The mechanism by which HPV alters cells casuing them to become malignant. is well understaood as are the actual genetic changes that take place. As this evidence and scientific proof of viral causes of malignancy exist, viral causes are NOT theory. Hundreds of articles have been published on this one aspect of oral cancer ( and cervical cancer) alone. I suggest that we keep the focus of the board on things which are actually usable to the people that read it, and not on the esotereic aspects of science which will have no impact on their understanding which effects their treatment.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.