I respectively disagree. In my case I felt vindicated that I tested positive for HPV since I had devoted my entire adult life to not smoking, exercise and eating what I was told was good for me. It also improved my mental outlook when a study concluded that HPV+ SCC responds better to treatment and is less likely to reoccur. Whether or not that ever proves to be accurate at least it improved my mental outlook at a time when it was surely welcomed. If I was Dx'ed today with SCC in my tonsils or BOT I would request to be tested for HPV as there is a 70+% chance it would test positive. Besides the more HPV+ patients that scientists can track, the chance that they can learn more is greater and the better the conclusions.

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.