I as well am very analytical, wondering "why me?". When the HPV subject was broached I was told there was no need to test because it wouldn't change the therapy. I have been married for 20 years and never had HPV from my yearly gyn exams, so.. yeah, I just dont know. Thanks for the input. I would like to understand how this could happen, but then I frequently see lung ca patients with no hx of smoking...

42yo female,diagnosed with tongue cancer 7/08, T1N0Mx, s/p partial glossectomy,partial left neck node dissection in 8/08. I am also an Oncology RN by trade,finding an even bigger connection and empathy for those I care for.