Hi! I was diagnosed with a similar thing on my left side tongue 14 months ago. I was 25 y.o. at that time. It looked like a white lesion of 1.5-2 cm but it was sorted out over a year ago. Now I am free from the desease - thanks God!

Expect T1N0M0 which is an early stage (1). It is totally curable and you will make an excellent recovery! Try not to worry and eat your favorable food as your mouth is going to be sore for some time after surgery.

25/09/12 - diagnosis: lateral left side tongue moderate SCC (10-15mm)
15/10/12 - operation: partial glossectomy + neck dissection
17/11/12 - operation: excision of the tongue scar (or extensive biopsy)
26 y.o., non-smoker, social drinker