Hi Gail,

I would like to thank you for taking the time to post your updates. I have been following Barry's trip through this study with great interest. It's amazing how many of my colleagues had no idea about the connection of HPV with oral cancer. Because of your postings, I am able to educate them.

And Joanne, I'm happy to see that Jack is part of the study, too and I commend all of the paticipants who will more than likely help to have a positive impact on so many people's lives.

I have been participating in an ongoing health study run by Harvard since I was a student in dental school in the late 60's. Until I got my cancer, my questionaires were pretty routine as I was a healthy guy till then.

Jerry

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"