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Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 69 Likes: 1 | I've asked about this a few times.
The answer is yes, it's still active and can still be transmitted. Talking with my MO he says most people have already been exposed by the time they are in their twenties. Contracted and cleared no additional risk from exposure.
So my wife has been exposed and has cleared the virus most likely over the years. So no need for additional precautions. I would have the discussion with anyone else to be up front.
My concern also was I have cancer from this virus so even if I remain cancer free for 5 years what is there to keep the virus from initiating a new cancer? My MO says nothing. He said I will continue to be checked regularly so if it starts new we'll find it quickly. Not comforting.
John
Oropharyngeal Cancer, SCC, HPV 16+, stage IV T1N2b age 45
Started in my tonsils and spread to my lymph nodes
Cisplatin x3 with concurrent daily radiation treatments started 10/22/13 finished 12/6/2013
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