Hi there your tongue was mine 10 years before my dx. I had a callous removed at the advice of my dentist. Biopsy came back as a callous..thickened skin built up to protect me from a sharp molar. 8 years later what may have started as lichen planus turned into a tumor in the exact spot the callous was removed. It wasn't an open sore - ever - just inflamed reddish and painful - but there was a lump there I thought might be scar tissue from the removal of the callous. The first ENT I had didn't notice it. Biopsy came back inflamed tissue. he said to have the tooth filed and be checked for allergies. Two years later I have a tumor 2.4 cm x 1.4...

I m so glad your biopsy was negative... Just keep a close eye on the area - any pain in the future and go to see a well qualified ENT. smile best of luck. We're all individuals - my story may never become yours but forewarned is forearmed. smile take care

Last edited by Cheryld; 07-11-2013 11:39 PM.
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan