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30.
Cancer.
A vast amount of work was done in 1929 by the
research workers on the causation and nature of cancer
under the Medical Research Council, the Imperial Cancer
Research Fund, the British Empire Cancer Campaign
and other bodies. The reports which have been published
by these associations are of great importance and interest.
Radium and X-ray treatment are being employed more
extensively, and with greater benefit in the treatment ot
cancer of certain organs of the body. The majority of
cases of this disease must, however, still be treated by
surgical measures.
Deaths from Cancer in Fuliiam in 1929.
Carcinoma 217
Sarcoma 7
Not otherwise defined 11
235
Deaths from Cancer of Various Organs.
Cancer of Stomach 21 (10 males, 11 females)
„ Uterus 18
„ Breast 18
„ Intestines —
„ Rectum 21 (10 males, 11 females)
Other organs 157 (93 males, 64 females)