Question for verryworried

[Sundaydriver]

Hi. You mentioned a study that showed a link between tobacco and oral hpv. I'm having trouble finding it. Is it a recent study? My local doctors tell me there is no connection but this site says there is. Just wondering if my doctors have new data they are going on or are just not well educated in oral hpv.

[veryworried420]

If you google "oral hpv test", you will see what test I took. Its the first topic found by Google. I didn't think I had oral cancer. I had throat and mouth issues which went away by themselves. Unfortunately, there is no FDA approved test to determine who has oral HPV. The test results I got were negative but after the dentist asked me to take it again six months later, I knew the test was a waste of money.

If you feel like you want to be tested for some peace of mind, go ahead but I cannot recommend it. A visit to an oral surgeon for any bumps or an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor will provide better care. But without a FDA approved test, a diagnosis from a medical professional like an ENT is the best.  Here is a good link to read up on Oral HPV and cancer.

http://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/ent/areas-of-care/head-and-neck-cancer/oral-cancer/hpv/hpv-faq

[Sundaydriver]

Thanks a lot. I take it you have had the same oral hpv concerns I have. What was the name of the oral hpv test u took. I know it's a long shot but I can't help feeling I have oral cancer.

[veryworried420]

Here you go.

http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20141007/tobacco-tied-to-higher-risk-of-oral-hpv-infection-study-finds


http://www.cancernetwork.com/head-neck-cancer/tobacco-use-tied-oral-cancer-causing-hpv