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Is Ensure Plus Nutritional Drink Safe For A Cancer Patient?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Apr 2012
Question: Is Ensure Plus nutritional drink safe for cancer patient?
My mom is 73 years old diagnosed with stomach cancer, currently on chemo therapy. She is 52kilo of weight.
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (15 hours later)
Hi,
Thanks for the query,

It is definitely safe.

But now a special product specially designed for cancer patients is available.

It is called PROSURE.

She should take 9 scoops twice daily for 2 months.

Hope you are satisfied with my answer, i will be available for follow up .
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Is Ensure Plus Nutritional Drink Safe For A Cancer Patient?

Hi,
Thanks for the query,

It is definitely safe.

But now a special product specially designed for cancer patients is available.

It is called PROSURE.

She should take 9 scoops twice daily for 2 months.

Hope you are satisfied with my answer, i will be available for follow up .