I am still waiting to find out whether the severe sore throat and lump in my throat is cancer, but I have had gastroparesis for almost 5 years. One thing my doctor suggested when it got hard to eat solids due to the gastroparesis is to get those baby food pouches. Gerber, Earths Best, Ella's Kitchen, Plum Organics and Happy Baby all make these. These baby food pouches are pureed so well that they slide down your throat very easily. They make them in fruits and vegatables varieties.
I have eaten these at least 2 times a day and have enteral formula through my feeding tube the rest of the day. They have helped me a lot.

Jessie