Brian,
Thank you for the well-written history of the HPV sub-etiology. I do appreciate that. So sad that it took so long to be accepted in mainstream medicine.

I have pretty broad shoulders too, and might say that the "shutting of doors" is my subjective experience - the same one I felt when my (well-known) researcher surgeon told me that he couldn't do a study because he was "an immunologist." Sorry if I offended. I meant no offense. And, as I mentioned previously, I do appreciate the work you've done. This was my first stop after my diagnosis, and I've learned more here than anywhere.

And also, the "see yourself" quote applies equally to all of us. I've never "seen" myself in the ranks of urban legend spreaders.

It is frustrating, however, to run into resistance. I'm afraid that I won't live long enough to see the research that's needed. Although, on a positive note, I understand that very few children are getting the cavities and fillings that my generation got. Maybe it'll be a moot point when my generation is gone.

Now, take the black hat off and sleep soundly tonight.