I agree. This cancer has a high mortality rate, it can be incredibly debilitating - in the short term and long term as well - which is not something that can be said for all cancers. It effects an area visible to all, and yet it is overlooked and not considered one of the BIG FISH in the cancer world. I'm not sure why - maybe because it is thought of as one of those cancers that can be prevented (or at least was in the past) - you know the heavy smokers, drinkers stigma. This still persists even amongst drs who work in the ENT field - although that is changing with the discovery of the HPV / OC relationship. Still I know that if and when a young person goes in to see and ENT with no precursors for this disease, ( the typical ones - smoking and drinking) Cancer is generally dismissed until there are no other options. We need more education, amongst professionals, and laymen alike. hugs all... and again... we've lost so many - this news about Brendan brought tears to my eyes.