Cancer among veterans: early diagnosis

Cancer among veterans: early diagnosis

Contributor(s):
Prince, L. H.
Cutler, Max, 1899-
United States. Department of the Interior. Division of Motion Pictures.
United States. Veterans Administration. Exhibits Committee.
United States. Veterans Administration. Office of the Administrator of Veterans Affairs.
Publication:
[Washington, DC] : The Administrator, [1946]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Hospitals, Veterans
Neoplasms -- diagnosis
Neoplasms -- etiology
United States
Veterans Administration Hospital (Hines, Ill.)
Genre(s):
Instructional Film and Video
Abstract:
This film shows and discusses probable causes of cancer of the mouth, lip, throat, neck, eye, nose, and skin in both early and advanced, severe stages. In addition, it shows different types of moles and their risks, micrographs of different cell-types of cancers, patients receiving radiation treatment, and patients outside in a flower garden. The film discusses the need for early diagnosis and treatment, probable causes of all cancers, the need for research, and the modern facilities available at the Veterans Hospital in Hines, Illinois. Film shows exterior of Veterans Hospital, Hines, Illinois.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
023 min.
Color:
Color
Credits:
Photomicrography by L.H. Prince ; photography by Walter K. Scott.
Provenance:
Received: (date unknown) as a donation from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
8801082A (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
31642425
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/8801082A