Hi, Sunshine
Welcome to OCF - sorry that you and your poor sore tongue have to be here, though. Biopsies don't alway go exactly as planned - what the surgeon takes depends on what he sees. Are you able to stay hydrated? Do you have adequate pain meds?
Best wishes and keep posting.
Maria


CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.