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In this unforgettable episode, Kelly and Neil sit down with Jason Mendelsohn, a stage 4 HPV-related tonsil cancer survivor, father of three, and global advocate who’s now known across the medical world as "Superman HPV."
Jason shares the powerful story of how a seemingly harmless bump on his neck during a routine workday led to a diagnosis he had never even heard of: HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. What followed was a grueling treatment journey—radical surgery, third-degree radiation burns, a feeding tube, and even tear-filled goodbye videos to his children.
But Jason survived—and now he's on a mission:
✅ Eliminate the stigma around HPV
✅ Increase HPV vaccine awareness and uptake
✅ Share real stories to save lives globally
This is cancer prevention through conversation—and it could change someone’s life.
Jason’s personal battle with stage 4 HPV-related throat cancer
The shocking connection between HPV and head/neck cancers
What it’s like to make goodbye videos for your kids
The brutal truth about radiation, feeding tubes, and recovery
How HPV can lay dormant for decades before becoming cancer
Why the HPV vaccine is misunderstood—and how to change that
The 7 types of cancer linked to HPV (and it’s not just cervical)
How Jason’s advocacy is going global—Bangkok, Edinburgh, and beyond
What parents and doctors MUST know about preventing HPV-related cancer
Kelly’s own story with HPV at 18—and why early screening saved her life
“I launched SupermanHPV.com to be the light in the dark for people like me. I never want another parent to make goodbye videos to their kids.” – Jason Mendelsohn
“The most common sexually transmitted virus in the world causes a preventable cancer. Why aren’t we talking about this more?” – Jason Mendelsohn
“This isn’t about shame. It’s about saving lives.” – Kelly Springer
“If this were breast cancer, we’d be vaccinating everyone already.” – Jason Mendelsohn
3 out of 4 adults by age 30 have HPV
HPV-related throat cancer has now surpassed cervical cancer among men
The HPV vaccine is approved for ages 9 through 45
Jason’s wife has never tested positive for HPV—showing how silent and dormant the virus can be
HPV is linked to cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal (tongue/throat/tonsil) cancers
Some patients with HPV-related respiratory conditions undergo 400+ surgeries in their lifetime
Early vaccination is critical—before exposure to the virus
Website: SupermanHPV.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (407) 782-5614
Facebook: SupermanHPV
Jason is open to speaking, podcast interviews, medical collaborations, and global advocacy partnerships.
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Share this episode to raise HPV awareness
If you’re a parent, ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine
Follow Jason’s journey and join the fight to eliminate preventable cancer
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By Talk Nutrition to MeIn this unforgettable episode, Kelly and Neil sit down with Jason Mendelsohn, a stage 4 HPV-related tonsil cancer survivor, father of three, and global advocate who’s now known across the medical world as "Superman HPV."
Jason shares the powerful story of how a seemingly harmless bump on his neck during a routine workday led to a diagnosis he had never even heard of: HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. What followed was a grueling treatment journey—radical surgery, third-degree radiation burns, a feeding tube, and even tear-filled goodbye videos to his children.
But Jason survived—and now he's on a mission:
✅ Eliminate the stigma around HPV
✅ Increase HPV vaccine awareness and uptake
✅ Share real stories to save lives globally
This is cancer prevention through conversation—and it could change someone’s life.
Jason’s personal battle with stage 4 HPV-related throat cancer
The shocking connection between HPV and head/neck cancers
What it’s like to make goodbye videos for your kids
The brutal truth about radiation, feeding tubes, and recovery
How HPV can lay dormant for decades before becoming cancer
Why the HPV vaccine is misunderstood—and how to change that
The 7 types of cancer linked to HPV (and it’s not just cervical)
How Jason’s advocacy is going global—Bangkok, Edinburgh, and beyond
What parents and doctors MUST know about preventing HPV-related cancer
Kelly’s own story with HPV at 18—and why early screening saved her life
“I launched SupermanHPV.com to be the light in the dark for people like me. I never want another parent to make goodbye videos to their kids.” – Jason Mendelsohn
“The most common sexually transmitted virus in the world causes a preventable cancer. Why aren’t we talking about this more?” – Jason Mendelsohn
“This isn’t about shame. It’s about saving lives.” – Kelly Springer
“If this were breast cancer, we’d be vaccinating everyone already.” – Jason Mendelsohn
3 out of 4 adults by age 30 have HPV
HPV-related throat cancer has now surpassed cervical cancer among men
The HPV vaccine is approved for ages 9 through 45
Jason’s wife has never tested positive for HPV—showing how silent and dormant the virus can be
HPV is linked to cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal (tongue/throat/tonsil) cancers
Some patients with HPV-related respiratory conditions undergo 400+ surgeries in their lifetime
Early vaccination is critical—before exposure to the virus
Website: SupermanHPV.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (407) 782-5614
Facebook: SupermanHPV
Jason is open to speaking, podcast interviews, medical collaborations, and global advocacy partnerships.
📘 The New Weight Loss Era
Now Available on Amazon – Buy Here
🧠 Get Matched with a Dietitian – Covered by Insurance
🌐 KellysChoice.org
Share this episode to raise HPV awareness
If you’re a parent, ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine
Follow Jason’s journey and join the fight to eliminate preventable cancer
💡 Topics Covered:🔥 Quotes:📊 Must-Know Facts Shared in This Episode:🦸♂️ Connect with Jason Mendelsohn:🌐 Connect with Kelly Springer:🙌 Support the Mission: