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It will be noted that the number of deaths from cancer again shows a slight increase,
and the increase is common to the whole country. During the past 20 years, the mortality in
England and Wales due to cancer has increased by 20 per cent., and this increase is the more
noteworthy when the fact is recorded that, during this same period of 20 years, the general
death-rate has decreased by 32 per cent.
The cause, or causes, of the disease in its various forms still remain unknown. In
certain parts of the body, long continued irritation appears to provoke the disease. For
instance, a rough tooth or pipe stem if causing a sore place may ultimately lead to cancer of the
tongue or lip. In the same way, long continued irritation by clothing, or by pressure on the
breast, etc., may induce the disease in that part.
In the early stages there is no pain, hence the trouble often makes considerable
progress before advice is obtained. Early diagnosis and early operation afford the best, and, at
present, the only chance of cure; therefore it is essential that any persistent sore place, or any
unusual "lump" or tumour, should be submitted to medical examination without the least
delay.
DISINFECTING AND CLEANSING STATION.
Disinfection.