Radium, Vol. 10 (Classic Reprint): A Monthly Journal Devoted to the Chemistry, Physics and Therapeutics of Radium and Radio-Active Substances; January, 1918 - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Radium therapy in cancer: practical case insights from early 20th-century research This volume presents detailed case histories and discussions on using radium to treat cancer, including bladder, prostate, lip and skin cancers, and skeletal metastases. It offers historical context for how radiotherapy was applied and how clinicians evaluated risks and outcomes.
The book surveys techniques, dosages, and applicator methods, with emphasis on careful patient selection and long-term follow-up. It combines clinical observations with experimental notes to illustrate how radium therapy was used alongside surgery and other treatments in its era.
- Case-by-case discussions that show how radium therapy was chosen when surgery posed high risk
- Descriptions of applicators, dosages, and treatment intervals used in early practice
- Observations on outcomes, side effects, and the importance of continued treatment
- Context on the physics behind radium therapy and its evolving role in cancer care
Ideal for readers of medical history and early radiotherapy, as well as professionals interested in the roots of cancer treatment ideas.
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