ok guys,
this leads me to a question that I have wondered about......

if squamous cell cancer is/may be caused by HPV, and cervical cancer is caused by HPV, and HPV is sexually transmitted......

are women with oral scc at greater risk for cervical cancer?? Should they been screened more often than the standard 1-3 year pap smear and should they be tested specifically for HPV (normal pap smears DON"T test for HPV)

If HPV is sexually transmitted what risks are there to sexual partners of H&N cancer patients.

I have NOT heard of any links, but have wondered.

Anyone (Brian Hill?) have any info to direct us to?

signed,
just curious

History of leukoplakia <2001-2004. SCC lateral tongue 9/03; left radical neck dissection & hemiglosectomy 10/03, T2-3,N0M0; 28 IMRT radiation completed 12/03. 30 HBO dives Oct-Nov 04 for infections and bone necrosis -mandible.