If they did not test for HPV then they have no answer. If they did, they should be able to tell you the results. My understanding HPV status does not factor into the treatment plan, so some doctors may feel it is not critical info to have. I may be way off base but that is my understanding of it.

Overall survivability is greatly influenced by HPV status so it is something you may or may not wish to know.

From what I gather base of tongue is more associated with HPV+, front of tongue tends to be more common in smoker related oral cancer.

Don

Last edited by donfoo; 01-15-2014 02:53 PM.
Don
Male, 57 - Great health except C
Dec '12
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1 tooth out
Jan '13
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