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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | [quote=richl796]I'll chime in also. My MO made a point to say I probably was exposed in my early 20's, was contagious for a bit and didn't know it, my body finally killed it off and I've lived my life to now being neither contagious nor able to contract it again. -Rich [/quote] I don't believe you were given the correct advice. According to the HPV research scientists I speak to we are NEVER immune to it due to exposure. We can acquire it and clear it countless times throughout our lifetime. That's why the Gardasil Vaccination is Soooooooo important.
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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