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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 757 Likes: 2 | MSN on-line posted an article on "10 Cancers Fueled by Virus". It is in a slide show format with a brief write-up on each. The first one on the list was "Throat Cancer and HPV" and of course they mentioned Michael Douglas. Not a lot of detail on it, but at least the word is getting out. http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/10-cancers-fueled-by-viruses#1
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2025 (ORN of lower jaw)
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | So of the 10 4 were attributed to HPV. We have a vaccine approved for both males and females that has shown nearly a 100% success rate in preventing future infections of HPV, therefore preventing the cancers that infection could have caused. It wouldn't take long to rid the world of all these HPV cancers if 100% of both sexes got the 3 shots.
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.
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 720 Likes: 1 | Here's a related article from Bloomberg News published earlier this week: Gum Disease Linked to Risk of Oral Cancer Causing Virus.
Leslie
April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.
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Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 68 | Spoke with several well respected researchers including Gillison last week about the gum disease study, and 100% of them said this is first rate junk since done at a really good institution. Sometimes the drive to publish, get grants, and so much more generates this drivel.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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Joined: May 2006 Posts: 720 Likes: 1 | Interesting to know, Brian. Thanks.
Leslie
April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.
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