Well said Brian. I jumped on the HPV bandwagon as soon as I found out that I tested positive for HPV 16. But the more I read and the more I talk to people like Brian and my RO, etc, the more I realize how complicated this subject is. I was also told over a year ago by the Director of Pinellas County Infectious Disease that HPV can be transmitted by mouth to mouth kissing and it is highly contagious. But as Brian says, just like tobacco, alcohol and betel nuts, not everyone who is exposed gets OC. Lets hope they can discover the many mysteries surrounding this and all cancers.



David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.