Ok, have to admit that most likely, alcohol and smoking played a BIG part in my getting SCC of the tongue.

Smoked cigarettes for many years, about 2 packs a day. Also every so often would smoke a pipe, or cigars. Drank only beer, maybe the occasional tequila shot or shot of JD, but normally at least 2 or so beers a night, maybe more on weekends.

I think what really triggered this off, or the last straw at least was just before the onset of problems I had the habit of settling down in the hot tub after dinner, enjoying a nice cigar and a couple or beers or glasses of wine.

Doh, not so smart an idea, looking back.

Bob