Brian that is what I was going to say. I'm not all knowing but from what I understand HPV is not " visible " in ones mouth like a sore - at least that's not how it presents. Also there are two parts to the tongue - the oral tongue - which sits inside your mouth, and is visible - and the base of your tongue which you can't see because it runs down the back of your throat. Usually cancer of the oral tongue - which is what you are describing - is NOT HPV related - usually the base of tongue cancer, and some tonsil cancers are. So this HPV diagnosed on your tongue confuses me.
removing what is here is definitely a good thing - especially - if you have the words carcinoma in your results. Even if it is microscopic - it could very well spread quickly. Please go to a comprehensive cancer center. Get a second opinion. Take care