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Butler going strong  -  25 Mar 2008
Press-Register - al.com,Twice he has battled cancer -- the first time in 1996 when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. Playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the time,

Mother dies with murder unsolved  -  25 Mar 2008
BBC News,Her mother, Lin Tiltman, died of throat cancer earlier this month. Her father, Cliff Tiltman, recalled how his wife's last thoughts were of the ongoing

IAF Official: All F16I pilots were exposed to carcinogenic substance  -  Mar 23, 2008
Ha'aretz,According to the officer, the substance could cause throat cancer, but stressed that the likelihood of cancer is about 1 to 100000.

Big payout for sacked GP practice manager  -  Mar 24, 2008
Burton Mail,...by ED HILL A GP practice manager sacked while recovering from a rare form of throat cancer has won a big payout from his former bosses.

Levon Helm: Life and Music After The Band  -  Mar 21, 2008
NPRIn 1996, Helm was diagnosed with throat cancer. He underwent surgery and radiation, and, for a time, was unable to sing. Helm's recent album, Dirt Farmer,

Prince Tomohito gets voice back after throat surgery  -  Mar 21, 2008
Mainichi Daily News,Prince Tomohito started to get his voice back less than a week after surgery to remove throat cancer, sources close to him said. The 62-year-old prince had

Avoiding Oral Sex and Pot May Keep You away from Throat Cancer  -  Mar 13, 2008
eFluxMediaBy Anna Boyd Researchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center discovered that the sexually transmitted virus that causes some cervical cancers could also

Mix of oral sex and marijuana increases risk of contracting throat ...  -  Mar 12, 2008
Pravda,Smoking marijuana and having oral sex increases the risk of developing throat cancer according to the new study conducted by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer

Oral Sex and Marijuana Linked To Throat Cancer  -  Mar 12, 2008
dBTechno,Boston (dbTechno) - Researchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center reported that throat cancer can be caused by oral sex as well as marijuana use.

Oral sex, marijuana use linked to throat cancer  -  Mar 11, 2008
Examiner.comBALTIMORE (Map, News) - The sexually transmitted virus that causes some cervical cancers can also cause cancer in the upper throat, researchers at Johns

Larger than life  -  Mar 20, 2008
Asia Times Online,Cured of throat cancer at the age of 33, a happy Sinclair goes out to celebrate with his wife and Robin Hutcheon, then editor of the Post. As the meal ends,

Students learn harmful effects of smoking  -  Mar 23, 2008
The Review,Photos of two throat cancer victims were passed around so the students could see the results of chew tobacco and throat cancer.

Oral Sex Linked To Cancer  -  Mar 12, 2008
ABC Action News,...that oropharyngeal cancer is relatively uncommon, and the overwhelming majority of people with oral HPV infection probably will not get throat cancer.

Oral Sex Linked To Cancer  -  Mar 12, 2008
ABC2 News,A sexually transmitted virus that causes some cervical cancers can also cause throat cancer in men and women, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins

FEMA trailers deemed unsafe donated to county  -  Mar 23, 2008
Standard Speaker,Exposure increases the risk of nose and throat cancer, and has been linked with leukemia. Through the years, a multitude of federal agencies have developed

CANCER care - keep it here!  -  Mar 22, 2008
Ipswich Evening Star,...â€œMy father died of throat cancer and was having to get taxis to and from the hospital at the end. â€œThe care at Ipswich Hospital was terrific.

JACKSON HAILS 'SPECIAL' STRIKE  -  Mar 3, 2008
Sportinglife.com,..."I spoke to Peter Jackson before the game, I didn't know about his throat cancer until two weeks ago and I wish him well."

Bob Weir & RatDog | Keeping the Dead Spirit Alive  -  Mar 20, 2008
Play by Play,You've been battling throat cancer for the past year, and I read that you've recently been pronounced cancer free - Congratulations!

Healthy Ingold focused on championship  -  Mar 23, 2008
Citizens Voice,A little over a year ago, Ingold, 44, announced he had been diagnosed with throat cancer after years of chewing tobacco. On March 7 he had surgery and less

Families Touched By Cancer Rally At Relay  -  Mar 14, 2008
Tampa Tribune,She also has a grandmother, Grace Hughes, a grandfather and an uncle, Joe Hughes, who succumbed to throat cancer, as well as a grandfather, Charles Shinn,

Lost wager turns KU fan into Goldilocks  -  Mar 21, 2008
Lawrence Journal World,Family from southeast Missouri arrived in Lawrence Thursday night to support John Ross, who is beginning chemotherapy treatment for stage-four throat cancer

Anger over cancer services move  -  Mar 13, 2008
BBC News,Richard Williams, who lives in Cornwall, is recovering after successful surgery for suspected throat cancer. He said visits from friends and family were

80-year-old turns 20 today  -  Feb 28, 2008
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune,He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and has weathered more than 30 radiation treatments for throat cancer. In addition, he relies on a pacemaker.

Today's Lesson: Oral Sex Can Lead to Oral Cancer  -  Mar 7, 2008
American Council on Science and Health,Although there have been no studies yet investigating whether the vaccine can also protect against throat cancer, there are clearly potential benefits from

Hair-raising night at the Hi-B  -  Mar 20, 2008
Nenagh Guardian,Launched at the Hi-B last week, the upcoming charity event is being organised by local man Mackey Keogh, who was recently diagnosed with throat cancer but

Former wife of deceased nuclear worker seeks benefits  -  Mar 11, 2008
Tampa Bay Newspapers,...your husbandâ€™s throat cancer, cancer of the maxillary sinus and skin cancer were related to his employment at a DOE (Department of Energy) facility.

New Rules For Beating Cancer  -  Mar 7, 2008
Sky News,Having it with more than six partners in your lifeime means the risk of developing throat cancer is almost nine times higher than in those who do not have

Armfield salutes Kirkham cup heroes  -  Mar 24, 2008
Blackpool Gazette,Continuing his recovery from throat cancer, the BBC radio soccer pundit said: "It's not normal that I get a free Easter weekend. "I was pleased to come here

Tethered Endoscope  -  Mar 19, 2008
KALB-TV Newschannel 5,Thatâ€™s why researchers in Seattle are hoping new technology in the form of a tethered endoscope will make screening for throat cancer cheaper and faster,

Best wishes for Jacko  -  Mar 7, 2008
Huddersfield Examiner,I WOULD like to wish Peter Jackson a speedy recovery from his throat cancer. Ten years ago my wife was diagnosed with a form of cancer in her neck,

The power in their voice boxes  -  Mar 12, 2008
Business Day,Throat cancer has the same symptoms as unspecified hoarseness and feeling of thickness in the throat, usually not associated with pain,

Cancer patient seeks help  -  Mar 17, 2008
New Vision,By Chris Kiwawul Emmanuel Abigaba, 26, (right) is seeking sh5m to complete treatment for throat cancer. Currently admitted to Mulago Hospital,

'Our little store is very unique'  -  Mar 22, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,Escobedo battled throat cancer last year, so the fiesta wasn't held, but she says her health has improved. Escobedo and Trejo don't tell their ages,

Cancer survivor seeks repeat win in world's longest sled dog races  -  Feb 28, 2008
International Herald Tribune,AP Last year, the throat cancer survivor became the first musher to win two grueling races back-to-back: the 1000-mile Yukon Quest International Sled Dog

Bollywood stars pitch in for football match  -  Mar 5, 2008
Economic Times,Common forms of cancer afflicting people are lung cancer, throat cancer and blood cancer, while breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women.

5K for Relay  -  Mar 17, 2008
Demopolis Times,...â€œMy grandfather died of lung and throat cancer,â€? she said of Howard Tucker, who lost his battle with cancer in 1998. â€œI helped with Relay for Life when I

NCPA stages Turandot  -  Mar 21, 2008
Xinhua,Unfortunately, Puccini died of throat cancer in 1924 in Brussels before he finished the work. His colleague, Franco Alfano, completed it by using Puccini's

Cat's sore throat could be chronic problem  -  Feb 25, 2008
OCRegister,You probably would have remembered if the doctor had said that your cat has a form of throat cancer. I suspect that the biopsy may have revealed a syndrome

Last Days of the Dapper Don  -  Feb 26, 2008
ABC NewsThe photograph, taken by the Bureau of Prisons just eight months before Gotti succumbed to throat cancer, shows a gaunt, nearly bald Gotti in a gray T-shirt

Jackson treatment to begin soon  -  Feb 25, 2008
BBC Sport,Earlier this month the Imps boss confirmed he was to undergo treatment for throat cancer. Former Huddersfield boss Jackson told BBC Radio Lincolnshire:

Preity, Salman mingle with Mumbais cancer-afflicted kids  -  Mar 11, 2008
Thaindian.com,Common forms of cancer lung cancer, throat cancer and blood cancer. While breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women.

HEARTACHE AS CATHY DIES ON DREAM HOLIDAY  -  Mar 3, 2008
Paisley Daily Express,A BELOVED gran â€“ who beat throat cancer â€“ has tragically died during her first visit to her daughter Marionâ€™s home in New Zealand. Cathy Cooper, 58, got the

We hear:  -  Mar 10, 2008
Boston Herald,And two years ago, bassist Tom Hamilton was diagnosed with throat cancer. Hope the band has a good medical plan! And that John Elkay, the owner of Chinese

Lena Martell Feared Breathing Tube Would End Singing Career  -  Mar 12, 2008
Glasgow Daily Record,...suffered from serious health problems for a number of years. She was diagnosed with throat cancer in the 1970s then developed breast cancer in the 1990s.

14-03-2008: HLB targeting RM250m bancassurance premiums  -  Mar 14, 2008
The Edge Daily,...types of cancer among women are breast cancer, cervical cancer and colon cancer, whereas men are prone to colon cancer, lung cancer and throat cancer.

Boxing club celebrates new facilties  -  Mar 20, 2008
this is hampshire.net,Potter is currently seriously ill with throat cancer. Gill said: "When we told him, he couldn't talk because of the cancer, and he just stood there and

Legg armed for Llanelli onslaught  -  Mar 13, 2008
uefa.com,Legg was diagnosed with a rare form of throat cancer in 2005 and it forced him to give the game up for a time. "I still get some side-effects such as

Mackey wins Iditarod again  -  Mar 12, 2008
Los Angeles Times,The outcome was determined when Mackey, who survived throat cancer after an operation to remove his salivary glands, announced checkmate with a stunt pulled

Dig deep for charity  -  Mar 13, 2008
Gainsborough Standard,And following the sad news that Lincoln City manger Peter Jackson has been diagnosed with throat cancer, a sponsored firewalk is to take place at the Sincil

The Alleged Cancer Diagnosis of Patrick Swayze and My Own Experience  -  Mar 5, 2008
Associated Content,When I found out my father had throat cancer due to years of smoking, I wasn't sure how bad it was. He never wanted to talk about his actual diagnosis or

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