@lizralpol I have always felt that being open and sharing information about my health with friends and family is the best way to go. People who want to offer advice and help are able to do so and you find your new support system. Are you hesitant about the HPV status? Then just share that you have an oral lesion suggestive of cancer. There are other causes of oral lesions like smoking, alcohol, radiation and more. If/when you are undergoing diagnostic procedures or treatment, I believe you will find coworkers who are very supportive and understanding, whether they have the entire picture or not. You get to decide how much to share.

Hi @lizralpol You don't have to give medical information to people you work with. You can say you are being looked at for possible oral cancer, which should just about cover all questions. Or you can tell them to mind their own business. People jump to conclusions however chances are, most people have some HPV within themselves and are completely unaware.
Get checked. Get a biopsy and take notes as to what type if any. Then if you have to take the cancer route, find someone well versed in head and neck cancer treatment, not just cancer treatment in general. We are here to help you on this path. Courage.