Megan, just joined this wonderful site.
I think it's imperative that we get the word out there about the epidemic of oral cancer especially in nonsmokers and non drinkers who are probably HPV+.
I think educating the public is essential but I think it's critical that the medical professionals be enlightened about this cancer and it;s symptoms.
The survival statistics are abysmal because I believe there is a delay in timely diagnosis. My husband had symtoms of oral cancer for over a year(sore throat and ear pain) saw 2 different ENT's for several months and they failed to diagnose him.
So, I think we need to get the word out there to the ENT's and dentists about this cancer.
Tx
nancy