Cancer: Its Cause and Treatment, Volume 2 (of 2)

This volume presents a measured, early‑twentieth‑century view of cancer that goes beyond the prevailing emphasis on surgery. Drawing on years of clinical practice at a New York skin and cancer hospital, the author surveys mortality statistics, contemporary research, and thousands of patient records to argue that the disease’s origins lie in systemic factors such as diet, hygiene, and hormonal balance. The tone is that of a physician‑educator, seeking to persuade colleagues that prevention and early, non‑surgical measures deserve equal attention.

The book unfolds as a series of lectures given to practicing doctors, each packed with case illustrations, comparative data, and practical advice on lifestyle modification. Readers will encounter discussions of skin disorders, the role of arsenic, and the interplay between menstrual function and disease, all framed within a broader call for public education about right living. Though written over a century ago, the work offers a fascinating snapshot of the medical debates that shaped modern oncology.