While ‘only’ 20% of #HPV related oropharyngeal cancer occurs in women, it’s side effects are devastating. I have a permanent laryngectomy and will need to relearn speech and eating. Immunotherapy until the end. Please get #HPVvaccine for yourself or loved ones!
Startling numbers on the current & projected burden of HPV associated oropharyngeal cancer in US men, courtesy of Dr. Maura Gillison @MDAndersonNews#HPVvaccine!
Only 33.2% of patients in a recent study knew their own cancer was caused by #HPV.
“We’re missing an opportunity to educate patients and survivors,” says our @DrLoisRamondetta: https://t.co/rS6yWRPuCo #CancerMoonshot#endcancer
Last week, we hosted an event with the Indiana Immunization Coalition, HPV Vaccine: A Road to an HPV Cancer Free Generation. This event highlighted HPV-caused cancers & the HPV vaccine. Thank you to our attendees, speakers, & sponsors for a successful HPV Summit! @VaccinateIN
It's important to give the #HPVvaccine to boys. Why? Check out oropharyngeal cancer incidence data from US.
Men on left, women on right. Most cases are caused by #HPV.
Protect the boys and short circuit this trend!
Data from Tota et al J Clin Oncol. 2019 Jun 20;37(18):1538-1546
Pulled out my viola today for the first time in a year. Risky proposition as hands are numb from chemotherapy and neck is too swollen/scarred to allow secure placement under jaw. It was sheer delight to play a simple piece and feel the strings and wood vibrate! #livingwithStage4
One Reason Both Boys and Girls Should Be Vaccinated for HPV? To Prevent Head and Neck Cancer. - FOCUS - A health blog from Mass. Eye and Ear https://t.co/y7IOhq3B3A #WHNCD2019#headneckcancer#hpvawareness
Saddened to see the passing of @Becker_MichaelD earlier this week. A tireless advocate for #HPVVaccine and education he truly exemplified what it meant to have #awalkwithpurpose. May his memory be a blessing.
#HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection that can cause six types of cancer. Get all the facts about HPV cancer prevention at https://t.co/EzQ6LrzBtu #HPVCancerFree
Amazing weekend with Liv. Visited 2 Frank Lloyd Wright sites, a luscious Chihuly installation, flying zipline this morning and now accompanying her as she gets her ‘dream’ ink. Reality hits tomorrow as Round 2 of… https://t.co/00ADI7sXbZ