My heart goes out to your friend. The treatment cures by killing the Cancer
only marginally faster than it can kill the patient. The will to live
defines that margin. 
My only real recommendation would be the Sumo wrestlers diet. 
Try Tapioca, Rice pudding and POI. Fatty fish like Tuna and Sardines. Rice,
rice noodles and meat broth. Barbecued pork. More rice and rice pudding.
Eat at rising, three times large meals, three times small meals and a large
amount before bed.
Best wishes and Bon Fortune
M

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From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of
Martin K
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 6:02 AM
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: Re: Putting on weight.. .

You don't have corn syrup-laden carbonated beverages there? That ought to
get anyone fattened up. Not good for the rest of your body though, it's a
type of chemotherapy in it's own right (for diabetes)
That is a difficult question, Russell! I've never heard anyone say they
were looking to gain wait. Maybe mashed potatoes for dinner and ice-cream
for dessert? I hate to say it but maybe fat is the best way to gain weight
without screwing up your blood sugar horribly (like any carbs will do)
A lot of athletes eat large amounts of protein supplements. If he can
physically exercise maybe trying to add on muscle weight would be
possible? - and more healthy.
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Martin K

On Thu, June 22, 2006 7:12 am, Russell McMahon wrote:
> I have a friend with cancer who is losing weight from secondary
> effects quite apart from the cancer proper. He is seeking to put on weight
> rapidly between chemotherapy cycles. Anyone got better advice than
> lashings of steak and mashed potato? (which is what I immediately thought
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> Google and recent reports says caffeine plus sugar taken at once tends
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