The tumor is positive for p16 (about 60%) by immunohistochemical analysis performed at M.D. Anderson.

The tumor is negative for high risk human papilloma virus (HPV) by in situ hybridization performed at M.D. Anderson.

The tumor is negative for hybridization in the nuclei for any of the following genotypes contained in the probe cocktail: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, and 66. The positive control was appropriate.




Now, I'm off to figure out what the first part means!LOL

Dx 3/27/09 @ 28 years old with High Grade MEC T4N2M0
Elizabeth, 33, mother of 3 girls (4,7, &8yrs old)
3 rds of chemo(Carbo/Taxol)
Rt Mandibulectomy, rt fibular flap,& rt ND with trach, picc,& g-tube.
30 rds of rads with weekly cisplatin
SCANS ALL CLEAR!
OCF Regional Coordinator of San Antonio Walk