The exogenesis of cancer / by Alexander Theodore Brand.

  • Brand, Alexander Theodore, 1852-1934.
Date:
[1903]
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Credit: The exogenesis of cancer / by Alexander Theodore Brand. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    In my address I have stated my reasons for considering the infective agent to be a microphyte rather than a microzoon, and also for believing that such microphyte belongs to a certain class. The great and desirable end to be achieved now, is the acceptance of the fact that cancer is, in truth, an infectious disease, so that prophylaxis at least may be carried out. The first and most important step to take is the adoption of com- pulsory notification of all cases of malignant disease, and their subsequent thorough investigation. This latter can be under- taken by the medical practitioner, while it may be safely left to the experimental pathologist to capture the elusive contagium vivum. Jolm Bale, Sons and Danielsson, Lid., Great Titchfield Street, London, W.