 [ Symptoms ] i have not had health insurance for the last 2 years i have been searching the web for an affordable clinic or doctor to get yearly exams such as pap smears mammograms etc with the new health care reform i do not know if i will be able to afford the premium i am 64 years old do not smoke and exercise regularly i do not have any health problems at the moment any advice [ Disease ] to answer your primary question slipped discs in the back do not lead to cancer there is no relationship i know of between disc disease and any type of cancer so at least you can set your mind at ease about that i am sorry you are having pain though you deserve to have your pain treated please make an appointment with your primary care provider to discuss your pain and hopefully leave with a treatment plan if your primary care provider does not prefer to treat chronic pain he or she may refer you a pain specialist physical therapy also might be helpful i wish you all the best with this