Welcome to OCF, Punkinsue! You have definitely found the right place for support. We will help you get thru this.

There are many here who are nonsmokers who have ended up with OC. Many of them are HPV+ with their tumors being in the base of their tongue or tonsil areas. When your test results come back, you may want to inquire if your HPV+. There are also some eher who have no known cause yet they have developed OC. Regardless of why its happened, it needs to be removed.

Best wishes with your continued recovery. Check in often and keep us updated as you go.