Hello everyone, I posted a week ago about my tongue biopsy last week. I got results today (on my 30th birthday). I have cancer, the biopsy showed that it is just stage 1. But I have more x-rays, and blood work tomorrow to make sure it is not anywhere else.

What questions should I ask. I have no enlarged lymph nodes that they can tell (good news). I have never smoked in my life, and I drink on VERY rare occasions, I have never even had a cavity.

It is not base of the tongue, but like I said, I don't know much. Guidance is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.


Lori, age 30 (HPV-, non-drinker, non-smoker, non-tobacoo user)
Dx 3/18/13 - T1N0M0 SCC L.Tongue
Tx 4/4/13 - Partial glossectomy (no rad/no chemo).
8/8/13 - Thyroid FNA - benign nodule
12/20/13 - Tongue Biopsy - Mild hyperkeratotic dysplasia
12/26/13 - Lymph FNA - benign (dx Cervical lymphadenopathy)
3/17/14 - Tongue Biopsy - normal tissue
5/5/14 - Tongue Biopsy - (awaiting results)