Oral cancer only hits about 1/10 of one percent (if my math is off, please correct me) and from what I've just read, PVL is also quite rare and highly likely to turn cancerous.
My cancer started with leukoplakia but I never heard that it was PVL. In your case, if you didn't hear anything about HPV, then my best guess is that you will need to avoid alcohol (and smoke in either case).
Find an MD who is expert in leukoplakia. It sounds that you have a realistic risk that this will turn to oral cancer.
I've tried to sent you a private message but I couldn't.

Last edited by tlc356; 11-25-2019 09:54 AM.
SCC stage 1 Nov. '03,
SCC stage 2 (clear mrg, no rad, no chemo) RND, Feb. '15
SCC stage 1, lower gum Mar '23

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