Well, I had the surgery. It turned out the tumor was much smaller than they expected, so they did not do the partial neck dissection (they saw nothing on CTs). Now I am just trying to figure out how to use my new tongue. They did not remove much, but I sound ridiculous when I talk and can't eat anything but soup because I can't feel most of my tongue. Already getting frustrated because otherwise I feel good. Pain is manageable, but just feel really special when I try to talk or eat, I can't figure out where the food is. UGH!

But on the whole good news. Makes me a little nervous that they didn't do the neck dissection because they said it would lower my chances of the cancer coming back.

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)