Brian,
Are you aware of any trials where the Gardasil vaccine is being to men who developed oral cancer and were p16+? My doctor at UCSF said there is no clinical data to suggest a benefit but she would still get the vaccine after I heal from my treatments. She said it is possible that it might do something to boost my immunity against the disease. I would love to hear your thoughts on this matter.

Also, is there any benefit to determining the exact cause of a p16+ test?

Thanks


Frank

SCC Right Tonsil Dx 2/25/2008 at age 43
T1N2B M0,Stage IVa
8mm primary removed 3/5/08
4cm lymph node removed 2/22/08
2 additional sub cm nodes
Tx at Stanford: 30 x IMRT, 2 x Cisplatin,
Started radiation 3/27/08, Completed 5/7/08
p16+, HPV 16+
2 Year Post-TX PET CT 5/10 - CLEAR