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National Geographic : 1947 Jun
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The conquest of CANCER is progressing Lot z 'wAsCOeaL.2 ci* A4and Og C4 U PitC, a:d"b) 6Li kaitd Leer, L"anet o6 eu one, Pe twdrcO e d,io two~ed i tit eanC n~eoTa dtuean rae. tntp,3u au, uwn~ulanc ,o4 ecuP P~ww, 0 What are the "Danger Signals" that may mean Cancer? 1. Any unusual lump or thickening, especially in the breast. 2 . Any unexplained bleeding. 3 . A sore that does not heal, particularly about the mouth, tongue, or lips. 4 . Any changes in the color or size of a mole or wart. 5 . Loss of appetite or continued unexplained indigestion. 6 . Any persist ent changes in elimination. What should you do when warnings appear? Get medical advice at once! The "danger signals" show that something is wrong, but they are not sure signs of cancer. At one leading clinic nearly 9 out of every 10 women who came for ex- amination recognized did not have because they the warnings the disease! Why are annual physical checkups important? Cancer often starts without any warning signals that the patient can detect. Only examination by a skilled physician may discover these "silent" cancers in their early stages. That is why annual medical exam inations are so important, especially for older people. There is progress in Today, more and more people are living to older ages when cancer is most prevalent. Cancer still ranks second among the causes of death, but medical science is continually increasing its knowledge of the disease. While specialists say that the best means known for treating cancer is complete removal by surgery, or complete destruction by X-rays or radium rays, experiments with other methods are constantly going forward. Atomic research has provided valuable new materials for labora tory study of cancer cells. Clinical research and intensive studies in chemistry, biology, and cancer research, too! physics also give real hope for the future. To learn more about this disease, send for Metropolitan's free booklet, 67-N, "There Is Something YOU Can Do About Cancer." COPYRIGHT 1947-METROPOLITANLIFEINSURANCE COMPANY Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (A MUTUAL COMPANY) ) Frederick II. Ecker, CHAIRMAN OF TIIE BOARD Leroy A. Lincoln, PRESIDENT 1 i\ILDIsov AVE., NEW YORK 10, N. Y. TO VETERANS-IF YOU HAVE NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE-KEEP ITI I -L AUVA vk&,60 s o& tliau
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