The nodes could simply be an infection or healing although cancer can cross the midline. Id tell them to go in and remove the nodes. I know a needle biopsy is a quick way of determining cancer but to me I'd say just remove them - I'm assuming the nodes on the other side have been removed. Hugs - I know it's terrifying. Ideally tongue cancer (oral tongue) is treated with surgery first this is why a ccc is always the best choice right out of the gate, but if you don't know to ask then you have to trust your dr. Knows what he's talking about.