Lumen provides information and support, not medical advice. Always follow your oncology team's guidance.
✨
Ask Lumen
Here to help, anytime
Before Treatment Starts
Tap each item to mark it done. Your progress is saved on this device.
Questions for Your Oncologist
Tap any question to copy it to your clipboard.
Scalp & Head Comfort
- Soft bamboo or jersey knit sleep caps — gentle on a sensitive scalp
- Satin pillowcase — reduces friction overnight
- Fragrance-free scalp moisturizer (CeraVe or Vanicream)
- Wide-brim garden hat over wig for sun protection outdoors
- Cotton turbans for around the house — comfortable, no fuss
Infusion Day Essentials
- Warm blanket or lap throw — infusion centers are cold
- Compression socks — chemo can cause leg swelling
- Crackers, ginger chews — easy on the stomach
- Lip balm & hand lotion — chemo dries everything out
- Headphones and tablet — sessions can be 3–5 hours
- Button-front tops — easier if you have a port
Nausea & Fatigue
- Ginger chews or ginger tea — helps with nausea
- Sea-Bands acupressure wristbands — surprisingly effective
- Small frequent meals rather than large ones
- Rest when tired — fatigue is real, not weakness
- Light walks in the garden when energy allows
Staying Active with Grandkids
Keep easy floor activities ready for low-energy days — reading, puzzles, drawing. A few comfortable "command center" spots around the house make a big difference. Grandkids under 3 are surprisingly adaptable and love quiet time too.
📓 Your Private Journal
About Chemo Brain — Many women notice during treatment that memory, focus, and word-finding feel different. This is real, common, and has a name. Writing — even a few sentences — is one of the most grounding things you can do.
Everything stays only on this device. Nothing is sent anywhere.