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Cancer patient dies after making plea to take life  -  Mar 22, 2008
CNN-IBN,MERCY PLEA: Chantal Sebire -- who suffered from a rare type of nasal cancer -- was fighting for her right to die. Tony Blair talks about his work on climate

Secondhand Smoke Poses Health Hazard to Pets  -  Feb 25, 2008
Natural News.com,Dogs with nasal cancer rarely survive for more than a year. Birds living around smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer and pneumonia,

Four acts make final of region's own X Factor  -  Mar 6, 2008
Shields Gazette,Michael Balfour, 16, who was treated at the unit for a rare form of nasal cancer in 2006, was one of those on the judging panel. The A-level student,

NIU opposes DuPage hospital's bid for proton therapy clinic  -  Mar 5, 2008
Chicago Daily Herald,Chicago resident Dennis Heuer tearfully recalled his experiences last year in dealing with his wife's treatment of nasal cancer. The couple spent several

Semi-finalists unveiled for X Factor-style contest  -  Mar 5, 2008
Shields Gazette,...the £1.9m rebuild of the TCT unit at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary, where Michael, 16, was treated for a rare form of nasal cancer two years ago.

Treats help treatment  -  Mar 3, 2008
ChronicleLive,The new unit will be a haven for youngsters like Michael Balfour, from South Shields, whose rare form of nasal cancer is in remission.

smoking on its way out  -  Nov 10, 2007
Central Kentucky News Journal,...with secondhand smoke. mckinney said his mother, who was not a smoker, died of nasal cancer. he's convinced that secondhand smoke caused her death.

pets, smoke don’t mix, owners learn at wvsu  -  Oct 31, 2007
Charleston Gazette,...smokers are more likely to get lung cancer and nasal cancer than dogs that live with nonsmokers. s some dogs develop allergic reactions to secondhand

Warning: Smoking can be hazardous to your pets' health  -  Oct 1, 2007
Daily Camera,Dogs that inhale second-hand smoke are also more likely to develop lung, sinus or nasal cancer, according to some vets. A recent study at Colorado State

Seriously twisted fun at the State Fair  -  Oct 17, 2007
FayObserver.com,The earnings help pay the bills for his nasal cancer. His name is Smithfield the pig, and he’s working the State Fair this week.

Immigrant escapes jail for selling fake DVDs  -  Oct 16, 2007
Northampton Chronicle & Echo,The homeless immigrant, who is said to be suffering from nasal cancer, was found to be carrying 160 fake DVD films which had been burnt on to re-recordable

Evidence shows second-hand smoke can  -  Oct 9, 2007
Waterloo Record,...says: "Second-hand smoke has been associated with oral cancer and lymphoma in cats, lung and nasal cancer in dogs, as well as lung cancer in birds.

Back to NC roots  -  Oct 15, 2007
University of North Carolina The Daily Tar Heel,Smithfield's owner and trainer, Fran Martin, is selling his "pigtures" to pay the bills incurred by the pig's recent treatment for nasal cancer.

Sucking in sawdust documented to cause nasal cancer; patented Dust ...  -  Sep 6, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),...dusts have experienced a variety of adverse health effects such as eye and skin irritation, allergy, reduced lung function, asthma, and nasal cancer.

Research: Secondhand Smoke May Cause Cancer in Household Pets  -  Sep 5, 2007
FOX News..."Secondhand smoke has been associated with oral cancer and lymphoma in cats, lung and nasal cancer in dogs, as well as lung cancer in birds.

For a clear-headed flight, go easy on the perfume  -  Sep 7, 2007
Globe and Mail,Another study carried out at Colorado State University found an elevated risk of nasal cancer in some breeds of dogs living in homes with smokers.

Ciggies kill cats (and dogs)  -  Sep 8, 2007
Daily Telegraph,Dogs are at greater risk of lung and nasal cancer, which kills most ofits victims within 12 months. Long-nosed dogs such as schnauzers are more likely to

Secondhand smoke kills house pets  -  Sep 1, 2007
Hindustan Times,She said longer-nosed breeds of dogs are more likely to get nasal cancer, while shorter or medium nosed dogs had higher rates for lung cancer.

Passive smoking twice as bad for pets  -  Sep 8, 2007
Melbourne Herald Sun,The study detected a strong link between passive smoking and mouth cancer in cats. Dogs are at greater risk of lung and nasal cancer.

Secondhand smoke affects pets too  -  Sep 5, 2007
News-Medical.net,Unfortunately, dogs affected with nasal cancer normally do not survive more than one year. Research has also shown that pet birds are also victims of

Breathing in sawdust known cause of nasal cancer; Dust Cutter ...  -  Aug 23, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),...workshop with grime while the unsuspecting breathe in the filthy air that is known to cause nasal cancer. collects 90% of sawdust created by table saws.

Passive smoking pets get cancer  -  Sep 1, 2007
Times of India,In pets, passive smoking can cause oral cancer and lymphoma in cats, lung and nasal cancer in dogs as well as lung cancer in birds, said veterinarian

A Pig "Picasso" Beats Cancer, Continues to Paint Masterpieces  -  Jul 2, 2007
Associated Content,Smithfield, the painting pig, creates his artistic masterpieces even after being diagnosed with nasal cancer four years ago, according to an article from

Friends hold fundraiser for cancer victim  -  Jun 19, 2007
Chicago Daily Southtown,He's confident Lebensorger will win this bout with cancer -- after all, he overcame the nasal cancer he was diagnosed with when he was 18.

Painting pig in treatment: But prognosis good for Smithfield, who ...  -  Jun 29, 2007
Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),Richmond's beloved painting pig, Smithfield, was diagnosed with nasal cancer four years ago, treated and -- after surgery and 19 rounds of radiation

Ohio EPA issues E85 its final air pollution permit  -  Jun 22, 2007
The Advocate,The toxin has the potential to cause nasal cancer, but the risk is not high, he said. Koval said some evidence shows it has harmful effects on mammal

Subsidizing traditional Chinese medicine for the seniors could ...  -  Jul 2, 2007
Seniorscopie.com,The retiree has received chemotherapy for nasal cancer since 1999, which leaves her with constant irritation in her throat, nose and gums.

MEDIA ADVISORY: STOMP, ROMP AND WAG ON CAMPUS  -  Apr 24, 2007
Colorado State University (press release),Dogs that inhale secondhand smoke are three times more likely to develop lung or nasal cancer than dogs living in a smoke-free environment.

Canine Cancer Cure - Human Cancer Benefit Effort Launched by MAF  -  Apr 17, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...(bone) Collie Nasal Cancer Scottish Terrier Transitional cell carcinoma (bladder) Melanoma (skin/mouth) Chow Chow Stomach Cancer Flat-coated Retriever

Hurley School students take part in annual Kick Butts Day  -  Mar 31, 2007
Ironwood Daily Globe,...acetone (found in nail polish remover and paint thinner) and formaldehyde (used to embalm bodies, causes nasal cancer and can damage the lungs,

Canine First Responders of 9/11 Attacks Show No Signs of Nasal ...  -  Jan 16, 2007
Emediawire (press release),Advanced MRI technology utilized in cancer study of canine first responders heralds positive results for hero dogs. Dayton, OH (PRWeb) January 16,

Canine First Responders of 9/11 Attacks Show No Signs of Nasal ...  -  Jan 16, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Through state-of-the-art MRI technology, veterinarians from Iams Pet Food, the University of Pennsylvania,

Canine First Responders of 9/11 Attacks Show No Signs of Nasal ...  -  Jan 16, 2007
Earthtimes.orgDAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Through state-of-the-art MRI technology, veterinarians from Iams Pet Food, the University of Pennsylvania, and the American Kennel

Healing pet 'chi'  -  Jan 9, 2007
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),One of her early patients, Roscoe, a 12-year-old boxer, had advanced nasal cancer and had been given six months to live. Choi tailored a series of herbal

Second-hand smoke seeps from one apartment to the next, so guess ...  -  Dec 13, 2006
Toronto Sun,...effects every year. Or the thousands who suffer everything from nasal cancer to miscarriages to middle-ear infections. Mychoice.ca ...

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