Jerry and others,

The problem with doing a study on the effectiveness of the vaccine against oral cancer is that it would take decades to prove as you would have to start when the vaccine was most effective (pre sex) and follow the group until their 40's, 50's and maybe even 60's.

It is a fact that HPV causes 70% of Oropharyngeal cancers.

It is a fact that HPV16 is the main culprit.

It is a fact that the Gardasil vaccine is almost 100% effective against HPV16.

It is a fact that the vaccine produces almost 2 times the antibody against the virus as our body naturally can.

It is a fact that the earlier we catch cancer, the better the chance we have of curing it.

It is common sense that preventing cancer is 100% better than stopping it.

So why can't these people on the committee understand that?


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.