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Vinca

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96. OMG - what a nightmare for you. May you could sip on Ensure or something all day long? It would be easy
Sun Feb 15, 2026, 10:50 AM
6 hrs ago

on the throat and provide some nourishment and calories. So sorry you're going through this.

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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 22 hrs ago #68
Thank you! pandr32 21 hrs ago #72
I always have a Yoplait yogurt every day KS Toronado 6 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 6 hrs ago #87
.... Spazito Yesterday #6
Thanks for the recipe, I'll try it. KS Toronado 6 hrs ago #88
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 add chives to my potatoes as well depending what I am serving them with... Spazito 5 hrs ago #103
More yummmm! liberalla 4 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 6 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 6 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 6 hrs ago #93
You are most welcome, my dear KS. Nevilledog 6 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 Yesterday #24
Sending healing thoughts your way Mz Pip Yesterday #25
So sorry. WestMichRad Yesterday #26
Wishing only the best for you, from Canada. Bev54 Yesterday #27
Sending healing vibes to you++++++++++ spooky3 Yesterday #28
I can't believe the delays and lousy decisions your doctors have provided. If you have an oncologist suspecting sinkingfeeling Yesterday #29
I forgot to mention it above KS Toronado 6 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 5 hrs ago #104
Already booked marked them my friend KS Toronado 4 hrs ago #106
God I'm sorry. I hate hearing this. Billsdaughter Yesterday #30
I'm so sorry you're going through this. live love laugh Yesterday #31
(((((HUGS))))) UpInArms Yesterday #32
I wish you get better and fast. mercuryblues Yesterday #33
All the best to you. PittBlue Yesterday #34
Sending a hug and strength democrank Yesterday #35
In addition to focusing on food justsomeguy01 Yesterday #36
That was practical advice I needed to hear, thanks KS Toronado 5 hrs ago #97
I really appreciate your sharing this. Bristlecone Yesterday #37
Hey KS Toronado, lark Yesterday #38
Geez, what a mess. Hope they get you Figarosmom Yesterday #39
How's your appetite in general these days? BaronChocula Yesterday #40
I can relate Randomthought Yesterday #41
Hang in there...I know how many times have you heard that... MiHale Yesterday #42
Damn, KS, that is very crappy news. I hate that you are going through this. brer cat Yesterday #43
Thanks brer, been buying Ensure by the case for over a year now. KS Toronado 5 hrs ago #98
Sorry to hear this! TBF Yesterday #44
First let me send calming vibes your way Lifeafter70 Yesterday #45
Sounds like so much Dear_Prudence Yesterday #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 Yesterday #47
I know how you feel with all the docs Nigrum Cattus Yesterday #48
WOW, thanks for that LINK N C KS Toronado 5 hrs ago #99
100% natural vanilla ice-cream Joinfortmill Yesterday #49
So sorry KS canetoad Yesterday #50
Beer And Peanut Butter... BurnDoubt Yesterday #51
((((HUGS)))) BumRushDaShow Yesterday #52
Sending you big, huge hugs.... Marie Marie Yesterday #53
Sorry to hear it. Vanilla ice cream. Ensure protein drinks. Best wishes surfered Yesterday #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 Yesterday #55
Ideas for weight gain synni Yesterday #56
Damn KS, 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy Yesterday #57
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
Holding you in my heart, KS Tornado. n/t TygrBright 23 hrs ago #60
Awww Damn! MeNotThatKindOfOrc 23 hrs ago #61
My cancer weight gain trick is peanut butter and vanilla ice cream smoothies. herding cats 23 hrs ago #62
Aloha, KS 💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha 23 hrs ago #63
Cancer sucks. murielm99 22 hrs ago #64
Chocolate. Maybe with a side of peanut butter. calimary 22 hrs ago #65
Have cheese fondue using cooked shrimp, bread cubes, applegrove 22 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 22 hrs ago #67
High calorie Boost Unrepentant Fenian 22 hrs ago #69
I'm sorry you're going through this. yardwork 22 hrs ago #70
Sending love stillspkg 21 hrs ago #71
Sometimes, there are just no good words to help, and I'm sorry for that. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #73
Foods to put on weight ms.pamela 18 hrs ago #74
Damn. I fucking hate cancer, and babylonsister 17 hrs ago #75
All I have are hugs for you Lulu KC 17 hrs ago #76
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. milestogo 17 hrs ago #77
The stress from tRump made be drop a ton (down to 81 pounds) BigmanPigman 16 hrs ago #78
Thoughts and good Karma yankee87 16 hrs ago #79
I am so sorry, KS Toronado. HeartsCanHope 16 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 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
I'm finding out my home town cancer center KS Toronado 5 hrs ago #105
Sounds so rough Marthe48 8 hrs ago #83
You've been dealt a tough hand, my friend. Swede 8 hrs ago #84
We need a war on cancer. I lost two brothers and my mother to it. spanone 7 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 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 for what you've been going through! Ocelot II 5 hrs ago #101
Oh man, I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. CrispyQ 5 hrs ago #102
I'm so sorry, KS Toronado. Sending hugs and healing vibes...and some links with info that highplainsdem 4 hrs ago #108
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