Soothing Body Wrap (L49cm x W14cm)
These soothing body wraps can be heated in a microwave and used to help relieve some of the discomfort from aching muscles and joint pain that chemotherapy treatment can cause. Alternatively, they can be chilled and used as a cooling compress. (Random colour allocation)
Water Tracker Drinks Bottle (1litre bottle)
It's so important to stay hydrated if you’re feeling nauseous and it’s often easier to take small sips regularly throughout the day. A great way to remember to take these regular sips, is with a ‘Water Tracker’ bottle. A time tracker on the bottle reminds your loved one when they should be taking that next sip to ensure they drink little and often throughout the day. (Random colour allocation)
Hydration Sachet (2 x 3g)
It's so important to stay hydrated when going through chemotherapy treatment. Vidrate hydration sachets ensure the rapid and effective replenishment of essential electrolytes, provide a vitamin boost and replenish sodium, phosphate, bicarbonate, chloride, potassium, calcium and more. Containing zero sugar and no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, vidrate hydration sachets offer a faster way to restore a healthy level of hydration than drinking water alone. (Random flavour allocation)
Udderly Smooth Extra Care Cream with 10% Urea (118ml)
Udderly Smooth Extra Care Cream contains 10% Urea which is well-known for its hydrating, exfoliating and protecting properties. It's a non-greasy, fragrance free, deeply moisturising cream which is often recommended by oncology professionals to help relieve dry, sore skin on hands and feet, particularly during chemotherapy treatment.
Nausea Relief Wristbands (1 pair of resuable accupressure wristbands)
Nausea Relief Wristbands are a natural and proven way to help ease chemotherapy related nausea. Research has shown that patients who wore acupressure wristbands reported less chemotherapy related nausea on the day of treatment compared with those who didn't wear them. The plastic stud attached to the inside of the wrist band exerts pressure and stimulates the P6 (or Nei-Guan) acupressure point and it is widely believed that pressure on this point relieves nausea and vomiting.
Queasy Drops (pack contains 21 lozenges)
Queasy Drops have been developed by healthcare professionals. They contain powerful essential oils proven to relieve nausea which can be an unfortunate side effect of chemotherapy. They are completely natural, drug free and 100% safe. Queasy Drops are also a natural way to alleviate a dry mouth and strange tastes in the mouth.
Stress Ball
Stress balls are great for relieving tension and pent up frustration. The repeated pattern of grip and release helps to alleviate tension & stress and is an activity that your loved one can do anywhere. Stress balls can also be used to help pump veins which is useful when having IV chemotherapy and they can also help to ease chemotherapy induced neuropathy. (Random colour allocation)
Neat Natural Energy Bar (45g bar)
Chemotherapy treatment can affect the taste and appetite. Neat Natural Energy Bar is a delicious and nutritious vegan snack bar made using natural ingredients with no added sugar and no palm oil. (Random flavour allocation)
Peppermint Xylitol Chewing Gum (15g / 10 pieces)
Mint is well known for relieving nausea and this minty fresh gum is sugar-free and sweetened with 100% Xylitol, a naturally derived ingredient. Studies have shown that Xylitol can help reduce tooth decay by helping to prevent plaque bacteria sticking to the teeth. Oral complications are common with chemotherapy treatment and so dental hygiene is especially important. Chewing Xylitol Gum can also help to relieve a dry mouth that some people get when going through chemo treatment.
Thinking of You Postcard
Our exclusive 'Thinking of You' postcard is a perfect way to send a message to your loved one. We can write the message for you - just let us know when you check out.
Product Information Sheet
Our product information sheet provides your loved one with an explanation of the contents of their Care Box - explaining why each product has been chosen and how they can help to ease some of the side effects of their treatment.
In the unlikely event that an item in this Care Box is unavailable, we will substitute it with a similar item of equal or greater value, in order to ensure your Care Box is sent out without delay.
