thanks for the replies,
my sister had found this forum for me, and i've been having a hard time getting myself to access it, kind of sticking my head in the sand i guess, a lot of the info is hard to read. but thanks for the support.
david- as far as I know, i have not been tested for HPV, although sloan-kettering did draw blood on friday, maybe they are doing it? will find out.
randy thanks for the positive feedback re: running. i also like to feel that running has given us the physical stamina and tenacity to tackle this challenge as well. i wish you luck with your treatment-