Identifier: n04radium14came (find matches)
Title: Radium
Year: 1913 (1910s)
Authors: Cameron, William Herron, 1874- ed Viol, Charles Herman, 1886- ed
Subjects: Radioactivity Radium Radium
Publisher: Pittsburgh (Radium Chemical Co., etc.)
Contributing Library: Gerstein - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto

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In all examinations of the mouth and throat, precancerous lesions, such as leukoplakia, should always be looked for and treated promptly. Many of the earlier epitheliomas, before they have invaded the deeper tissues, will respond to one application of radium. It is to be remembered that the persistent lesions in the mouth and throat are nearly always malignant or luetic. Superficial cautery seldom removes a malignant lesion and nearly always hastens metastases.
I am sorry to say that so many cases are referred after superficial cautery has been employed in which the growth has not only been aggravated but deep metastases have taken place. Many physicians, not realizing the malignancy of these lesions, will often try cauterization or some inert mouth-wash, allowing the disease to become far advanced before they refer their patients to a laryngologist or for radium treatment. There is no place where it is more important to have early and proper treatment than in the mouth and throat. The selection of the method depends not only on the location and extent of the lesion but also on the experience of the operator or the radiotherapeutist. Roentgenization of the lymphatic glands should always supplement radium therapy as described for cancer of the lip.
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Result of repeated cautery.
Advanced epithelioma result by inefficient x-ray treatment allowing the condition to become hopeless.

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