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liberalla

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92. Oh, I'm so sorry to read this rundown of treatment, appts, tests, scans, doctors, etc. without a more positive result!

Reply to KS Toronado (Original post)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 10:28 AM

3 hrs ago

I don't have any suggestions to offer specifically for cancer, but when my aging mother was getting very thin and having less of an appetite, her doctor's one suggestion was this: Locate the ice cream with the highest milk fat content I could find, and have her enjoy as much as she wanted! Just for the high calorie count! Fortunately she liked ice cream!

I haven't read through all the comments so I'm sure you've received better suggestions from people more experienced in this area of fighting cancer. Keep pushing your doctors to stay on top of this. I hope you get some positive news from the ENT docs on Tuesday. I wish you strength, resilience, positive persistence, and all the ice cream (or whatever other high fat and calorie food) you desire!

And a huge hug!

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My cancer update, not pretty [View all] KS Toronado Yesterday OP

I am so sorry to hear that KS Toronado jfz9580m Yesterday #1

What a nightmare for you. pandr32 Yesterday #2

Those are some great suggestions. And use real greek yogurt without emulsifiers - recommend Fage. erronis Yesterday #9

Exactly. pandr32 Yesterday #15

Breyers. The best ice cream on the market. Silver Gaia 19 hrs ago #68

Thank you! pandr32 18 hrs ago #72

I always have a Yoplait yogurt every day KS Toronado 4 hrs ago #86

Yikes! 2naSalit Yesterday #3

You are brave. quaint Yesterday #4

I am so sorry to hear this KS, you have been through so much. sheshe2 Yesterday #5

Thanks SS KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #87

.... Spazito Yesterday #6

Thanks for the recipe, I'll try it. KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #88

You're very welcome! You can also spoon the hamburger mix over a half a hamburger bun... Spazito 3 hrs ago #90

Mmm, that sounds good! I love Montreal Steak seasoning (and mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms)! liberalla 2 hrs ago #100

I add chives to my potatoes as well depending what I am serving them with... Spazito 2 hrs ago #103

More yummmm! liberalla 2 hrs ago #107

I'm so sorry. That's a lot to go through. Solly Mack Yesterday #7

I will keep you in my prayers, KS Toronado. My husband has malignant cancer and they took their good old time, getting debm55 Yesterday #8

Hugs! erronis Yesterday #10

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through so much stage left Yesterday #11

Peanut Butter! OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #12

Several people have mentioned Peanut Butter KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #89

I don't have the correct words to express my feeling for what you are going LoisB Yesterday #13

Sending love and healing energy to you! 💗🙏🏼 Hope22 Yesterday #14

Blessings and white light dear ks tornanado. 1WorldHope Yesterday #16

Ice cream if you can take it malaise Yesterday #17

I hope you get better JoseBalow Yesterday #18

So sorry to hear this. Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Yesterday #19

I can only say that you have my fondest hopes for interventional care that will promote hlthe2b Yesterday #20

Thank you, I should be asking the head cancer Doctor about diet KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #91

Lumberjack breakfast, cheesestake sandwich and shake for lunch and lasagna with a pina colada for dinner. SunSeeker Yesterday #21

Fuck cancer Nevilledog Yesterday #22

WOW, thanks for that fantastic LINK! KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #93

You are most welcome, my dear KS. Nevilledog 3 hrs ago #94

So very sorry to hear this. 3catwoman3 Yesterday #23

Oh man, no one should be going through all of this. Even if our medical personnel were competent, it's a huge struggle. Exp 23 hrs ago #24

Sending healing thoughts your way Mz Pip 23 hrs ago #25

So sorry. WestMichRad 23 hrs ago #26

Wishing only the best for you, from Canada. Bev54 23 hrs ago #27

Sending healing vibes to you++++++++++ spooky3 23 hrs ago #28

I can't believe the delays and lousy decisions your doctors have provided. If you have an oncologist suspecting sinkingfeeling 23 hrs ago #29

I forgot to mention it above KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #95

Better. I had surgery first, but I also had a lymph node next to my carotid. They did 33 radiation shots at it and sinkingfeeling 2 hrs ago #104

Already booked marked them my friend KS Toronado 2 hrs ago #106

God I'm sorry. I hate hearing this. Billsdaughter 23 hrs ago #30

I'm so sorry you're going through this. live love laugh 23 hrs ago #31

(((((HUGS))))) UpInArms 23 hrs ago #32

I wish you get better and fast. mercuryblues 23 hrs ago #33

All the best to you. PittBlue 23 hrs ago #34

Sending a hug and strength democrank 23 hrs ago #35

In addition to focusing on food justsomeguy01 23 hrs ago #36

That was practical advice I needed to hear, thanks KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #97

I really appreciate your sharing this. Bristlecone 23 hrs ago #37

Hey KS Toronado, lark 23 hrs ago #38

Geez, what a mess. Hope they get you Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #39

How's your appetite in general these days? BaronChocula 22 hrs ago #40

I can relate Randomthought 22 hrs ago #41

Hang in there...I know how many times have you heard that... MiHale 22 hrs ago #42

Damn, KS, that is very crappy news. I hate that you are going through this. brer cat 22 hrs ago #43

Thanks brer, been buying Ensure by the case for over a year now. KS Toronado 3 hrs ago #98

Sorry to hear this! TBF 22 hrs ago #44

First let me send calming vibes your way Lifeafter70 22 hrs ago #45

Sounds like so much Dear_Prudence 22 hrs ago #46

Damm. I am sorry for your situation. Please keep us posted as you can. Milkshakes with egg(s) thrown in? Rocky Balboa Evolve Dammit 22 hrs ago #47

I know how you feel with all the docs Nigrum Cattus 22 hrs ago #48

WOW, thanks for that LINK N C KS Toronado 2 hrs ago #99

100% natural vanilla ice-cream Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #49

So sorry KS canetoad 22 hrs ago #50

Beer And Peanut Butter... BurnDoubt 22 hrs ago #51

((((HUGS)))) BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #52

Sending you big, huge hugs.... Marie Marie 21 hrs ago #53

Sorry to hear it. Vanilla ice cream. Ensure protein drinks. Best wishes surfered 21 hrs ago #54

Eat whatever you enjoy and can tolerate. Set a weight goal so you don't overdo it. Get in contact with a dietician if Dorothy V 21 hrs ago #55

Ideas for weight gain synni 21 hrs ago #56

Damn KS, 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy 21 hrs ago #57

Sending you healing light, love, nurture, comfort and positivity KS 💚🤍❤️🧡🩵 Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #58

So...so sorry to hear this. I remember when you announced your cancer last year Bengus81 20 hrs ago #59

Holding you in my heart, KS Tornado. n/t TygrBright 20 hrs ago #60

Awww Damn! MeNotThatKindOfOrc 20 hrs ago #61

My cancer weight gain trick is peanut butter and vanilla ice cream smoothies. herding cats 20 hrs ago #62

Aloha, KS 💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha 20 hrs ago #63

Cancer sucks. murielm99 20 hrs ago #64

Chocolate. Maybe with a side of peanut butter. calimary 20 hrs ago #65

Have cheese fondue using cooked shrimp, bread cubes, applegrove 20 hrs ago #66

If it does not conflict with medical advice, try adding some butter (real) to your cooking. It packs on fat and artemisia1 20 hrs ago #67

High calorie Boost Unrepentant Fenian 19 hrs ago #69

I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork 19 hrs ago #70

Sending love stillspkg 18 hrs ago #71

Sometimes, there are just no good words to help, and I'm sorry for that. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #73

Foods to put on weight ms.pamela 15 hrs ago #74

Damn. I fucking hate cancer, and babylonsister 14 hrs ago #75

All I have are hugs for you Lulu KC 14 hrs ago #76

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. milestogo 14 hrs ago #77

The stress from tRump made be drop a ton (down to 81 pounds) BigmanPigman 13 hrs ago #78

Thoughts and good Karma yankee87 13 hrs ago #79

I am so sorry, KS Toronado. HeartsCanHope 13 hrs ago #80

I don't know how this would work for you, but it put weight on my dear husband after several health issues made him drop MLAA 12 hrs ago #81

Where do you live? What took them so long to start treatment and then gave you a bug with your scans? Playingmantis 5 hrs ago #82

I'm finding out my home town cancer center KS Toronado 2 hrs ago #105

Sounds so rough Marthe48 5 hrs ago #83

You've been dealt a tough hand, my friend. Swede 5 hrs ago #84

We need a war on cancer. I lost two brothers and my mother to it. spanone 4 hrs ago #85

Oh, I'm so sorry to read this rundown of treatment, appts, tests, scans, doctors, etc. without a more positive result! liberalla 3 hrs ago #92

OMG - what a nightmare for you. May you could sip on Ensure or something all day long? It would be easy Vinca 3 hrs ago #96

I'm so sorry for what you've been going through! Ocelot II 2 hrs ago #101

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. CrispyQ 2 hrs ago #102

I'm so sorry, KS Toronado. Sending hugs and healing vibes...and some links with info that highplainsdem 1 hr ago #108