Not sure on what to advise you to look for since my husband has tonsil cancer and didn't have any signs that involved his tonge. John had a lump on his neck that he insisted was nothing for several months. BIG mistake. Good that you are going to a doctor asap.

It didn't happen to my husband but some people have been put on antibiotics and given a wait and see set-up which can waste valuable time if it's more than an infection. Might be good to raise the possibility of being seen by an ear/nose/throat specialist if your family doctor doesn't suggest it.

Mary