Hi MichelleRenee and welcome to OCF. Congrats on quitting smoking..that is wonderful. I agree with Christine, I would make an appointment with an ENT. As far as insurance is concerned I would call you medical and see what they say. All of my treatment for OC has been covered through medical. Even if you call the ENT's office they should be able to answer those questions also.

Mouth pain is some of the worst pain and you have found a good group of people to help you. Sometimes you have to be persistant so don't give up until you find someone to help you.

Let us know how you are doing.

One more thought....is your ins through your employer? Do they have open enrollment around now, that you can change your medical plan? Do they offer other ins?

Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)