Hey gang! I have been cancer free for 8 months. I am a Moffitt patient and I have several level 2 enlarged lymph nodes on the right side of my neck (my cancer was on the left side of my mouth). They have been present for about 3-4 months. On the CT Scan they measured about 1.2-1.5 cm. I have a follow-up appointment at Moffitt on Friday. Should I push for a biopsy of the lymph nodes? The doc said we would re-evaluate the possibility of a biopsy in December if they lymph nodes are still present. I know they are in this weird size category larger than 1 cm, but smaller than 2 cm and on the other side of the neck. Just curious if I should push for the biopsy, I am leaning towards biopsy. Thoughts?

Thanks friends and happy holidays.

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)