Not sure I agree with the obvious conclusion the doctors have jumped to. The anatomical differences makes sense at first glance but then if HPV is transferred to the oral cavity, then why doesn't it transfer between couples just as easily once it is sitting in the oral cavity? Maybe there is a genetic difference that protects more women than men? Or maybe it is just a matter of time before the women catch up with the men?


Karen
Love of Life to Alex T4N2M0 SCC Tonsil, BOT, R lymph nodes
Dx March 2010 51yrs. Unresectable. HPV+ve
Tx Chemo x 3+1 cycles(cisplatin,docetaxel,5FU)- complete May 31
Chemoradiation (IMRTx35 + weekly cisplatin)
Finish Aug 27
Return to work 2 years on
3 years out Aug 27 2013 NED smile
Still underweight