CANCER RESEARCH.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20302, 30 July 1931, Page 9

CANCER RESEARCH.

A DEFINITE ADVANCE ADMITTED. (VNITfiD PRESS ASSOCIATION—BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT.) LONDON, July 28. The ifritish Empire Cancer Campaign authorities have been investigating a by Dr. Bendien, of Zeist, Holland, to have discovered a method of diagnosing cancer. As the result of tests made they discover that it appears to make a definite advance in cancer research. Under various conditions, 21 specimens were tested, five taken from cancerous patients, two from normal people, and 14 from patients with other diseases. Dr. Bendien correctly diagnosed five specimens known to be frpm cancerous patients, and the two taken from normal individuals. It addition he diagnosed one of the remainder as cancerous. Further investigation of this case in London proved the diagnosis correct. The campaign authorities cvnphasiso that soino time must elapse before the full value of tho methods can be obtained, and that this' blood test is for diagnosis., alone. EAGER APPLICANTS. (Received July 29t1i,'10.30 p.m.) LONDON, July 29. Dr. Bendien has informed the "Daily Express" that he is going to England at tho earliest opportunity to meet medical men interested in cancer research. He has been. inundated applications for treatment and by patients who want to go to Ziest (Holland) from all parts of tho world as a result of a blood test on behalf of the Empire Cancer Campaign. "It is impossible to . cope with thom and he is tired beyond belief. „ , •

Tile new test is making famous the Cancer Hospital at Fulhain Road, London, where a hundred doctors, nurses, and patient® are offering their It is noped that Dr. Bendien's method will provide a means for diagnosing a cancerous condition in its earliest stage.