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Cancer rarely develops in young persons, but at middle life both
men and women should consult their doctor if any unusual or unnatural
conditions occur.
The early stage of Cancer is often not painful—do not wait until
pain occurs.
Among other conditions, prompt attention should be paid to the
following:—
1. Unusual swellings which develop slowly with little or no pain,
but which persist and increase in size.
2. Sores on the tongue or mouth which do not heal in a short
time and which may tend to bleed easily.
3. Unusual loss of blood from any part of the body.
4. Persistent indigestion, or chronic constipation, with loss of
weight and general weakness.
5. Moles, warts or other swellings on any part of the body,
which perhaps have existed for years but have commenced to
increase in size.
Any or all of these troubles may quite possibly be due to causes
other than Cancer. By seeking medical advice, however, on the one
hand fears may be set at rest and needless anxiety saved, or, on the
other hand, the condition, if cancerous, may be treated while there is
a reasonable chance of cure. It is not uncommon for persons who have
done so, and acted upon such advice, to live healthily for many years.
The origin of Cancer is not yet known; but it is generally held that
the following are among the contributory causes:—
Decayed or broken teeth, or badly fitting dental plates, which
irritate the cheek, gums, or tongue.
Smoking (clay pipes especially) if it produces irritation of the
mouth, lips, or tongue ; or
Any similar form of chronic irritation.
Destruction of Bedding, Clothing, etc., and
Disinfection of Rooms.
The Borough Council will undertake, upon request, to disinfect
rooms, bedding, clothing, etc., used by Cancer patients, and to destroy
all bedding, clothing, etc., which has been fouled by discharges.