Wow never heard this one? If they found HPV from a biopsy in your oral cavity and I assume within squamous cells, then I am surprised that biopsy was also not pathed as a cancer. I'm not an expert by any means (maybe Brian will post here) but if the HPV has infected your cells and your immune system has not cleared it then it will transform those cells into a cancerous mass. Did they mention the location of the tongue? Was it called Base of Tongue?

Knowing what I know, I would take those biopsy slides and RUN to the nearest CCC http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/resources/cancer_centers.htm

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.