Carol, I am sorry to hear you news... I am at the beginning of my journey with cancer, and it's terrifying all around. I just wanted to say I am allergic to milk, I am not sure if there are any ensure type products that are dairy free... though I may look into that this week. What I use as a replacement is almond milk which is awesome (the rich chocolate is a lot like regular chocolate milk) Perhaps you can mix it with a high calorie protien powder (soy or veg based - NOT DAIRY - which most of the wheys are) It sucks being allergic I miss my ice cream too. But there are alternatives out there that are good. Best of luck on this leg of your journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you.