 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Cecilia, My unknown primary was most likely NOT HPV and I have not had a reoccurence of that in 12 years. Mine was most likely caused by a cigarrete with a piece of foreign matter in it that burned the back of my throat. The radiation should have taken care of any of the stray cancel cells. That is why they did it. Stop with the 'what ifs'. Stressing out about whether there will be a reoccurence is not good for either of your health. He needs to concentrate on getting better. I suggest you set a date when you think he will be up to it and plan a vacation somewhere. It will do you both good and give you a goal to work towards. Take care, Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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