The Control Of A Scourge: Or How Cancer Is Curable (1907)

By Charles P. Childe

Book Overview

The Control of a Scourge: Or How Cancer Is Curable is a book written by Charles Plumley Childe in 1907. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and treating cancer, a disease that was still poorly understood at the time. Childe explores the history of cancer and its causes, as well as the various treatments that were available in the early 20th century.The author argues that cancer is not an incurable disease, but rather a condition that can be controlled and ultimately cured. He presents evidence from his own research and from the work of other scientists and doctors to support this claim. Childe also provides practical advice for patients and their families on how to prevent and treat cancer, including dietary recommendations, lifestyle changes, and alternative therapies.The Control of a Scourge is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of cancer research, and a reminder of how far we have come in our understanding of this complex disease. Despite its age, the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the treatment of cancer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104486067
• ISBN13: 9781104486068
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"