Hmmm well frankly I can see what your talking about and it could be anything really. Truth be told most HPV related cancers present either in the tonsil area, or where you can't see them. Base of the tongue (essentially down your throat) most of the oral tongue cancers are not HPV related. It could be many things, and just because you have HPV does not mean you will get cancer... There are a few strains of it that are cancer related. That said - take your meds - keep your upcoming appointment - and try to relax!!! Seriously. If the dr suggest a biopsy it's no big deal, pain wise it's minimal - but I your nervous thy can give you something to relax you. Chances are its nothing. Good luck!

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Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan