. Radium . od results. It is also found that Carcinoma ofthe Tongue, taken as a whole, is not very favorable in its reaction toRadium Treatment. So far it has not been satisfactorily demonstratedthat the histological nature of the tumour ziith a fezc exceptions hasmuch bearing on the immediate results of Radium Treatment. (2) Size. Extremely large growths tend to slough and ulceratewhen treated, and the tendency to resolution is small. (3) Tumors which retain some mobility, have a good blood sup-ply, and are surrounded by healthy tissues, generally respond best toRadium Treatment. (4) Growths


. Radium . od results. It is also found that Carcinoma ofthe Tongue, taken as a whole, is not very favorable in its reaction toRadium Treatment. So far it has not been satisfactorily demonstratedthat the histological nature of the tumour ziith a fezc exceptions hasmuch bearing on the immediate results of Radium Treatment. (2) Size. Extremely large growths tend to slough and ulceratewhen treated, and the tendency to resolution is small. (3) Tumors which retain some mobility, have a good blood sup-ply, and are surrounded by healthy tissues, generally respond best toRadium Treatment. (4) Growths involving bone cannot as a rule be satisfactorilytreated. (5) The i^resence of widespread secondary deposits of coursemake the outlook much worse for any patient. Cases which give ultimately the best results are in order of prefer-ence. (1) Carcinoma of the Skin. (2) Carcinoma of the Cen-ix and Body of the Uterus. These casesare always treated by burying five to seven platinum tubes, the walls RJU>IUM 37n0304radium13came. 6


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