The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
THE MYsTERY OF CANCEL

THE MYSTERY OF CANCER
 More than forty years ago Q lab- oratory was established by one of the largest states as an institution for the study of cancer, in conjunc- ton with Q hospital where citizens of the state mighs receive treatment for cancer. Of course the states purpose in founding and conducting such well equipped and ably staffed institutions these forty years or more is to aid the fight against can- cer and if possible to help solve the mystery of the cause of cancer and so bring about discovery of @ cure or at least the most effective treat- ment.
 Shortly after the opening of the laboratory and hospital a young doctor. fresh from several years of study in famous European univer- sities. was taken under the wing of the distinguished teacher surgeon who had inspired the foundation of the institution and was chosen by the state as head man, and set to work carrying out studies projected by the chief. The protege, either from the spirit instilled in him in German universities or from an un- fortunate complex, displayed toward undergraduate students a certain snobbishness which made him ur- popular-unlike his eminent chief who always showed students every courtesy and friendly consideration. Yet in spite of the young doctors manner the students all respected his mind.
 Not long after his advent the brilliant young doctor electrified the, medical world with the al- nouncement that he had discovered the cause of cancer. He invited physicians to assemble in the amphi- theater of the medical school to listen to his recital of the story of the discovery and to see for them selves the organism, which he would demonstrate microscopically.
 Long before the time for the denl- onstration the amphitheater was crowded with doctors eager for the great news. It looked like a great moment in medical history. The young mans introductory remarks were delivered with plenty of at- mosphere, not to say wind.
 Finally the discoverer of the cause of cancer carefully set up hanging drop preparation, focused the oil- immersion lens on 1t, found some typical organisms and invited the physicians to line up and have 6 look, but kindly make it brief so that as many as possible might enjoy the same privilege this evening.
 Well, anyway, 1t was Q wonder full build.up. Not that the young scientist was insinceFe. No qnes. ton ct ell but that he honestly be. lieVed he had isolated the specific germ Of cancer,
 But. alas. no one else could see 1t. Not one of all the doctors present, many Of them specialists in histology, pathology, baeterlo- i0gy, could see the pniatlve cancer germ. The affair dissolved in the tender darkness of the night. Next day, and forever after, no one Te' called t. The young scientist rec sunled his laboratory work where he had left on, Cancer is as great . mystery today as t was flfty year ago,
 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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