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In reply to the discussion: My cancer update, not pretty [View all]Vinca
(53,613 posts)96. OMG - what a nightmare for you. May you could sip on Ensure or something all day long? It would be easy
on the throat and provide some nourishment and calories. So sorry you're going through this.
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Those are some great suggestions. And use real greek yogurt without emulsifiers - recommend Fage.
erronis
Yesterday
#9
You're very welcome! You can also spoon the hamburger mix over a half a hamburger bun...
Spazito
6 hrs ago
#90
Mmm, that sounds good! I love Montreal Steak seasoning (and mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms)!
liberalla
5 hrs ago
#100
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
I can only say that you have my fondest hopes for interventional care that will promote
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#20
Lumberjack breakfast, cheesestake sandwich and shake for lunch and lasagna with a pina colada for dinner.
SunSeeker
Yesterday
#21
Oh man, no one should be going through all of this. Even if our medical personnel were competent, it's a huge struggle.
Exp
Yesterday
#24
I can't believe the delays and lousy decisions your doctors have provided. If you have an oncologist suspecting
sinkingfeeling
Yesterday
#29
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
5 hrs ago
#104
Damm. I am sorry for your situation. Please keep us posted as you can. Milkshakes with egg(s) thrown in? Rocky Balboa
Evolve Dammit
Yesterday
#47
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
Yesterday
#55
Sending you healing light, love, nurture, comfort and positivity KS 💚🤍❤️🧡🩵
Clouds Passing
Yesterday
#58
So...so sorry to hear this. I remember when you announced your cancer last year
Bengus81
23 hrs ago
#59
My cancer weight gain trick is peanut butter and vanilla ice cream smoothies.
herding cats
23 hrs ago
#62
If it does not conflict with medical advice, try adding some butter (real) to your cooking. It packs on fat and
artemisia1
22 hrs ago
#67
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
15 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
8 hrs ago
#82
Oh, I'm so sorry to read this rundown of treatment, appts, tests, scans, doctors, etc. without a more positive result!
liberalla
6 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
6 hrs ago
#96
I'm so sorry, KS Toronado. Sending hugs and healing vibes...and some links with info that
highplainsdem
4 hrs ago
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