Gnelson..........My insurance Co. also refused to pay for my liquid food, Jevity. But after one nasty note from my Internist the Insurance Co. was more than happy to pick up the expense. Good Luck! Sincerely, Donna


SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!