I was asked by a few of you whether i was HPV positive. I found out recently that my tumour was in fact HPV negative. It was in the original report/diagnosis. My mother knew about it, but i guess it was so much of a blur to me at the start. It didn't really seem important at the time!

I just wanted to clear that up. I'll add it to my signature shortly..
Cheers,

dave


21 @ diagnosis. Tongue cancer(SCC) non smoker,HPV negative. 11 hour Surgery (30+ glands removed-left side neck dissection, 'jaw split' for 'access'-left side tongue dissection, graft & artery from left thigh for re-construction of tongue.44 rad t'ments.4x cisplatin.no peg.Clear PET scan 12/5/2011!