Fr. Mike, I have not read anything that suggests that HPV is transmitted exclusively by sexual contact. It is entirely possible and plausible that they can be transmitted in other ways.

Say hello to your boss for me would you?

PS Our new pastor is also a OC survivor, base of tongue! (one of the 5 people in our town that I know of)

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.