December of 2011, after Kevin had completed tx for BOT HPV+, I had a PAP. It came back abnormal. I asked them to test it for HPV, but the doc said it is not a routine test and they could do it, but it would be expensive and insurance most likely wouldn't cover it. He asked me to wait 6 months and redo the PAP. After 4 months I couldn't stand it and they got me in and did another PAP. This one was also abnormal so they tested it. It came back HPV+, so I had a hysterectomy. Just our story....
We have been married 30 years. Kevin was married for 4 years before me and his ex wife had cervical cancer from HPV16 about 19 years ago. So, it hangs around a long time I guess...
Kathy

Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14