Report of the Royal Commission on the Use of Radium and X-Rays in the Treatment of the Sick, Etc, 1932 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore a landmark 1932 report on how radium and X-rays were used to fight cancer in Ontario and beyond.
Learn how early medical teams assessed treatment options and safety.
This edition summarizes investigations across Canada, the United States, Britain, and Europe. It focuses on cancer control, treatment facilities, and education. It compares Ontario's results with international practices. It discusses the need for larger, better radio-therapy facilities.
- The book covers equipment, patient records, and social services for cancer care.
- It outlines treatment approaches, including surgery and radiotherapy, and the role of radium and X-rays.
- It notes early research directions in cancer metabolism and biochemistry, plus notes on serum uses.
- Appendices present mortality statistics and data on cancer distribution.
Ideal for readers of medical history and policy on cancer care.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the use of X-rays and radium in treating cancer, providing an extensive overview of cancer treatment methods and organization for cancer control in the first half of the 20th century. The author provides a detailed account of the various methods used in the treatment of cancer, tracing the progress made in the field. The author also discusses the importance of education for both the public and medical professionals, emphasizing the need for accurate information and updated knowledge in the fight against cancer. It reveals that while surgical treatment of cancer was well-developed, the use of X-rays and radium was still in its early stages, and its potential was only just beginning to be realized. This book offers a fascinating and detailed account of the history of cancer treatment, providing valuable insights into the progress made in the field. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330543771_0
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