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its tendency to involve the lymphatic glands, to break through 

 the organ in which it is developed, and to involve neighboring- 

 textures. When it does not interfere with the vital functions, 

 it seems not to affect the constitution for a long period. 



The only treatment is early removal. I have removed them 

 with good success. Professor Bennet recommends a weak solu- 

 tion of acetic acid, to be injected into the tumor. 



SOFT CANCER. 



There are two forms of soft cancer — colloid and medullary. 

 The colloid is seen in different parts of the body. It consist of 

 fibers so arranged as to form alveolar, or spaces varying in size, 

 and containing am'ber colored liquid matter, but sometimes 

 opaque and of a greenish yellow hue. Medullary cancers are 

 developed in the form of circumscribed tumors or infiltrations. 

 It may j)resent itself as one tumor, but when cut into it will be 

 found to be made up of several smaller ones. To the toiich it 

 presents a peculiar soft, elastic feeling, as though it contained 

 pus. The veins over the tumor are congested. When the tumor 

 is cut into the lobes are seen to be composed of a peculiar soft 

 substance, which is easily broken and resembles matter. There 

 are masses of peculiar-looking substances found in it resembling 

 cysts. Medullary cancer may arise from an accidental injury, 

 such as a blow or wound. It may exist for a long time before it 

 attains any great size. 



