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Have you ever met a real-life Superman? Well, Jason Mendelsohn might not be a superhero from another planet – but he is a survivor of stage 4 cancer who was given the nickname “Superman” by his friends during his remarkable recovery. Now, the 50-year old father of three, cancer-free, is also known as “Superman HPV,” a crusader who spreads the word about cancer prevention and the importance of the HPV vaccine. Working with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA), Mendelsohn is one of many program ambassadors who help HNCA raise awareness, connect patients with communities of care and resources, and educate medical professionals on the benefits of the HPV vaccine Gardisil-9 (which the FDA now indicates is an effective tool in the prevention of head and neck cancer, in addition to other cancers caused by HPV). For Mendelsohn, his story of survival is not only remarkable – he went from making “goodbye” videos for his family to participating in a charity bike ride in just over a year – but an opportunity for hi