Welcome and sorry that you have a recurrence. HPV is most likely NOT associated with your cancer but your cells can be tested. A few years ago we started to see a new subset of OC patients; those without a smoking history, younger, primary in the forward part of the tongue and HPV-. No one in the medical community has come forward with a cause so far to my knowledge.

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.