To be fair, the May 2007 news release from Johns Hopkins about this research was titled "HPV Infection Linked to Throat Cancers" -- so the Tribune reporter should not be the sole target of any venting.

You could always send a letter to the editor (online submission form here) or write to the public editor (ombudsman), Timothy McNulty, urging a clarification.

-- Leslie

Last edited by Leslie B; 06-08-2008 09:04 PM.
Leslie

April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.