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Smoking Raises Risk of Leukemia in Women, Researchers Say

Female smokers have a higher risk of developing leukemia and Hodgkin’s lymphoma, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer.
Bloomberg News
added Aug 10, 2012 19:59
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Tobacco cessation must be included as part of standard clinical care for cancer patients

While tobacco use can significantly hamper cancer treatment, few cancer researchers are incorporating tobacco assessment into their clinical studies. That's the conclusion
News-Medical.net
added Jun 18, 2012 09:01
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[Australia] Doctors frustrated by lack of ban

Victorian doctors are frustrated that the state government has failed to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas. ... Professor David Ball says he is becoming burnt out from telling patients they have an avoidable cancer. Every day Prof Ball tells a patien
Sky News (au)
added May 10, 2013 10:08
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Sarah Palin’s tobacco dip shows anti-bullying advocate Dan Savage the ‘upsides of oral cancer’

Woke up to Sarah Palin's voice. She's taken up chewing tobacco now cuz LIBRULS or Bloomberg or something. Now seeing upside of oral cancers. — Dan Savage (@fakedansavage) May 04, 2013 Shut up, you crybaby conservatives — Dan Savage is the nation’s pr
Twitchy
added May 5, 2013 22:11
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[South Africa] The World Tobacco's Shifting Burden: From the Rich to the Poor

Doctors and researchers meeting in São Paulo, Brazil, last week issued a dire warning. Latin America, they said, is at risk of being overwhelmed by a burgeoning cancer epidemic. One cause of concern is the prevalence of smoking in the region. “Unless th
The World
added Apr 30, 2013 16:10
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[Ireland] Dentists want key role in tobacco strategy

The HSE is being urged to give dentists a key role in the development of its tobacco control strategy. According to the Irish Dental Association (IDA), while many people are aware of the dangers of smoking-related diseases such as lung cancer, they are
IrishHealth.com (ie)
added Apr 19, 2013 19:07
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[Texas] Cancer-Fighting Charity Hired Tobacco Lobbyist

Jay Maguire, who represents three off-brand cigarette companies, was hired in January to represent the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Foundation, and his contract remained in force at its successor charity, the Texas Cancer Coalition,
The Texas Tribune
added Apr 17, 2013 14:43
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[Ireland] Smoking linked with cervical pre-cancer

Catherine Reilly spoke with TCD’s Dr Cara Martin about new joint research from teams at Trinity College Dublin and the Coombe, which has shown that women who smoke are at greater risk of HPV infection.
Irish Medical Times (ie)
added Mar 27, 2013 10:02
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Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's polarizing leader, dies at 58

he had been treated for complications arising from his long struggle with cancer. ... his aides did reveal that he smoked cigarettes in private
New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) (in)
added Mar 6, 2013 01:51
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[UK] Hospital sparks outrage with plan for smoking shelter outside cancer ward

The University Hospital of North Staffordshire, City General site in Stoke-on-Trent, where a smoking shelter is being built outside a cancer ward But the final shelter is to be installed outside the hospital’s cancer ward – a move which has infuriated vi
Small World News Service (SWNS) (uk)
added Jan 16, 2013 07:31
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