Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | I suppose we could say "Shock and Awe" and by the time a young person reaches college age, they do need the shock and awe that will get their attention which could save their lives. I have grandchildren nearing puberty (3 boys, 1 girl) and I know that whether or not children get sex education in school, they will get the info from each other and it may not always be accurate nor up-to-date regarding oral cancer and may not always be sensitive to one's family values. There seems to be an epidemic of oral sex in middle school children - with young girls thinking they are practicing "safe sex"! Thank you, Brian and OCF for always being on top of the latest in Oral Cancer.
Anne-Marie CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
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