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No. HPV is associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the so-called sexualized organs, including the penis, vulva, vagina, cervix, and oropharynx (tonsils, base of tonuge, posterior pharyngeal wall). Less commonly, an oral cavity tumor (such as oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma) will test HPV-positive (most commonly we use p16 as a surrogate marker of HPV association). Thank you for asking.

Hope you have a joy-filled weekend.

Michael

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Michael Hunter, MD
Michael Hunter, MD

Written by Michael Hunter, MD

I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com

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