One of my patients that has worked for a local gynecologist for many years was in the other day. She and I were having a conversation and the topic of Guardasil and HPV came up. She was well versed about HPV and cervical cancer and she told me that they encourage all of their young patients to get vaccinated.

However, she had never heard any mention of the connection betrween HPV and oral cancer. I gave her my typical sermon and handed her a flyer that I had put together about OC, HPV and the VELscope. She promised to bring it to work and educate her doctor as well as the staff.

I wonder if Merck is doing any marketing of their vaccine to medical doctors whcih allows the opportunity to discuss the
benefits in preventing other cancers besides cervical.

Brian, do you have any time frame on the results of the testing of Guardasil in males?

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"