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Felker died with his wife, writer Gail Sheehy, at his side at their New York City home after a battle with throat cancer, the magazine said. Those of us lucky enough to work in the house that he built are reminded every day of the depth of his genius, New York Editor-in-Chief Adam Moss said. (New Haven Register, CT)
Grey eminence Jun 26, 2008
After his death in 1916, of a throat cancer that silenced the quiet man completely, a friend recalled seeing his palette: "I shall never forget it. There lay four grey and white knobs of paint, meticulously separated from one another. The strange thing was that layer had been laid upon layer of paint, and down inside these layers the paint was strangely smoothed out, so that it looked as if four oyster shells lay on the palette. But with these colours he created the beautiful pictures that I... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Thames' condition upgraded Jun 25, 2008
Thames, who is in his third term as sheriff, has battled throat cancer in the past, and colleagues say they believed his collapse was due to throat swelling that inhibited the sheriff's breathing. He had been having trouble with his voice early last week, and a doctor had told him it was laryngitis, officials said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
* The plight of cancer villages is silenced amid Olympic fever Jun 24, 2008
Sitting in front of his traditional brick house a few yards away, 77-year-old Kong Qingyu, a farmer, spoke about his brothers recent death from throat cancer. Everything was OK until the factory came and then people started to die. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story Jun 22, 2008
Her aunt died of cancer and her dad is a throat cancer survivor. I have every reason to be here, said the mother of two, adding she wanted to be there to cheer for her dad when he joined survivors in their annual lap around the track. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Selling Gardasil at the Movies Jun 22, 2008
A study last year published in the New England Journal of Medicine has also found a link between the virus and throat cancer, prompting speculation that the vaccine might be useful in treating HPV spread by oral sex. More from. (Time.com)
Lawrence Co. sheriff in hospital Jun 21, 2008
" Willie Wallace said Thames has a history of throat cancer, but most recently it has been in remission. "He has had throat problems over the years, and radiation for throat cancer back several years ago, and that kind of messed his throat up," Willie Wallace said. "But I believe he just had a yearly checkup and he was cancer-free. " Sheriff's department officials said Thames will undergo testing and blood work over the next few days to ascertain exactly why his throat closed off. "He's doing... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Making dying days count Jun 16, 2008
VWH Campbell/Post-Gazette Eric Knapp was diagnosed with throat cancer in August 2005 and was told June 3 that he might only have weeks to live ... It's a great way to raise money -- as much as $30,000, Knapp hopes -- for the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside, where Knapp has been receiving treatments since he was diagnosed with throat cancer in August 2005. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
HPV Vaccine for Boys? It Just Might Happen Jun 14, 2008
The virus that causes cervical cancer also leads to throat cancer in males ... And infection with HPV via oral sex also has been proven to be the leading cause of throat cancer, striking 11,000 American men and women each year. (Health-Finder)
Rhapsody in Blue Jun 13, 2008
Diagnosed with throat cancer, an operation robbed him of his life-long talent. The saxophone and clarinet wound up in a pawn shop and he didn't even need the money. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Oral sex, throat cancer linked Jun 12, 2008
MELBOURNE: Growing prevalence of oral sex may be leading to an increased incidence of throat cancer, according to a new study ... With 6,000 cases per year and an annual increase of up to 10% in men younger than 60, some researchers believe that the HPV-linked throat cancers could overtake cervical cancer in the next decade ... The HPV infections likely took root decades ago as the Baby Boomers were reaching adulthood, and only now are spurring a rise in throat cancer cases. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Iditarod film awarded Emmy for second year Jun 10, 2008
"As Tough as They Come" follows the accomplishments of Lance Mackey including his battle with throat cancer and his attempt to win two 1,000-mile races back to back. Copies on the film can be purchased online at. (Anchorage Daily News)
Oral sex blamed for throat cancer rise Jun 10, 2008
with the link to throat cancer, experts say oral sex can no longer be considered safe sex ... For five gruelling months in 2006 and 2007, Carol Kanga suffered through treatment for a life-threatening case of throat cancer linked to an unlikely source: a sexually transmitted viral infection ... Kanga's treatment was successful, but the virus that struck her is causing increasing concern among some researchers who think it is causing a small-scale epidemic of throat cancer. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Oral sex blamed for rise in throat cancer Jun 9, 2008
CHICAGO - For five gruelling months in 2006 and 2007, Carol Kanga suffered through treatment for a life-threatening case of throat cancer linked to an unlikely source: a sexually transmitted viral infection ... Kanga's treatment was successful, but the virus that struck her is causing increasing concern among some researchers who think it is causing a small-scale epidemic of throat cancer ... With 6,000 cases per year and an annual increase of up to 10 per cent in men younger than 60, some... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Golf Notebook: Event will benefit local cancer center Jun 8, 2008
"It's a way of saying thank you to everybody while I'm able," said Knapp, who has throat cancer. "And we'll give all the money raised to the cancer center.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Disabled, but Able Jun 6, 2008
A study of 54,780 HIV-positive persons in the U.S. has found that while many are living longer thanks to antiretroviral drugs, they're at an increased risk for anal 0000292E cancer, Hodgkin's disease, liver cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer melanoma, throat cancer, and colorectal cancer. Teens Not Substituting Oral Sex for Intercourse. (Fox News)
Smoking banned on public property in West Pittston Jun 4, 2008
He wants to make sure that doesn t happen to any of his borough s children, he says. West Pittston Borough council on Tuesday unanimously passed an expansion on last September s smoking ban, now making it illegal for anyone to smoke on public property. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Hospice Owner Fights Rising Medicare Debts May 29, 2008
So when the federal government realizes its been paying for people like throat cancer patient Willie Ross for well over six months, Medicare demands its money back - plus 12 percent interest. Flemming's current bills show she owes more than $3 million. (CBS News)
BOB HERBERT: Don't write Kennedy off just yet May 28, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Around Town May 28 -- Yoga is coming back to Winslow House May 28, 2008 No 'bad hair days' for cancer survivor May 20, 2008 Relayers relish life May 18, 2008 Colin Farrell???!!! May 15, 2008 Teen Depression Worsened by Marijuana, Government Says May 11, 2008 Two glasses of wine a day risks mouth cancer May 11, 2008 Man Saves Own Life, Uses Steak Knife for At-Home Tracheotomy May 10, 2008 Women are ready to race for life May 10, 2008 Opting for 'slow medicine' in the twilight years May 6, 2008 For the elderly, being heard about life's end May 5, 2008 Children of country music writer drop wrongful death lawsuit May 3, 2008 Western excess isthe Earth killer May 2, 2008 Albert Hofmann, 102, the father of LSD May 2, 2008 TATU fights teenage smoking with 'Operation Storefront' May 2, 2008 Profile: Sami al-Hajj May 2, 2008 Youth walk to be held April 26 Apr 23, 2008 Flood overlooked for too long Apr 20, 2008 $600 Million Trust Fund Now Available for Smokers Apr 19, 2008 Full story..... Apr 17, 2008 Firefighters identify more cancer cases Apr 15, 2008 LOREN HAWLEY: 1942-2008 'King of Lineouts' played at Cal Apr 10, 2008 Mackey tough, Tiger tougher Apr 9, 2008 Reuters Health News Summary Apr 5, 2008 Refined carbs linked to throat cancer Apr 4, 2008 18 years ago due to cancer Apr 3, 2008 HEAVY METTLE: Ranking the 25 toughest athletes in sports Apr 2, 2008 Don't ridicule the cancer images: they do the job Mar 31, 2008 Burt's boot settles ding-dong battle Mar 29, 2008 Tobacco use seems to be down in baseball Mar 29, 2008 New Finale for Puccini's Turandot Mar 28, 2008 Taleb Outsells Greenspan as Black Swan Gives Wall Street Worst Turbulence Mar 28, 2008 FEMA trailers find home in NEPA Mar 24, 2008 An earlier Anchorage lives on in Club Paris Mar 24, 2008 Healthy Ingold focused on championship Mar 23, 2008 Larger than life Mar 21, 2008 5K for Relay Mar 18, 2008 Second tier of Iditarod leaders run race within a race Mar 15, 2008 Mackey wins second straight Iditarod, covering 1,100 miles in 9½ days with 11 dogs Mar 15, 2008 'Yeah, baby!' Mackey wins again! Mar 15, 2008 Lance Mackey wins second straight Iditarod Mar 15, 2008 Are smokers really that bad? Mar 10, 2008 Healey concert ticketholders encouraged to make donation Mar 7, 2008 26 Awesome Medical Breakthroughs Mar 7, 2008 Jeff Healey fans send ticket refunds to charity Mar 6, 2008 Running the Iditarod Mar 4, 2008 Gentlemen, start your huskies Mar 4, 2008 Helm rides high at the Orpheum Mar 3, 2008 Batting prince Norm O'Neill dead at 71 Mar 3, 2008 All in the musher family for the Mackeys Mar 3, 2008 Iditarod sled dog teams begin trek to Nome Mar 3, 2008 More of this story Mar 1, 2008 Cancer survivor seeks repeat win in Iditarod Feb 29, 2008 Bill Heinz; helped write "M*A*S*H" Feb 28, 2008 Obituary: Robin Moore Feb 27, 2008 Last Days: Dapper Don Not So Dapper Feb 27, 2008 Robin Moore, 82, author of 'French Connection,' 'Green Berets' Feb 24, 2008 G-string empire Feb 24, 2008 Mackey wins fourth straight Yukon Quest Feb 22, 2008 Mackey wins Quest by minutes Feb 21, 2008 Stars pay tribute to Ned Sherrin Feb 20, 2008 Getting high on lies and insults Feb 15, 2008 Constituents say Lantos leaves a better Coastside Feb 14, 2008 ...To the foam tomahawk man Feb 11, 2008 Vince Gill Wins Best Country Album Grammy Feb 11, 2008 The winners? Your guess is as good as ours ... Feb 11, 2008
She typically sees between five and eight people a day and usually has a caseload of 40-plus patients logged into her PDA. Colacitti was nominated by a patient who lost the ability to speak after facing throat cancer. MUSICIANS ATTEND PERFORMANCE. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Cancer risk soars in HIV-infected people: study May 21, 2008
6 times more common, the skin cancer melanoma and throat cancer both three times more common, and colorectal cancer 2. 4 times more common. (Scientific American)
On June 7, 2007, caregiver Lois Owen's husband, Daniel, was diagnosed with throat cancer after having a cyst removed from his neck. After a biopsy, a small tumor was taken off his right tonsil. (Dowagiac News, MI)
The children of Lompoc musician Jonathan Wild, who was diagnosed with throat cancer last year, also celebrated life by attending the Relay. Right now, his (Jonathan Wild) cancer is gone, said Wild's daughter, Shelby Brown, as part of the opening ceremony. (Lompoc Record, CA)
He battled back from throat cancer in 1998, but all that fast living now looks to have caught up with the 59-year-old. There was speculation that Farrell had shed weight because of the demands of the film he is currently shooting in the southern Spanish city of Alicante. (The Drudge Report)
Everyone knows that cigarette smoking greatly increases your chances of getting lung and throat cancer. My grandma has smoked almost two packs a day for 50 years and she doesn't have the smokers cough. (U.S. News & World Report)
Drinking eight units a day raised the risk of mouth or throat cancer by four to six times compared to a non-drinker. Professor Bishop said: We don t want a general scare, but the fact is that alcohol consumption on a regular basis, even at moderate levels, can increase the risk. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Wilder suffered from throat cancer and related breathing problems several years ago. About that time, he had an episode where he couldn't breathe because his air passages swelled shut. (Fox News -- Politics)
Runners include Sunderland mum Jeanette Clennell, 44, who was diagnosed with a rare form of throat cancer, leaving her liviADVERTISEMENTng on a diet of nutrition drinks and mashed banana. Jeanette, of Town End Farm, will be taking part with daughter Emma. (Sunderland Echo)
Charley Gieg, 86 at the time, was suffering from a heart condition, an intestinal disorder and the early stages of Alzheimer's disease when doctors suspected he also had throat cancer. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
Charley Gieg, 86 at the time, was suffering from a heart problem, an intestinal disorder and the early stages of Alzheimer's disease when doctors suspected he also had throat cancer. Today in Health & Science. (International Herald Tribune)
Perry died of throat cancer in 2005 at age 55. Bishop is co-pastor of Solid Rock Church, known for its 60-foot-tall statue of Jesus along Interstate 75 just north of Cincinnati. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Just as cigarette packs sold in Europe come with startling warnings of burnt lungs and throat cancer, products made by destroying natural forests must carry similar warnings in their packaging. Industrial lobbies will fight this move, especially in the case of hypocritical European countries, but labelling is the first step to reversing consumption trends. (Asia Times Online)
" Hofmann became an impassioned advocate for the environment and argued that LSD, besides being a valuable tool for psychiatry, could be used to awaken a deeper awareness of mankind's place in nature and help curb society's ultimately self-destructive degradation of the natural world. But he was also disturbed by the cavalier use of LSD as a drug for entertainment, arguing that it should be treated in the way that primitive societies treat psychoactive sacred plants, which are ingested with care... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
"My Grandma died of throat cancer," said Greg Opseth. "I've always been against smoking. I just want these kids to know that smoking kills. It doesn't kill you quickly, it kills you slowly." The T.A.T.U. group this year was lead by Jeremy Ward, Assistant Director of Health Services at BVU; Nona Sand, BV County Tobacco Prevention Coordinator helped with meetings and Tami Lauresen, Director of Health Services served as an advisor. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
His lawyer also said he was suffering from throat cancer. Twice a day he was force fed liquid through a tube inserted into one nostril. (Aljazeera.Net)
She passed away from throat cancer in October of 2007. More information on the walk is available at. (FOX 11, AZ)
Flood, who died in 1997 at age 59 from throat cancer, was one of the best center fielders of his era. After the 1969 season, he refused to accept a trade from St. Louis to Philadelphia. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Although he quit nearly 40 years ago, he has been suffering for more than a decade from throat cancer that has nearly robbed him of his voice and his life. He is seeking justice from the tobacco industry and hopes to receive his fair portion of the new $600 million Engle Trust Fund, which will open for registration on April 25, 2008. (BusinessWire)
His predecessor, Jim Marshall, had come down with terminal throat cancer. We were between business managers. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
In Toowoomba and the North Coast region, officers yesterday detailed a host of cancer-related illnesses and deaths including brain tumours, throat cancer and testicular cancer. Eight brain cancer, four prostate, three testicular, one bowel, one leukemia and 12 other various kinds of cancer cases have been reported to the union, taking the statewide total of known firefighter cancer cases including the five in Atherton to 34. (NEWS.com.au)
(04-09) 21:39 PDT -- Loren Hawley, one of the greatest rugby players in University of California history, died Saturday in Trowbridge (Sutter County) of throat cancer ... In his later years, despite being diagnosed with throat cancer that left him unable to speak, Mr. Hawley was a fixture at Cal rugby games. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The listing puts Mackey as No. 2, noting this as the stuff that makes him tough: Caginess and steadfast refusal to quit in the face of throat cancer (2001), hostile terrain and 40-below temperatures. As for Mackey s defining moment, the listing says this: Held off four-time winner Jeff King in the 2008 Iditarod by eschewing sleep and sneaking out of their lodging while his pursuer dozed to grab an insurmountable 54-minute lead in the final grueling climb on the coast of the Bering Sea. (Anchorage Daily News)
Increase in throat cancer parallels obesity rate. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) The rising incidence of throat cancer, also referred to as cancer of the esophagus or esophageal adenocarcinoma, may be related to Americans' increasing intake of total and refined carbohydrates and subsequent rise in obesity rates. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
NEW YORK - The rising incidence of throat cancer, also referred to as cancer of the esophagus or esophageal adenocarcinoma, may be related to Americans' increasing intake of total and refined carbohydrates and subsequent rise in obesity rates. "The similarity in these trends gives further evidence for the association of carbohydrate intake, obesity, and related measures with cancer," said Dr. Cheryl L. Thompson. (MSNBC -- Health)
Gary Higgins Former radio personality Bob Mehrman, who lost his job as radio announcer due to throat cancer caused by smoking, uses a special device that allows him to speak, but with a robotic voice. More related photos. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
What makes him tough: Caginess and steadfast refusal to quit in the face of throat cancer (2001), hostile terrain and 40-below temperatures. He did the impossible in sled dog racing -- win the 1,000- mile Yukon Quest and 1,100-mile Iditarod within a month - not once, but in two straight years, most recently this year on frostbitten feet that hadn't fully healed after the Quest. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Images of tongue, lip and throat cancer have proven to be very successful in a number of countries, including Canada and Australia, and are a crucial component in tobacco control. Any product that, if used as directed, will kill 50 percent of those using it should surely be brought convincingly to that user's attention in no uncertain manner. (Business Report, South Africa)
But the emotional undercurrent belonged to the presence of Nathan Hindmarsh, who played on despite the death of his father, Bill, on Wednesday morning to throat cancer. The thought of being there for Hindmarsh did not ensure a heaving Parramatta Stadium crowd. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
In 1998, after former Cleveland Indians player Brett Butler, a smokeless-tobacco user, got throat cancer, Major League Baseball barred teams from providing players with tobacco products, although players are still free to use their own. All tobacco use was banned in the minor leagues the same year. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Turandot was Giacomo Puccini's last piece of work, left unaccomplished when he died on November 29, 1924 after being unsuccessfully treated for throat cancer in Brussels, Belgium. Puccini's pen reached Act 2, before the opera's d;nouement. (Suite101.com)
He had throat cancer. The disease tends to strike smokers over 50. (Bloomberg)
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 conflicting threshold recommendations for formaldehyde exposure. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
But aside from a little paint and upgraded furniture, the place hasn't changed much since the Russians launched Sputnik and Bogart died of throat cancer. It's so dated, the cash register behind the bar only rings up to $49. (Anchorage Daily News)
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 than a week later he was back with the team, doing as much as he could considering the circumstances. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
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, Sinclair lights a cigarette. (Asia Times Online)
My grandfather died of lung and throat cancer, she said of Howard Tucker, who lost his battle with cancer in 1998. I helped with Relay for Life when I was in college, she said of the race's charity. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Mackey, a throat cancer survivor, won his fourth consecutive Quest last month and is aiming for another double win. I didn't enjoy running both races, Gatt said earlier at the Ruby checkpoint. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The 37-year-old throat cancer survivor and 11 dogs crossed the finish line under Nome's burled arch at 2:46 a.m. ADT Wednesday. He yelled Yeah, baby. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
"I just beat the best musher in the world," the 37-year-old throat cancer survivor said after he crossed the finish line under Nome's burled arch. Fans mobbed Mackey along the final 10 blocks, whooping and cheering and slapping his hand while chanting his name. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
"I just beat the best musher in the world," the 37-year-old throat cancer survivor from Fairbanks said after he crossed the finish line under Nome's burled arch early Wednesday morning. King, who last won in 2006, ran most of the race with a full team of 16 dogs that continued to look remarkably fresh and alert as the race progressed. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
My mother had a pre-mature death because of smoking, 'throat cancer', I watched as we tried to suck the blood from the bleeding cancer at the back of her throat. No success, she died. (The Age)
In a winter of snowfall records, Ottawans could see another mark set this weekend. Get the daily headlines emailed to you every morning with the Ottawa Citizen newsletter. (Ottawa Citizen)
Saliva test could detect mouth and throat cancer. Synthetic scorpion venom battles hard-to-treat brain cancer. (Newsmax)
School buses across Eastern Ontario stayed off the roads Wednesday, giving students. Get the daily headlines emailed to you every morning with the Ottawa Citizen newsletter. (Ottawa Citizen)
Mackey, a throat cancer survivor, hopes to repeat last year's historic run. The 37-year-old Fairbanks resident became the first musher ever to win two grueling races back-to-back: the Iditarod and the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Though all mushers got plenty of love, the biggest cheers of the afternoon were reserved for defending champion Lance Mackey a throat cancer survivor and Willow s DeeDee Jonrowe a breast cancer survivor who now races clad in a pink racing jacket to help raise breast cancer awareness. For more information on the K-9 Fairies or Relay for Life, visit. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Save for the fact that more than four decades of use have slightly worn away the sharp corners of a voice that will be forever linked to some of the most powerful anthems of all time (Helm sang two of them, "I Shall Be Released," and "The Weight," as elegiac encores), there was little indication that anything had slowed down the 67-year-old Helm - certainly not a battle with throat cancer and nearly 30 radiation treatments. His vocals, as craggy and hardscrabble as his Arkansas roots, sounded as... (Boston Globe)
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. March 3, 2008 - 7:41PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Last month the 37-year-old former fisherman and throat cancer survivor won his record fourth consecutive Yukon Quest. Mackey is seeking double titles again at the Iditarod, which began Saturday in Anchorage and should conclude in downtown Nome next week. (USA Today -- Sports)
As far at that goes, there is nobody putting pressure on me except for me, the 37-year-old throat cancer survivor said as well-wishers flocked around him on the frozen Willow Lake two hours before the clock started ticking in the run to Nome. Cim Smyth of Big Lake was the first musher out of the chute Sunday afternoon. (Missoulian, MT)
Jones battled throat cancer off and on for the past 14 years but kept busy with the organization, even while fighting grave illness, by sending out e-mails and briefly attending the Feb. 9 Valentine s Dance, where he was honored for 21 years of service. Jones grew up in Pennsylvania and Virginia and arrived in Newport with the Navy in 1960. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Last year, the throat cancer survivor became the first musher to win two grueling races back-to-back: the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race and the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Less than two weeks after his fourth consecutive Quest victory, Mackey is looking to defend his championship in the Iditarod with much of the same dog team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The slugger died from throat cancer two months later. Mr. Heinz also helped legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi write the book "Run to Daylight," which was made into a movie, and wrote about boxing, horse racing, and other sports after the Sun folded in 1950. (Boston Globe)
Moore, who has died of throat cancer aged 82, wrote the lyrics and saw his book adapted into a hit movie directed by and starring John Wayne. If that was a phenomenally successful debut, Moore surpassed it at least twice. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
The 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 staring grimly at the camera, looking much older than his 61 years. Related Stories. (ABC News)
Mr. Moore died of throat cancer Thursday in a Kentucky hospital. He was 82. (Boston Globe)
His gravelly voice is even gruffer since an operation three years ago for throat cancer. He's bald but sports a goatee and has lost 70 pounds from his former roly-poly self. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
From Eagle, 400 miles into the Yukon Quest, it was a two-man race between Mackey, a throat cancer survivor, and Anderson, an Iditarod veteran who said he was inspired, in part, to enter the Quest after Mackey won both last year. Previously, Hans Gatt had been the only three-time Yukon Quest winner, taking the 2002-04 titles. (Juneau Empire)
By Eagle it was a two-man race between Mackey, a 37-year-old throat cancer survivor who moved from Kasilof to Fairbanks last year, and Anderson, an 35-year-old Iditarod veteran making his first foray in what is billed as the world's toughest sled dog race. Anderson was inspired to enter in part because Mackey had proven that it was possible to excel in both races, becoming the first back-to-back champion. (Anchorage Daily News)
He died from throat cancer at the age of 76. No doubt he will have sought out the most comfortable seat next to the radiator as he did in church. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Indeed, if The Statesman had not apologised, retracted and continued with their 2006 story that Prof Mills was afflicted by a throat cancer, an extension of that would have been that cancer of the larynx is often caused by excessive alcohol or smoking. Naso laryngeal cancer also affects the nose like sinus. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
from complications of throat cancer. He was 80. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
His marriage over, Braddy is now a proud grandfather who has been battling throat cancer for the past two years. The ordeal has been a trying one both physically and mentally but he remains as upbeat as ever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Levon Helm, The Band's former drummer and vocalist who has rebounded following a battle with throat cancer, received the best traditional folk album award for his solo project, Dirt Farmer. Steve Earle's Washington Square Serenade was named best contemporary folk/Americana album. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
But Helm, 67, the former singer and drummer in The Band, made the comeback of a lifetime, overcoming throat cancer to make a stirring solo album, his first in 25 years. Will win: Helm. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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