HI Adam, glad you found this site. I used to live in L.A., lots of great medical centers out there. Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. It does sound like you have a supportive family and that's important.
It sure is scary. I have always been a "toughie" but this just knocked me off my feet. Still scared as a matter of fact. But there is lots of hope as noted by so many posters on this website.
Good luck to you. Keep us posted.
Denise

Biopsy tongue 3/24/15
Diagnosis SCC tongue/floor of mouth
Partial glossectomy, resection and right neck dissection done
4/22/15
T2aN0M0
05/01/2015-no further treatment indicated at this time,
monthly check ups for two years