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[USA] Menthol Cigarettes, Race/Ethnicity and Biomarkers of Tobacco Use in US Adults: The 1999- 2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

current menthol cigarette use was associated with increased concentration of blood cadmium, an established carcinogen and highly toxic metal, but not with other biomarkers. Impact: These findings provide information regarding possible differences in expos
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
added Jan 7, 2013 14:31
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Throat Cancer Link to Oral Sex Gains Notice

Historically, patients who developed the disease were in their 70s and were heavy smokers and drinkers. Now, about 70 percent of all throat cancers are caused by HPV, up from roughly 15 percent three decades ago.
New York Times
added Jun 3, 2013 23:36
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Michael Douglas Blames His Throat Cancer on Oral Sex

Experts say the claim is probably correct, because tumors caused by HPV virus much more responsive to treatment
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Jun 5, 2013 07:31
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[UK] Michael Douglas, cancer and the growing popularity of oral sex

While head and neck cancers have been declining since the 1970s along with smoking rates, scientists have noticed an increase in a particular type of oral cancer. Known as “oral squamous cell carcinoma”, it is linked to the same strains of HPV known to ca
The Guardian (uk)
added Jun 3, 2013 12:19
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Michael Douglas: Oral sex gave me cancer

"Without wanting to get too specific, this particular cancer is caused by HPV, which actually comes about from cunnilingus," he told the British newspaper in an interview published yesterday.
New York Post
added Jun 3, 2013 12:06
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Michael Douglas on Liberace, Cannes, cancer and cunnilingus

The throat cancer, I assume, was first seeded during those wild middle years, when he drank like a fish and smoked like the devil. … does he feel he overloaded his system? … "No. ... this particular cancer is caused by HPV
The Guardian (uk)
added Jun 3, 2013 12:23
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Michael Douglas: oral sex caused my cancer

Asked whether he now regretted his years of smoking and drinking, usually thought to be the cause of the disease, Douglas replied: "No. Because without wanting to get too specific, this particular cancer is caused by HPV [human papillomavirus], which actu
The Guardian (uk)
added Jun 3, 2013 12:17
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[UK] Michael Douglas says cunnilingus gives you cancer – but is he right?

the evidence suggests he wasn't quite right to do so. Most people rid themselves of HPV within a few years of catching it – but smoking disrupts this process, meaning the virus remains for far longer in smokers than non-smokers, increasing their risk of H
The Guardian (uk)
added Jun 3, 2013 12:13
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[Europe, Ireland] Reilly speaks of brother and father at cancer conference

Dr Reilly received two standing ovations at the European Week against Cancer conference hosted by the Irish Cancer Society where he reiterated his determination to take on the tobacco industry.
Irish Times (ie)
added May 30, 2013 18:56
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[Asia, India] Chewing tobacco riskier than smoking: Study

data compiled by the experts suggest that more than half of the city's tobacco-induced cancer patients are gutkha consumers, rather than smokers. Perhaps even more alarmingly, the average age of patients suffering from head-and-neck cancer - generally tri
Times of India
added May 30, 2013 17:18
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