Hi there... I really didn't want to scare you.. I just wanted you to make it clear to the dr. that there is a whole new demographic out there that are not part of the NORM in terms of those who develop oral cancer. I know - I was one of them. While I wasn't in my 20's I was female, non smoker, non drinker, HPV negative, and a vegetarian... They didn't think it could possibly be cancer. It took me 4 years (not kidding) of tongue issues to get a proper diagnosis. and I'd had 2 biopsies. The first one came back negative and the guy didn't push me to come back if it didn't get better - because I am not the normal patient... older, male, heavy smoker/drinker. Well surprise two years later - and the tumor was stage 2 by then. Thankfully it was well differentiated, but it had moved into one node and because of that I ended up with rads and chemo too.

Also I am well aware of what your system is like. I'm Canadian... same system. Just different people in charge. I have a fantastic GP who is an advocate that's why I got treated so well and by the dr. of my choice.

take care and hopefully Friday they do something.