As to the lactose problem and ice-cream, we have discovered a product that is not only "no-sugar added", but lactose-free as well. It seems to be available in vanilla and chocolate (at least, that's all we've found so far). The brand is Chapman's and I think it's produced back east in Canada. Not sure if it's available in the U.S. or not.
Anne


Anne - CG to Gordon (59), non-smoker/non-drinker. SCC, BOT, HPV 16+, stage 3. Jan./10 - radical neck dissection to remove 48 lymph nodes, 1 node pos. Apr. 23/10 - finished 35 rad. and 3 cisplatin. Jul. 22/10 - PET scan clear.