It’s always a kind and thoughtful gesture to put together a care package for a friend who’s about to embark on a course of radiotherapy. Here’s a list of useful items to gather, either between a group of you or in one basket or bag.
- Books - short story collections can be good
- Kindle vouchers or Audible membership
- Nice pen and notebook
- Refillable stainless steel water bottle
- Set of earbuds
- Neck cushion
- Ultra-soft bed socks
- Boredom busters - puzzle books, colouring books, sewing kits etc
- Portable battery power pack
- Ginger or peppermint sweets
- Peppermint tea
- A light cotton wrap or kimono
- A soft, light, fleecy blanket
- Back scratcher
- Soft eye mask
- Travel toothbrush and toothpaste set
We’d recommend using unscented, natural, gentle products before, during and after chemo/radio therapy. Here’s four key Balmonds skincare products that will make life a little bit easier those undergoing radiotherapy:
- Balmonds Skin Salvation for dry faces, hands, lips, and any other sensitive patches
- Balmonds Cooling Cream as a light, nourishing hand & body lotion
- Balmonds Bath & Body Oil for adding to a relaxing bath or as a lavender-scented massage oil
- Balmonds Rosehip Scar Oil for face, nails, and scarring
