The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-02-19

is contained within a small glass tube
sealed at both ends. the diameter OF
which is about the same as steel
knitting needle. This glass tube is en-
closed within a silver capsule. which
in turn is contained within one OF
bronze The emanafions OF radium
may also be collected by an apparatus
which creates a vacuum over a solu-
ton OF any OF the radium salts This
emanaiion in turn can actually be
sealed in capillary glass tubes and
placed on the area to be treated or
IN the tumor tissue itself
Approximately 100000 people die
Of cancer annually in the United States.
One in every eight women over forty
years OF age. and one in every
twelve men over forty years OF age.
die OF cancer
When radium first came into use.
experiments began. many scientists
believed that here had arrived a real
cure for cancer. But great deal more
was hoped for than has been realized |
At the present time the limitations
OF radium are fairly well known and \
it is recognized tr.at only in limited I
class OF cases should it be used TO the I
exclusion of good surgery. In prac-
iically al cancers OF the skin it is pre-
ierable to surgery. in that there is no
from its use. very slight
pain and no soaring save when the
growth itself has destroyed a consid-
srable skin surface
Most cancers OF the lips. particular
y the early cases. which are repre-
'ented by small indolent sores. cracks
,r assures. which persist for some
weeks and may heal only to break
'pen again are favorable for treat-
nent with radium. At this early stage
igorous and effective treatment can be
dvised without waiting until the can
er becomes obvious and possibly
opeless. !:
Radium can be used within the !;
ody cavities such as the nose and ;,
an be applied to the gums. the tongue :
nd cheek where surgical procedures :;
re mutilating or difficult In surgi- +,
al operations for cancer. radium may 7
e placed in the wound and left for >.
'me hours. where there is doubt as =.
the complete removal OF the growth. :
r when the nature OF the growth is :,
ispicious. though not clearly malig- :;
int
Radium is extremely effective in GER
in tumors. which are not cancerous.
II may be dangerously affecting the :,
tients's health. Among this class =
e iibroids OF the uterus When the /.
morrahage has been excessive and -,
e patient is in poor condition. radi- 3,
a offers a highly successful means
treatment with far less danger than
entailed by operation ~
Radium is further used for occa- ,r
nal cases in which cancer has adj -.
need to such a stage that it is no
lger durable by operation. Radium -:
these cases holds out a hope OF
e. faint it is true. but much can
EN- be promised in diminution OF -
n and bleeding. -
Il cannot be emphasized too strong :.
that all treatments with radium =.
uld be administered only by physi- -. -
Is who are thoroughly experienced ''
It's use. The mere possession OF VIZ,
nbe of radium does not in itself
ow the owner with magical skill
intelligence. Radium is a danger
agent which must be handled with clp,
greatest care if extremely painful dar
even fatal results to be avoided. he
ed in needles and be inserted with gre