On the subject of HPV, I have tested negative for it. I have never thought of asking whether the tumor removed from my tongue was HPV positive. On my next visit to him, and IF I remember, I will ask him, get his thoughts on the subject. He is totally respected by me and many, many others, he works out of Univ. Of Md. Hospital in Baltimore and is on this Board.
Then again, I might not ask, cuz I truly do NOT want something else to worry about!
Not to open up another can of worms, but my 20 year old daughter will be getting the vaccine for cervical cancer and HPV this summer, my gyn highly recommends it for her age group. Thanks for listening! Carol

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---