"Unfortunately, studies also show there is no prognostic benefit being HPV positive outside the oropharynx. Hopefully, in the future this proves wrong."

http://oralcancernews.org/wp/study-...ncer-patients-to-vary-depending-on-site/

As mentioned, HPV positivity has no benefit outside the oropharynx, and hopefully that changes. Now a new study says HPV positive oral cancer patients fare better than non HPV positive oral cancer patients, but only if they are p16 positive and HPV positive, so that's good news!

10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs