Not sure what you mean when you say "I believe I have had oral HPV for many years"? If you did contract the virus orally then your body would have most likely cleared it and if it didn't then it would have infected the squamous cells and caused cancer which would have presented itself in much less time so it's most likely something else or perhaps a recent infection. Anyway it's best to do what you have done in getting that appt. Keep us posted.

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.