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The Spontaneous Regression Of Cancer

Decourcy, J. L. 1933Bladder cancer

Journal of Medicine (Clinical, Experimental and Theoretical) 14: May 1933; 141-146

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Abstract

The human organism possesses powers of defense that enable it to resist in greater or less degree the development of malignant tumors. These powers of defense are expressed under some conditions in the complete regression of microscopically demonstrable cancer. The existence of signs of regression in biopsy specimens is to be regarded as improving the prognosis in cases where complete surgical extirpation is impracticable.

Case Details

Clinical Characteristics

The existence of signs of regression in biopsy specimens

Remission Characteristics

Complete regression of microscopically demonstrable cancer

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

The human organism possesses powers of defense that enable it to resist in greater or less degree the development of malignant tumors

Clinical Treatment

Cases where complete surgical extirpation is impracticable