Treatment of cancer of the liver by radiation

Treatment of cancer of the liver by radiation

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Gankin, M., photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Radiotherapy
Equipment and Supplies
USSR
World Health Organization.
Abstract:
Two technicians prepare a patient for radiation treatment. Verso:Early detection of cancer saves lives: World Health Day 7 April 1970. World Health Day marks the anniversary of the coming into force of the constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) on 7 April 1948. In recent years, great strides have strides have been mase in combating cancerous diseases. With every day that passses advances are made in diagnosis and treatment. Modern surgery, drugs and x-rays and other radiations, used singly or in combination, have transformed the treatment of this group of diseases. In some cases, complete cure of cancer is now possible and almost all cancers can be controlled. Successful treatment of cancer often depends on early detection, detection before the disease has spread. Our photo: Treatment of cancer of the liver by radiation (USSR).
Copyright:
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Copyright Information:
World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436885 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013780
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436885