Hiyah

My tumour wasn't tested for HPV, I don't think many are in the UK.

I'm wondering about trying to push for the HPV vaccine. Kids in school get it over here, but not adults. I'm 42.

Is there any point? I ask, because I don't know if I can get it on the NHS and it would cost about �400.

I don't know if HPV caused my cancer, but I know that I gave up smoking NINE YEARS prior to diagnosis. (Although I did have a white patch since 1999; I gave up smoking in 2005).

I'm going to see what my GP says tomorrow, and I'm at maxillofacial on Wednesday for my monthly check up.

Is there a point in pursuing this? Would it help my survival chances?

Thank you xxx

Mar 99 white patch tongue
Dec 11 white patch changed shape. biopsy neg
Sep 13 white patch ulcerated. Biopsy
Nov 13 diag Tongue SCC T2N2BM0 poorly Differ.
Dec 13 Hemigloss. neck dissect.Trach.Caldwell Luc (suspect cysts inside face, neg), teeth out. forearm flap, abdo graft
Feb 14 PEG tube
Feb/Mar 14. 30 x radio 60gy Grade 3 Mucositis, burns, hair loss, very ill. Nerve damage ear neck shoulder
Jun 14 *now* PEG out. Have lost 98 lbs in 1 yr. Anorexia. Dysphagia, liquids only. Dysphasia. Fatigue.