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Spontaneous Regression Of Cancer

Roxburgh, D. 1935Bladder cancer

British Medical Journal 1: Jan 5 1935; 39

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Abstract

A case of carcinoma of the tongue is reported which spontaneously disappeared. No treatment other than mouthwash was given.

Case Details

Personal Characteristics

Mrs. T., between 60 and 70 years of age

Clinical Characteristics

Large ulcer on the tongue opposite a jagged tooth; the glands in the neck on both sides were much enlarged

Remission Characteristics

In a short time the ulcer healed, the glands of the neck disappeared

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Clinical Treatment

He extracted the tooth

Non-Clinical Treatment

Mouthwash, a weak solution of permanganate of potash

Additional Notes

She died seven years later of acute pneumonia