Hi again. My DDS suspected HPV OC (non-smoker, non-drinker) when I saw her end of Jan from posterior left tongue pain that she said was "too far back" to be caused from my teeth. I happen to work with ENT who did fellowship in head and neck oncology, but not sure if he was initially in denial of my problem, or simply based on neg oral exam, neg endoscopy, and CT stating that LT lingual tonsillar area showed asymmetry, but did not appear to be "adenopathy" that ENT told me he didn't think I have OC. Symptoms persist and worsen, so I persist to seek the diagnosis that I feel is 99.99% certain to be OC. Yes, ENT will biopsy the tonsil. He said that he will be doing a direct laryngoscopy and checking for any lesions. If he finds, he will biopsy. If he does not find, then he said he will take a random biopsy of the base of my tongue. I have not been able to sleep. This is all so very scary. I guess any cancer is bad, but OC seems to be one of the worst as far as sequelae and recurrence. I know that you are all survivors, and that brings me some hope, even if a lot of times, I feel that I have been dealt "a death sentence". I can't tell you all enough how much I admire you all. I don't know how to find that sort of strength and courage in myself. Thank you all for your support.