I am sure that most of you readers have had or currently have dealt with a loved one, friend, or co-worker that has won or lost a war with cancer. It is sad, unjust and not prejudice. Last year one of my employee's whom has worked with me for over 20 years was diagnosed with throat cancer. The past year was a very emotional and hard time for her and her family as well as our office. Watching her deal with the fear and pain was very difficult. Lucky for her and us, a year later she is back to work and doing well. She won this round in a every growing war in which we are all susceptible. Our team was luck to participate in the 2011 Dempsey challenge and raise over $1300 dollars for cancer research and treatment. Anything we can do to help educate patients on oral cancer is a priority to us. As parents we need to educate our children as well as ourselves on the risks that oral sex can play on there life. For so many years people didn't know that oral sex is just as dangerous as regular sex. Our children need to know how HPV can effect them and how prevention is key. It could be years before anything can happen. Vaccination is a new tool we have for protecting our children but the biggest tool we have is communication and education. I strongly suggest you educate yourself and your children on HPV. Anything our office can do to help with that, feel free to call and ask, or even call your physician.
