Early detection of cancer saves lives
- Collection:
- Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
- Contributor(s):
- Boucas, Philip, photographer
- Language(s):
- English French
- Format:
- Still image
- Subject(s):
- Education, Medical World Health Organization.
- Abstract:
- Specialized training in identification of cancer cells: interior view; three women, one of which is seated at a microscope, participate in training program. Verso: Early detection of cancer saves lives - World Health Day 7 April 1970. Four Sauver Des Vies, Despister Le Cancer A Temps- Journee mondiale de la Sante, 7 avril 1970. Although Norway is engaged in a nation-wide effort against cancer, the statistics show that the disease is not a more serious problem in this country than elsewhere. The diffrence is that the Norwegians have reacted to the situation, and the Norwegian Cancer Society is leading the movement and providing funds. This non-profit institution in supported by all the public and academic bodies of the country- the medical faculties of Oslo and Bergen, the Medical Association, the Health Service, the Red Cross etc. Over a twenty-year period, more than ten million dollars have been collected for a total population of only 3.8 million. Among the Society's achivements may be mentioned the enlargement of the Radium Hospital, researches on cancer, a breast cancer case- finding programs covering 130,000 women, the setting up of the cancer registry, the provision of social assistance for patients, and health education of the public. Our Photo: Dr. Keri Hueg, Head of the cytology Dept at the Oslo Radium Hospital with M.N. Rajalakahal from the Cancer Institute in Kadran who is attending a six-month training.
- Copyright:
- This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use.
- Copyright Holder:
- World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
- Extent:
- 1 photoprint.
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101436845 (See catalog record)
- NLM Image ID:
- A013760
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436845