Being a CPA, I like things that fit into a box or fits the answer A, B or C so now I kinda feel lucky that I tested positive for HPV and I can label that as my cause. I feel frustrated for the new breed that are HPV-, non smoking with primaries in the tongue especially the ones like me that HAD to know.

After being around the research types for a few years now and seeing what goes into planning a study and getting funding for it, I realize that it would be almost impossible to even plan a study around the possible causes mentioned above in the last few posts.

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.