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Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Jan 18, 2020 | Replies (61)
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I had a growth removed from my throat, HPV, with some squamous cells in situ. My PET scan showed no cancer in lymph glands. Doctor says I am less than stage one cancer. Is there a way to build my immune system to get rid of the HPV? I don't want radiation or chemo if I can help it.
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The removal of a tumour should have removed the HPV virus (?) but I think you should have a good discussion with your doctor about any further treatment. Sounds as if you have been very lucky to have caught the cancer early! Carcinoma in situ?
I wouldn't trust the immune system to deal with any lingering disease because cancer evades the normal defences of the body. Not sure about the HPV issue. Hope your doctor think you have had enough treatment!