Hello everyone. I am a 36 year old female that received a diagnosis of oral cancer. Yesterday. I had an abnormality found 9 years ago and have had 3 prior biopsy's that came back a severe epithelial dysplasia. Well, this one (4th growth in 9 years) came back as cancer. I am waiting a call from the doctor's office for when I will be scheduled for surgery to remove a portion of my tongue. While in surgery, they will determine the exact stage and the find out if a neck dissection, chemo, or radiation is needed. Interestingly enough, I work in healthcare and help patients with head and neck cancers. So, I'm really digesting this as a caregiver right now and not as a patient. I'm happy to find this site and look forward to the support that it can give me as I continue on this journey.