The Spontaneous Regression Of Cancer

Abstract

The author begins his investigation of spontaneous regression of cancer with the story of St. Peregrinus (See page 46.), and then presents brief synopses of cases that he has personally observed as well as those reported by others. He presents the case of Sister Gertrude who, it is reported, was cured of pancreatic cancer after the sisters of her order interceded with Mother Seton, deceased founder of the order. In a series of novenas, the sisters asked Mother Seton to spare the life of Sister Gertrude and she began to improve in health. She lived 7 1/2 years and died of a pulmonary embolism. At autopsy, no evidence of pancreatic cancer was found. The author reviews Drs. Everson and Cole’s, Spontaneous Regression of Cancer. Possible factors that may influence spontaneous regression are discussed. Some of the tantalizing reports regarding the successful use of immunology in cancer are also presented.