Hi Crystal, try not to be scared (easier said than done) but definitely get the biopsy. I don't know if this will help but my tumor was on the side of my tongue and I had a white spot rather than red. Get the biopsy and go from there, Good Luck and God Bless You, Carol

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---