Abstract
PROF. JOLY, in an address published in NATURE of June 10, has given some more facts in connection with the theory associating radio-activity with the cause of cancer; and his endeavour to extend the theory so as to connect some of the commodities which predispose the tissues to the disease will be read with interest by those engaged in cancer research. But there are other such commodities which Prof. Joly has not apparently taken into consideration, especially arsenic and manure; and he is not correct when the attributes “sweep's cancer” to mechanical irritation.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
ROSS, H. The Cancer Problem and Radio-Activity. Nature 95, 617–618 (1915). https://doi.org/10.1038/095617a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/095617a0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
