Hello, I have been returning back to this site for about 4 weeks now. and I think the site is great! At this time, I have not been told that I have cancer. BUT last aug I spotted a large white area about the size of a dime on the tip of my tonque. I tried to get into see my primary care dr. (I am using the V.A. hospital)I saw the dr, dec 24, by that time my tonque was erroding, I could see layers. the dr went to his supior to get his advise.after his advisor looked at my tonque, he was told to get me into the oral surgen,and it was a routine apointment,he did not think it was a matter of importance, since I had this problem since aug..instead my dr made a referal for the ent thinking this would be the fastest route. I had the biopsy on the 28th of jan. the procedure was a nightmare.I did not know that a biopsy would be done . my tonque was numbed, the dr is yelling for some help, while strugling with the biopsy kit, I finaly hold out my left hand for the tray and while holding my tongue with my right hand. I did not know that I would be gaging on all of the blood, it took forever to get my tongue to stop bleeding, twice he left the room and returned to perform somthing else on my tonque, I am applying preasure to stop the bleeding. thinking to myself, oh my #####%$$# what am I in for. I am in shock. the dr said to me as he is digging into my tonque, It looks bad, but I have seen worse. is this good or bad? I was not given any care instructions, I did not know if I should brush my teeth or rise my month, the pain med did not work. I spent the night watching the clock, waiting to take the next dosage, hoping that the next time it would work. my tonque is still raw, and still bleeds. Feb 7th was the day I was to find out.. Today, the ent dept left a msg for me to tell me that the lab was requesting more tissue. the doctor removed a spot the size of a 25 cent piece , I can see deeper layers, then before. since the procedure, my ears have started to hurt, like a needle is being jabbed into it. Has anyone used the v.a. hospital for their care and if they have any hints on how to get through this.. I am not able to use another med facility. I am unemployed, I was laid off last may, I am soon to be divorced and do not have medical insurance. thanks for any help. and blessings to you all