Excerpt from The Interest of the Community in Cancer: Read Before the New York Academy of Medicine, in Association With the American Society for the Control of Cancer, May 18, 1916
Read before the'new York Academy of Medicine, in association with the American Society for the Control of Cancer, May 18, 1916.among women, after the age of 50. Yet, in spite of the wealth of clinical material and the concentration of effort, it has withstood every attempt of the physician and scientist to unravel its secret. The world is still baffled as to the cause of cancer. Only a beginning has been made in its study; the heart of the problem is still sealed to us. The scientific spirit of present - day medi cine demands an explanation, and the community as a whole supports this demand insistently and whole heartedly.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the societal impact of cancer, contrasting it with tuberculosis to highlight its emotional toll. It examines the prevalence of cancer throughout history, discussing the lack of a definitive cause despite extensive research. The author presents statistical data on cancer rates, noting the significant prevalence among women and the possible increase in recent decades. The book delves into the impact of early diagnosis and treatment on cancer mortality, emphasizing the potential for extending patients' lives. It also discusses efforts to investigate the underlying causes of cancer, including a special study by life insurance companies to gather data on cancer history. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the complex and devastating nature of cancer, shedding light on the importance of continued research and preventive measures to mitigate its impact on individuals and society as a whole. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780243025039_0
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