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New Zealand Listener, Volume 12, Issue 298, 9 March 1945, Page 24

ISSUED BY THE DEPT: OF HEALTH CANCER Facts Of Vital Importance WHAT IS CANCER? Cancer is an abnormal growth of our body cells: One or more cells multiply rapidly, skip their cell boundary, and spread into near-by, tissues. The cause of this change from normal to abnormal growth is still not fully understood: Cancer is not contagious: how IS IT TREATED? The only known methods of treating cancer effectively are X-rays, Radium and Surgery: These may be used separately; or in combination. They give successful results, in modern use, in cases that would have seemed hopeless years ago. They cure a considerable percentage of cancers that can be got at-~if they are used early enough. Cancer cannot be cured by medicines, serums, or diets. EARLY TREATMENT IS ESSENTIAL: Pain is usually absent except in well advanced or late cancer: Report to your doctor or to a cancer clinic if you notice any of these danger signals: Any unusual lump or thickening; especially in the breast. Any irregular bleeding or discharge from any body opening: Any sore that does not heal _ particularly about the tongue, mouth or lips: Persistent indigestion; often accompanied by loss of weight: Sudden changes in the form, colour or rate of growth of a mole or wart: Any persistent change from the normal habit Or action of the bowels: WHERE ARE CANCER CLINICS HELD? At our main public hospitals: TIME DAY WELLINGTON 4 Pm. Every Tuesday AUCKLAND 8.30 a.m: Every Friday CHRISTCHURCH M a.m. Every Wednesday DUNEDIN 3 Pam: Every Wednesday Cancer Demands Early Treatment} 162 FOR A HEALTHIER NATION