In my opinion HPV was labeled a STD out of ignorance because it can easily be transferred by touching and kissing. I have had many detailed discussions with doctors that should know and quite frankly the jury seems to still be out as to how we get HPV. I'm confident that someday medical science will have a better understanding so until then I will keep quiet.....yeah right!!

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.