My HPV expert at Moffitt says:

Recall that there are over 100 different types of HPV viruses. Around 40 infect the mucosal surfaces of the anogenital tract and the oral, oropharynx. There are as many different HPV types that infect the cutaneous skin. My research group and others are investigating whether these types of HPV cause skin cancer � specifically non-melanoma skin cancer. The published literature to date suggest that YES, certain types of these so called cutaneous HPV types are indeed associated with non-melanoma skin cancer. Until we see more published studies confirming this association we say that HPV possibly causes skin cancer.




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.