My RO told me that had he known that my SCC was HPV+ he MAY HAVE treated me less aggressively. Remember I "only had" the rad and chemo so I still don't know what he would have cut back on and knowing what I know now and knowing how I turned out, I'm not sure that I would have wanted to be some test patient but hopefully HPV research and testing will continue and these and plenty more questions will be resolved. Hopefully one day Gardasil and other vaccines will eliminate HPV caners all together. I still advocate getting tested for HPV, especially if one fits the current profile. I don't see any harm in the treating facility having that knowledge.


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.