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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Roma, I doubt seriously that his slides would test positive for HPV as it usually infects the Oropharynx region which includes the Base of Tongue (BOT) and tonsils. I am a tad surprised that they are not going with some surgery first only because so many others with a similar diagnosis had it first. I also think you may be mistaken on the 3 chemos a week. Most either get 3 chemos during the entire Tx or one chemo a week.
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.
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