Wow you're story sounds a lot like mine. I never went so far as to have the crown removed, but my problem with my molar and all of that was the same and ongoing for a few years (old filling fell out - cap put on I may have been allergic to the amalgam in the cap - and had it filed NUMEROUS TIMES!) . I too had an angry red tongue, and finally after having a second molar capped behind the initial trouble maker - I ended up with a lesion!!! I went to another ENT who discovered cancer. The tumor initially grew INSIDE my tongue and the only tell tale sign on the surface was redness and irritation. My tongue was pissed!!!

Anyway.. my tumor thankfully was only a t2 (size wise) I had one node that flared up after my biopsy.

Is the tumor in your actual tongue or down the throat?

I would definitely get a second opinion at a CCC - this is imperative. They may be able to work together to determine if there are other alternatives. Sometimes based on the location of the tumor you may have to have a total glossectomy. This has been done before - we have a long time member who had a similar surgery and is doing amazingly well today. It's been a few years now, but she is back to work, eating and can speak. I think this is likely due to her fantastic drs and perseverance.

You can do this. Hopefully you don't have to - but you can if necessary.

Time is of the essence here. If you have a node or two involved you do not want to be waiting extensive amounts of time.

Hugs and best of luck and most importantly welcome... PS. DO NOT WAIT FOR THAT SCAN RESULTS! Phone and get it now. The results are usually available within 24 hours. Why waste the extra time?