Dear Sherrie's Husband,

HPV is Human Papilloma Virus. There are many strains of this virus, two of which have been connected to oral cancer. HPV is most widely known as a cause for cervical cancer.

Three suggestions:

1. You should start your own thread in "Introduce yourself". Your post may get lost in here under someone else's posting.

2. You should use the search engine at the top of this page, found under "POST REPLY" and type in HPV. You will find a great deal of information here as this is a topic that is discussed quite a bit.

3. There is a search link at the bottom of the home page which will also get you a tremendous amount of information.

I'm sure you will hear from Gail Mac as she is our resident expert on HPV.

Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you think of. We have all come here with very little knowledge and have all learned so much from those that have travelled this road before us.

Jerry

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"