Hi Bella B,

Welcome to the OCF forum. I am so sorry for the pain and anxiety you are going through. A biopsy can really play with your mind. But, you are best to get it done so you know. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 tongue cancer in early 2020. Waiting on the biopsy was stressful. I only leaned on family for support because I had not yet learned of this forum.

I am hoping someone who has had a similar experience as you can jump in here. But, what I can tell you, is that I have been active with OCF for over four years and that you are not alone. And, if you do receive a positive result, that treatments are far advanced from years back. I was stage four and they took half my tongue and rebuilt it with flesh from my arm. I can eat, drink, speak, surf, run, ski, etc again. I have the same full life back, plus a cute yet sometimes annoying lisp, and then some. By going through my cancer experience, I was able to deepen my faith and change my life to one of more gratitude and learning to be more present in each day.

Hang in there and please keep us up to date as you continue on this journey.

Stay safe and keep the faith,
Nels