Hi there, welcome to the group, but sorry you had to find it.
I too was told I had lichen planus on my tongue, but I know mine was a misdiagnosis. they gave me antifungals that almost always clear it up and it did nothing and when they finally biopsied it was stage 3.

I know how the waiting game is and how it feels to hope someone is right. My most recent scan showed new borderline hypermetabolic activity on my lower jaw, and doc isn't worried, doesn't even want to biopsy as it's "borderline" and "hypermetabolic activity" can be soooo many different things. So I try to not let it bug me and just go with what he says, but parts of me just want them to biopsy for peace of mind.

I will keep you in my thoughts that your biopsy comes back negative and that it is just scar tissue. I know i have a few lumps and bumps that are scar tissue, but they were from surgery and radiation, so I will pray that that is what yours are too!!

I agree that you can't be positive all the time, and i feel it is also ok to let yourself fall apart, but I have only allowed myself so much time to fall apart and then pull myself back together. Can't be strong all the time, those that can, I just don't know how!!

You are doing an amazing job fighting this, keep it up!! Live each day to its full potential and try your best not to let the anxiety and worry take over your day!!