Glad I'm not alone.
I'm 22 and was diagnosed this winter. Initially I was having some esophageal problems and the nurse at the gastroenterologist actually noticed a lesion on my tongue during my pre-EGD examination. Had a partial glossectomy and selective neck dissection and everything looked good. Stupidly, I hurried back to school (albeit late) so that I could graduate on time. Just got home from gettin' learned, but I thought I had bronchitis. Chest X-ray/PET scan showed a spot in my left lung, so I have a biopsy scheduled for Wednesday. What a freakin' nightmare.
On a more positive note, I've been reading the messages here since January and I can't tell you how much of a comfort you guys have been. :]