeball15 for 15% off pillow system
Belleruth Naparstek Guided Meditations To Promote Successful Surgery
Use before surgery as often as possible.
Skywee Professional Products Chest Wrinkle Pads Decollete Anti Cleavage Wrinkles Silicone Pad Set of 3
The pads are sticky, I cut them up for padding/protecting the sides and inbetween the clevage/spacers. Helps protect and ease the raw skin feeling. Can also use a whole one to sleep in for chest wrinkles
Medical Grade Silicone Scar Sheets, Silicone Scar Tape
For all the scars after surgery and port removal.
Maidenform Women's Mini Silicone Pads
Silicone pads (aka chicken cutlets) for inbetween the bra and the bottom of your breasts to pad and stop soreness from the pressure of the bra
Radiation Days
Biafine Emulsion
Use before, during, after radiation, helps sooth skin & heal the burns. I used a whole tube and have started another. My skin is doing amazing. Also, use if you get a sunburn.
Belleruth Naparstek A Guided Meditation To Help You With Radiation Therapy
Use before and during radiation (as much as possible).