FOURTH EDITION

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 395, 2 July 1928, Page 13

FOURTH EDITION

fIGHT AGAINST CANCER

EXPERTS to meet big LONDON CONFERENCE I’nitei BA. —By Telegraph — Copyright) (United Service) Reed. 9.5 a.m. LONDON, Sunday. Twenty-five countries, including Austfjlia, New Zealand, Canada, South and India, will be represented in the international cancer conference, which, under the chairmanship of Sir John Bland-Sutton, opens at London ari July 16. under the auspices of the British Empire Cancer Campaign. All aspects of the problem of cancer fi H be discussed. America is sending 25 delegates, including the professors of all the prinjipul universities; Germany, 14; fiance, 11.

CANCER TREATMENT MR. FIELD’S THEORIES Before delivering his lecture upon jitronomy last evening: at the Tbeosoplucal Society, Mr. F. R. Field reported that gratifying results conrinued to 'attend his treatment of cancer cases. He spoke of the need for an institution which would afford better condi - lions than those obtained in the average home. In addition to treating rases on his own account without any charge, he was now assisting in the treatment of patients for five doctors ihose fees were well suited to the patient’s means. Cancer of the stomach and liver were of course common; and he found it a remarkable thing that those with the stomach iffected had a craving for tripe, while those suffering from cancer of the liver had a desire for lamb’s fry. This was in accordance with Nature’s constant aim to repair loss; and it indicated what an important part the kitchen ought to play in any hospital.