Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 67 | 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
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