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but they are only theories and do not explain all the facts.
Cancer, except in one instance, in its early stages does not
give rise to pain and this is what makes it so dangerous.
It gives rise to other signs, however, and it is important that
the attention of the general public should be drawn to these
signs, not in any alarmist fashion but as part of their general
education. Swelling in the breast of a woman over 40 years,
irregular bleeding at the change of life, bleeding from the
bowels after 45 years, sores or swellings inside the mouth
or on the tongue over 45 years, are all signs pointing to the
necessity for a medical examination.
The following Table shews the seat of primary disease in
all deaths from Cancer (excluding other specified malignant
tumours).