My stuff is called Ultracal, and it was prescribed by the dietician at MD Anderson. Anderson initially gave me a few cases, but now I just call the Home Patient company and ouila, a guy in a van shows up with cases of the stuff. I guess the insurance company is paying. I also have Blue Cross and even though I was only diagnosed in July, I have used up my $1500 for prescriptions. Last time I got duralgesic pain patches I had to pay $400 out of my pocket. I am not sure if this stuff is considered like a prescription or as a necessary part of treatment.

Danny G.

Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC
Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.