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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | HPV is a virus with well over a 100 different strains and at least 4 of those have been associated with cancers including Oral Cancer. HPV+ oral cancers are most often associated with the Base of Tongue and Tonsils and most have spread to the lymph nodes on one or both sides of the neck before the cancer is discovered. While I'm certainly not an expert, I would assume that the cellular changes taking a normal cell to a cancerous one is similar when the HPV virus is the cause. Stay diligent but remember it's not cancer until it's been confirmed by a biopsy.
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.
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