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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Eric, I think the HPV she is talking about are the polyps that can form in the throat. They are not cancerous and can be removed but usually will grow back. I don't think there is a cure. Some HPV+ women will give birth to babies that will have them. Jane, At 87 and with her other problems this cancer and it's treatment will present some signaficiant challenges and quality of life issues. I'm not sure that without radiation much is being accomplished but obviously I'm not in a postion to make that call. Please consult as many experts as you can.
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.
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