Stomach cancer, the best foods to gain weight.

Offline Mjh93 over 4 years ago

My dad got diagnosed last week with stomach cancer and The only thing I can help with is prepping meals due to the distance between us.

He needs to gain weight, what's the best fatty foods and treats to make and portion, he hates the drinks he's being provided and quiet fussy with shakes ect.

We are awaiting the plan of action and does have a dietician this week, but I'm just hoping for some do's and dont's really from people with experience.

TIA x

Offline Harry2 over 4 years ago

Hi Mjh93, Very sorry to hear about your Dad. A good start is to get as much information about your Dad's condition as possible, if you do not have it yet. To get this, you may need your Dad to give permission to talk to his medical team direct. It will be very helpful for you to know his prognosis. Is he curable? Or is all treatment strictly palliative?
These are tough questions, but important when considering diet etc. If, say, his condition is terminal, then making sure your Dad is as comfortable as possible should be a high priority. This may not be compatible with placing him on a 'weight gaining' diet.
Good luck Mjh93. Harry
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Offline Mjh93 over 4 years ago in reply to Harry2

Hello,

Thanks for the response [@Harry2]‍

He is treatable as far as they've said at the minute, there looking at chemo and radio combined then an operation hopefully if it shrinks enough. This is all I know at the moment. I'm going to speak with my dad and get him to ask the team if there's anything I can/should be doing once the proper plan of action meeting on Friday.

Your helps appreciated.
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