Hi, Glocita:

I'm new to the group and it looks like many have offered their words of support and encouragement; but I wanted to do the same. Your story sounds very similar to mine. I never smoked in my life, social drinker, HPV- but ended up with oral cancer on my tongue. I had about 25% of the tongue removed, but I (and everyone else) was amazed at how quickly most of it grew back. I still have a little divot in the tongue, and can't whistle much at all; but otherwise all is well. I look forward to getting a lot of good information on this forum, and asking for advice, and possibly sharing advice when I can.