Here is my two cents for what it is worth! I am very new to cancer.

I had same diagnosis SCC of L. tongue. I only had partial gloss (no neck). And now I have to get checked EVERY MONTH. Once every 6 months seems too far apart for appointments! The docs told me that I would have to get check every month for 2-3 years. I have no risk factors (no smoke, alcohol, chew, good oral hygiene, HPV-). Additionally, I am not being seen by a Cancer Center, but am moving all my care to Moffit in the near future.

Lori, age 30 (HPV-, non-drinker, non-smoker, non-tobacoo user)
Dx 3/18/13 - T1N0M0 SCC L.Tongue
Tx 4/4/13 - Partial glossectomy (no rad/no chemo).
8/8/13 - Thyroid FNA - benign nodule
12/20/13 - Tongue Biopsy - Mild hyperkeratotic dysplasia
12/26/13 - Lymph FNA - benign (dx Cervical lymphadenopathy)
3/17/14 - Tongue Biopsy - normal tissue
5/5/14 - Tongue Biopsy - (awaiting results)