Scared,

Been in your shoes and understand what you're feeling. My journey started with lichen planus about seven years ago. Lots of dysplasia and biopsies along the way. Five surgeries later I'm down to about a third of my native tongue. Hemi-glossectomy with flap replacement last spring and another surgery just last month. Fortunately I have not had to face radiation. All I can say is cut out any lifestyle risk factors, eat clean and try to stay positive. It's a rough road. PM me if yu want to chat more

Steve