Thanks Cheryl. I've been hounding one of my doctors to get answers. I asked for a second opinion on my path report (about a month ago). Well, now that I'm questioning the HPV status - I've been told there was a 'typo' on the path?! *sigh* and we'll have an addendum in about 7-14 days. so I guess the latest information is that the tumor still tested positive for HPV - 'but there is no evidence of the strains associated with a poorer prognosis' (doctor's words) I guess that should make me feel better? I'm just confused and don't even know what to believe anymore. I am going to a leading cancer center in Northern CA and have an appt next week. Hoping to get answers then.
Thanks again for taking the time to respond smile

1/10/12 laryngoscopy
1/12/12 diagnosed with laryngeal cancer (T1N0M0) HPV+
2/1/12 had partial laryngectomy
2/7/12 post op appt. surgery seems to be a success (no other treatment needed). Praise God! smile smile smile
3/20/12 6 week follow up. all seems to be well