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2.
- Creator:
- Modén, Kari, artist
- Published / Created:
- [2010]
- Call Number:
- Poster651
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title, date, and publisher from verso item., Text on verso: I made this for all the women whose lives have been saved by breast cancer screenings ; Inspiration: The American Cancer Society has fought to provide millions of cervical and breast cancer screenings to women who couldn't afford them ; Buy artist wrapping paper and prints at morebirthdays.com ; American Cancer Society -- The Official Sponsor of Birthdays; Copyright 2010 Kari Moden used with permission; Copyright 2010 American Cancer Society, Inc., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Publisher:
- © 2010, American Cancer Society, Inc
- Subject (Topic):
- Breast, Cancer, Self-examination, Medical, Prevention, and Women
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Silhouettes of hope [graphic].
3.
- Creator:
- Lam, Qua, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1834-1855]
- Call Number:
- LQ Portrait 031
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Seated man with large tumor of upper arm
- Alternative Title:
- Case No. 2152 and Po Ashing
- Description:
- Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Fourth Report, Chinese Repository, vol. 5, 1836-1837, p. 329-331: No 2152: Amputation of the Shoulder-Joint. Absorption of the os humeri and enlargement of the arm. Po Ashing, aged 23, entered the hospital on the 3rd of November. Six years since, he fell from a house and broke the humerus of the left arm, half way from the elbow to the shoulder, the lower portion passing upwards and backwards. Union so far took place as to render the arm serviceable, till six months since, in a crowd, at a “sing song” it was again broken. From that time, according to the statement, the arm gradually became larger, till it had attained its present enormous size. Beside of being painful, the weight of it drew him quite one side; at several places it seemed ready to burst; the skin was bright and glistering, and the veins passing over it were numerous and much enlarged. There was no doubt of it containing fluid, and though no pulsation could be felt, apprehensions were entertained that the tumor might be of an aneurismal nature. November 14th, assisted by Messrs. Cox, Cullen, Jardine and Bonsall, I punctured the arm, supposing that it might possibly contain pus, and that the necessity of amputation might be avoided; yet prepared if disappointed in this, to remove the arm. On opening the abscess, a dark greenish fluid escaped, with considerable force but soon became darker and more bloody. Sixteen ounces were first discharged, but the character of the fluid was not decisive. In the hope that the fluid was from some small vein, divided by the incision, and that there was deep-seated pus, the lancet was reentered nearly its whole length, but the same discharge continued with a similar proportion of venous blood: thirty-two ounces in all were discharged, and the aperture closed. All were agreed that the only chance of life was in the removal of the arm; but the exhaustion of the patient and the absence of his father induced us to postpone the operation until the next day, unless subsequent symptoms forbade. At 3 o’clock PM it appeared that the tumor, which had been diminished by opening it, had attained more than its former size, and supposing that the vein, which had been opened was emptying itself into the tumor, and that there could be no safe delay, the operation would have been performed immediately but for the absence of the patient’s friends. The next morning (Nov. 15th) the circumference was still but thirty inches, the integument having reached its maximum of distension, it appeared that the fluid was insinuating itself beneath the integument about the shoulder joint, increasing the difficulty and hazard of the amputation. It proved, however, to be mere tumefaction. The father and friends of the patient had come, and given the agreement liable to fatal terminations; and the patient had recovered very much from his previous exhaustion., At 11 A.M. the gentlemen present the preceding day were ready and everything was prepared for the amputation. The patient was seated supported around the waist by a sheet; the tourniquet was applied, also the subclavian artery secured by an assistant; a single flap was formed as recommended by Liston, the extent of the disease not admitting the use of the catlin as practiced by Cooper. With a large scalpel two incisions were made, commencing on either side of the acromion process and meeting of the origin of the deltoid muscle, which was immediately dissected up: the capsular ligament divided, the head of the humerus turned out of the socket, and another stroke of the knife upwards, dissevered the arm from the body. The time did not exceed a minute, from the application of the scalpel till the arm was laid upon the floor; the patient was then upon a bed, and the pressure upon the artery removed. An excellent flap was formed, and dressings were applied as usual. Afterwards the patient threw up the brandy and water and pother medicines. The best representation of the arm after the amputation, so far as shape is concerned, is that of a large ham of bacon. It weighed about 16 catties, equal to 21 pounds. Opening the arm at the place where it was punctured the preceding day, a dark coffee-colored fluid gushed put. (...) Opening other cavities, there was a similar discharge and a quantity of matter resembling putrid crassamentum, of a light purplish color, or like the disorganized lungs of persons who have died of pulmonary consumption. (...)The bone was entirely absorbed, except an inch of each extremity. (...) At the head of the humerus it appeared, till we discovered the absorption of the whole bone, as if nature had formed a new joint. (...) The muscles were much diseased (...) From the elbow downward, the muscles were perfect. The forearm was oedematous, and considerable adipose substance, was found under the integument. All who were present pronounced the case the most remarkable they had ever seen. The patient is the first Chinese, so far as I know, who has ever voluntarily submitted to the amputation of a limb. At 5 o’clock the patient, having awoke from sleep, asked what he might eat. Congee was given. The expression of his countenance was good; he spoke with a natural voice, complained of cold, though his body was of good temperature, the skin feeling natural, with a gentle perspiration upon the forehead. (...) He occasionally started in his sleep, and when awake spoke of his arm as it were still on. (...) On the 21st, the dressings were changed again, and the remaining sutures slipped, and the wound had the most healthy appearance. Patient walks his room, his general health is good, and his strength is fast restoring. His gratitude and that of his father seem deep and sincere., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Subject (Name):
- Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
- Subject (Topic):
- Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Cancer, Arm, Amputation, and Sick persons
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Portrait No. 31 [art original].
4.
- Creator:
- Lam, Qua, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1834-1855]
- Call Number:
- LQ Portrait 032
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- After view of Portrait No. 31, with amputated arm
- Alternative Title:
- Case No. 2152 and Po Ashing
- Description:
- Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Case Study from Peter Parker's Journal, Nov. 1836. "At 11 a.m. the patient was seated in a chair supported around the waist by a sheet. The time did not exceed a minute from the application of the scalpel till the arm was laid on the floor. The best representation of the arm after amputation, so far as its shape is concerned, is that of a large ham of bacon. It weighed 16 catties, equal to 21 1/8 pounds. All who were present pronounced the case the most remarkable they had ever seen. The patient is the first Chinese, so far as I know, who ever voluntarily submitted to the amputation of a limb. The patient made a good recovery.", and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Subject (Name):
- Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
- Subject (Topic):
- Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Cancer, Arm, Amputation, and Sick persons
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Portrait No. 32 [art original].
5.
- Creator:
- Lam, Qua, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1834-1855]
- Call Number:
- LQ Portrait 033
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Man in profile. Ulcerating tumor of the right cheek and right salivary gland
- Alternative Title:
- Case No. 1675 and Leang Ashing
- Description:
- Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Fourth Report, Chinese Repository, vol. 5, 1836-1837, p 325-327: No 1675 Sarcomatous tumor. Leang Ashing, aged 27, an artificial flower maker, came to the hospital August 5th, had an enormous tumor on the right side of his face extending from near a line with the zigomatic process superiorly (...) It was 18 1/2 inches in circumference. It had been growing for more than ten years, by the application of cautery (the moxa is commonly used) it had been converted into a loathsome ulcer at its apex. Though deep-seated it appeared practicable to remove it. The patient’s constitution had not then suffered much, and there seemed no objections to delaying the operation till cool weather should return. At the expiration of more than two months the man came back and to my great surprise the healthy countenance had given place to the sallow and cadaverous of one fast verging to the grave. The tumor had become exceedingly fetid, and so decayed internally so as to admit a probe in three or four inches in different directions. After the system had been braced up for a short time by a course of tonic treatment, the patient was apprized of his situation, the certainty of a speedy death if left alone, the possible unfortunate termination of extirpated, and the encouraging prospect that that he might live for years if he submitted to the operation. (...) Himself and a brother gave a writing, certifying that they requested the removal of the tumor, and if successful should rejoice but if otherwise it was tcen che ming, “the will of heaven”, or fate, no blame should be incurred upon the operator. On the 8th of November the tumor was extirpated. (...) During the incisions through the integuments and the dissecting out of the tumor he did not move a muscle, change a feature of his countenance, or draw one long breath, so that apprehensions were even entertained that he was insensible; but if spoken to he answered deliberately and correctly. Subsequently he informed me that he was sensible of all that was done, but putting his arms across each other, he said “I determined not to move.”, In passing the sutures near the ear he started involuntarily a few times. On raising him up to change his bloody clothes, he began to faint and was threatened with spasms, but soon recovered as he was laid down (...) Patient complained of a swelling on the side of the neck, and I found that some blood had settled beneath the plastisma myoides and on pressure that there was emphysema. Applied a spirit lotion over the part. Patient comfortable (...) Its lips had united in several places by the first intention. (...) Now 7th found considerable fetor like that of the tumor, and a thin unhealthy discharge. The coagulated blood thrown off was very black. (...) more vitality in the parts, free discharge of pus of a more healthy character (!), less fetor. (...) On the tenth from the operation, the discharge had ceased and the whole was healed. There is partial paralysis of the buccinators muscle, and of the under eyelid and the lips are drawn a little askew. General health is much improved. He seems properly to appreciate the favor he received, and is very ready to tell to others what has been done for him., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Subject (Name):
- Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
- Subject (Topic):
- Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Cancer, Face, Surgery, and Sick persons
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Portrait No. 33 [art original].
6.
- Creator:
- Lam, Qua, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1834-1855]
- Call Number:
- LQ Portrait 034
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Man with growth on the right side of his chin. Similar to Portrait No. 9.
- Description:
- Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Subject (Name):
- Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
- Subject (Topic):
- Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Cancer, and Sick persons
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Portrait No. 34 [art original].
7.
- Creator:
- Lam, Qua, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1834-1855]
- Call Number:
- LQ Portrait 042
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Man seated. Large growth on the left side of his back
- Alternative Title:
- Case No. 3438
- Description:
- Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Subject (Name):
- Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
- Subject (Topic):
- Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Tumors, Cancer, and Sick persons
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Portrait No. 42 [art original].
8.
- Creator:
- Lam, Qua, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1834-1855]
- Call Number:
- LQ Portrait 068
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Man with a tumor of the lower back
- Alternative Title:
- Case No. 30563 and Lí Akí
- Description:
- Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Fifteenth Report of the Ophthalmic Hospital for the years 1847-1848, Chinese Repository, 1850, p. 270: No. 30563, Feb 19th 1849, Malignant fungoid tumor. Lí AkÍ, aged 54, of the district of Shunteh, had a tumor situated in the lumbar region and adhering to the spinuous processes. It was of thirteen years growth and fourteen inches in circumference. Though ulcerated and of fungoid appearance, it was not suspected of a malignant nature. The original tumor was removed; a second operation was performed, removing every trace of the disease, when in parts contiguous and before apparently healthy, it soon returned with increased malignity.”, and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Subject (Name):
- Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
- Subject (Topic):
- Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Lumbosacral region, Tumors, Cancer, and Sick persons
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Portrait No. 68 [art original].
9.
- Creator:
- Lam, Qua, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1834-1855]
- Call Number:
- LQ Portrait 071
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Man with a massive tumor of the left chest wall
- Alternative Title:
- Case No. 5111 and Woo Kinshing
- Description:
- Title supplied by curator., Date supplied by curator., Eighth Report, Chinese Repository, vol. 7, 1838-1839, p. 99-102: No. 5119, April 11th, 1838. Large tumor. Woo Kinshing, aged 49, a fisherman from Shihszetow, near the Bogue, ten years since had a small tumor, just below the clavicle on the left side. It had now attained a great magnitude resembling in figure a tenor viol. Superiorly it extended over the shoulder to the spine of the scapula and from the acromion process to the trachea, and from the axilla to the sternum, and as low as the breast, carrying that gland down before it. The circumference at the base was three feet three inches! (...) It was very vascular, especially the upper portion of it, which was in an inflamed and an ulcerated state, and the principal vein that returned the blood of the tumor -- near the clavicle -- when distended with blood from a pressure upon it, was apparently half an inch diameter. There was a deep longitudinal fissure, and ulcers at several points, from which there was a constant discharge, of blood, lymph and pus. The weight of it had become extremely burdensome, and several times a day the patient experienced severe paroxysms of pain, causing him to groan aloud, at which times he had laid the tumor upon the floor, and reclined himself upon it. In this position he spent the principal part of his time day and night. His countenance and furrowed brow expressed unequivocally the calamity he suffered. His friends were much delighted on being told that it probably could be removed with safety but the old man (49?!), had been too long accustomed to expressions of suffering to yield to those of joy, and in his feeble condition was less sanguine probably in the feasibility to separating him from his old companion. He desired to return to his family for a few days previous to residing in the hospital (...). On the 23rd of April he returned. Having undergone half a month’s preparatory treatment, on the 2nd of May, assisted as usual in cases of magnitude, by Messrs Cox and Jardine, and several other friends, the operation was performed. (...) He soon revived and the tumor was immediately after laid upon the floor (...) The tumor consisted of an almost cartilaginous mass, and at points it was firmly united by a tendinous band, nearly ossified in some places, and was of a very white color. And it was estimated by the best judges that the loss of blood was about two pounds. On the 19th of June the old gentleman was discharged in perfect health, forming a great contrast with his former emaciated appearance., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Subject (Name):
- Parker, Peter, 1804-1888. and Canton Hospital (Guangzhou, China)
- Subject (Topic):
- Medicine, Chinese, Missions, Medical, Cancer, Chest, Tumors, and Sick persons
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Portrait No. 71 [art original].
10.
- Creator:
- Fellnagel, Dorothy Darling, 1913-2006, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1941]
- Call Number:
- Poster0318
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from item., Date from copy in Wellcome Collection., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Publisher:
- United States Public Health Service
- Subject (Topic):
- Cancer, Prevention, Diagnosis, Early detection, and Symptoms
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Cancer danger signals [graphic]
11.
- Creator:
- Fellnagel, Dorothy Darling, 1913-2006, artist
- Published / Created:
- 1940s.]
- Call Number:
- Poster0317 33234
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from item., Date from copy in Wellcome Collection., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Publisher:
- United States Public Health Service
- Subject (Topic):
- Cancer, Treatment, Radium, Therapeutic use, Physicians, Sick persons, and Medical equipment & supplies
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Only x-ray radium surgery ever cured cancer [graphic]
12.
- Published / Created:
- [1981]
- Call Number:
- Poster0598
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title, date, and publisher from item., In margin lower right: 81-50M-No. 2112-LE., Text below title: You need good wind and health to run with the best. Smoking cigarettes is a drag. The real "smokers" don't., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Publisher:
- © 1981, American Cancer Society
- Subject (Topic):
- Antismoking movement, Smoking, Lungs, Cancer, Prevention, and Runners (Sports)
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Life... The one race you lose by finishing first. Don't smoke. [graphic]
13.
- Published / Created:
- [1981]
- Call Number:
- Poster0597
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title, date, and publisher from item., In margin lower left: © 1981 by The American Cancer Society, Inc. 81-50M-No. 2120-LE., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Publisher:
- © 1981, American Cancer Society
- Subject (Topic):
- Antismoking movement, Smoking, Women, Tobacco use, Cancer, Prevention, Cancer in women, Role models, and Daughters
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Like mother, like daughter. Why don't you quit before she starts? [graphic]
14.
- Published / Created:
- [1981]
- Call Number:
- Poster0595
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title, date, and publisher from item., In margin lower left: © 1981, American Cancer Society. 81-50M-No. 2109-LE., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
- Publisher:
- © 1981, American Cancer Society
- Subject (Topic):
- Antismoking movement, Smoking, Lungs, Cancer, Prevention, Cancer in women, and Women
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Lung cancer will soon be the #1 cancer killer of American women [graphic].
