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In the research laboratories of hospitals,<br />

clinics, and medical schools throughout<br />

our country, the lights burn late ... as<br />

scientists constantly strive to halt<br />

humanity's greatest enemy—CANCER.<br />

As the lights continue to burn, the hope<br />

for a cure grows brighter ... here's why:<br />

Cancer Research Is Paying Off<br />

Through research—which you have<br />

helped to support by donating to the<br />

American Cancer Society—medical<br />

science now has new weapons to combat<br />

this disease more effectively than ever:<br />

Drugs—there is evidence that a chemical<br />

treatment for cancer may be perfected.<br />

Certain drugs will prolong the lives of<br />

cancer victims . .. other promising compounds<br />

are being tested.<br />

Hormones—treatment with hormones,<br />

such as ACTH and Cortisone, has<br />

brought about dramatic, although temporary,<br />

effects in some types of cancer.<br />

Other hormones have helped control advanced<br />

cancer of certain organs.<br />

X.rαys—the development of more powerful<br />

machines promises to make this form<br />

of treatment more effective<br />

Isotopes—radioactive chemicals are becoming<br />

increasingly useful in treating<br />

certain rare forms of the disease.<br />

In addition, surgical technics have<br />

been improved so much that once hazardous<br />

operations can now be performed<br />

safely. And progress is being made in<br />

the development of tests to detect cancer<br />

in its earliest stages when the chances<br />

for cure are best. Research has made<br />

these life-saving advances possible. But,<br />

as long as cancer continues to kill some<br />

210,000 men, women, and children in our<br />

country each year, we must keep the<br />

lights burning in the laboratories! Much<br />

more research needs to be done before<br />

cancer can be dealt the final blow!<br />

Your life—the life of everyone you<br />

know—is at stake. Give generously to<br />

the 1951 Cancer Crusade.<br />

Help Science Help You... Give To Conquer Cancer<br />

..your gift will reach your<br />

American Cancer Society Division<br />

Name_<br />

CANCER,<br />

care of Your Local Post Office<br />

Here is my contribution of $_<br />

to fight Cancer.<br />

Address.<br />

City<br />

Stβt L.

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