I didn't share the source of my husband's cancer ... unless someone asked directly "where could it have come from?". There I would answer truthfully, and would get one of three reactions: shock, scorn or relief (this, from my medical friends). Then I would go into the vaccine spiel. I have a LOT of sympathy for MD and his wife on this: I am not in the spotlight, and they are.


CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.