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Tonsil Cancer from HPV: Anyone else?

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Feb 23, 2025 | Replies (89)
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Thank you so much for advice. I am so embarrassed regarding the HPV diagnosis. Seeing specialist Monday.

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William Olsen, Volunteer Mentor | @hrhwilliam | Feb 22, 2025

Just FYI, the HPV type, particularly 16 or 18 type appears to be the most successful with long term cure. In some cases it is being treated successfully with drugs alone or in place of radiation. I can never bring myself to say “It’s the good cancer” but, well, you get where I’m going here.

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