CancerCompass message board discussion started by katekate on 7/3/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25701,0.htm Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ HelloI have recently had two strange looking lesions on the tongue.  The dentist looked at it yesterday and wasn't too optomistic.  He told me to wait 4 weeks and if it hasn't gone away he will recommend me to an oral surgeon.  I don't want to wait that long.  Can anyone tell me the best procedure for diagnosing or excluding cancer?  The problem is that I do not have insurance, so I am looking for the most trusted diagnosis for less cost.  I would rather not visit two doctors, so I will go to a more expensive specialist if they have a better shot at diagnosing correctly.  Also, can someone give me a general estimate of costs?  The cost of the visit, cost of a biopsy, any other costs generally incurred?Has anyone else dealt with this without insurance, and can you give me any advice?  I have so many questions. katekate Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT