Hello there. My husband received the same DX. The doctors at Hopkins told us that 95% of sexual active people have had or have HPV. The immune system of the vast majority of folks rid the body of the virus. A very small percentage of people develop problems associated with the virus. They also said that it can take years before there is any problem.

We just finished treatments and I am very pleased to report, my husband is doing well. I know we have to watch and wait for a while, but for now, all is well. Good luck to you and your husband.

Maura
Working caregiver of husband Don ,56yrs, non smoker, casual drinker
6/14 DX squamous cell carcinoma on base of tongue, HPV positive
8/28 Radical neck dissection w/ removal of 31 lymph nodes and partial pharyngectomy T2 w/ MET to lymph node
8/30 emergency surgery to cauterize bleeders in throat
10/1 Began 1st of 30 tomotherapy
11/14 end of radiation