Nidia,
Eric is right, get the screening first. I also had no insurance. I got my diagnosis from a dentist visit biopsy and a few weeks later my sister insisted on taking me to emergency for the pain I was experiencing. It may be different in other states but I was eligible for Medicaid and Charity Care thru the hospital. So far, all of my expenses have been met completely. Rest assured that there is help for you financially no matter where you live. Don't let this worry stop you from getting care if you need and I pray you don't need it! Best of luck on the 13th.

Pat C


Pat - 62 yr. old -DX 8/29/09 SCC stage III floor of mouth
Lower teeth& bone removed
Port& Peg
Cisplatin x3; Rad 35 - ended 12/21/09
Fox Chase 2nd opinion-mandibulectomy; tracheotomy; left neck dissection; jaw reconstruction 5/13/10; flap failed;new flap 7/13/10; lipo January 2011