I doubt they will test you for HPV as most HPV+ SCC starts in the Oropharynx region which is primarily the base of tongue and the tonsils. We have seen quite a few people within the last year similar to you, i.e. young, non smoker, non or occasional drinker diagnosed with SCC in the tongue area with no known associated cause.

Good luck and let's pray it's gone forever.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.