I was flipping channels this morning (Oct. 15) and happened upon the long-awaited "Good Morning America" report on the link between oral cancer and HPV. For those of you in time zones where the show has not yet aired, it's on in the 7:30 half hour (I tuned in around 7:45 and the report appeared to be about two-thirds of the way done). It was followed by a brief discussion between Diane Sawyer and ABC's medical editor, Dr. Tim Johnson.

There's also a story on the GMA website, along with a box for comments. No video of the segment yet (it's 8:02 a.m. as I type this) but I am sure that is coming. As of about 9:30 a.m., the video has been posted with the story.

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.