Kampen mod kræften (1947) - full transcript
THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
The National Society
for the Fight against Cancer
For whom tolls the bell?
For someone who waited too long.
But you had better hear
how it happened.
DIED TODAY, 32 YEARS OLD.
There is a lump in one breast.
A hard lump, isn't it?
What do you think, Professor?
I hope that it is benign.
But you can never tell
until it's been analysed.
So what now, Professor?
The best thing would be
to have you admitted to the hospital
straightaway, to have it removed.
But what if it's just benign,
like you say?
Then there's no risk
of it becoming malignant.
So you're not really sure
whether it is malignant or not?
No, first I must do some tests.
Surely you don't want me to stay
at the hospital just like that?
- Yes, I do.
- Now?
- Immediately?
- Yes.
If you are admitted straightaway,
I can almost promise
that you can be completely cured,
even if it turns out to be cancer.
The sooner you get treatment,
the better your chances are.
I don't understand, Professor.
ls it that urgent?
I'm not in pain.
Be glad of that.
Once you are in pain,
the chances are not good.
As long as the cancer is limited
to the mammary glands,
it is not so serious.
But if it spreads, it can soon
become serious, or even hopeless.
Therefore you should
be admitted immediately.
Right now is not possible.
- Why not?
- It's my husband's birthday next week.
The following week he is on holiday,
and we're going on a oar journey.
I understand that
you would like to go on that trip.
But it would be much better
to have it taken care of immediately.
Maybe, but I can't do that.
We have both been looking forward
to that trip so much.
And maybe this is nothing.
Maybe it will just disappear.
Well, I think
you're making a big mistake.
Maybe. Don't be angry with me,
but I'll take the chance.
You shouldn't. It will be
your own responsibility.
And remember that each week
that passes can become fatal.
- I will, Professor. Goodbye.
- Goodbye.
- I'll come back as soon as I can.
- Don't wait too long.
She did wait too long.
Why wouldn't she listen?
Isn't it incredible
that people can be so careless?
- They think it will be all right.
- Exactly.
If only people would understand
that it's a matter of life and death.
Please sit down.
Oh, yes, the sore on the lip.
- How long have you had it?
- About a month.
And it won't heal?
No. I thought I'd better
let you look at it.
You were wise to do that.
Let me have a look.
There is no doubt-
this is a cancerous sore.
But it's not very big.
Therefore we can soon cure it.
Follow the doctor, we'll treat you
straightaway and you'll get better.
There was someone who did not wait
until it was too late.
Wouldn't you like to see
some photographs of lip cancer?
You are new on this ward.
RADIUM THERAPY
There.
Now don't move until I come back.
This is a new case of lip cancer.
When the cancer
is no bigger than this,
you have a 100% chance of curing it.
This is before treatment
and after treatment.
But here you see
a more severe case.
You can expect to cure around 65%
of cases like this.
But here you have a case of
very severe and advanced lip cancer.
In such cases,
maybe just 5 or 10% are cured.
And the others?
Well, they die.
RADIUM THERAPY
- There. That was it.
- Was that all?
That wasn't so bad, was it?
- No. But am I cured now?
- You should be.
But you mustn't forget
to come for a check-up.
- Certainly not. When do I come back?
- In three months.
- Goodbye.
- Don't forget.
VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST COME
FOR REGULAR CHECK-UPS.
How do you do, Mrs Holm.
Please sit down.
I have just received the result
of the microscopic analysis.
What does it say?
It says that there is a small ulcer
on the uterus that must be treated.
You mustn't be too frightened.
It also says that
it's a rather benign case.
Oh, how terrible.
You mustn't expect the worst.
It isn't all that bad,
because you've had the sense
to get here in time.
What can be done about it?
We'll keep you here
at the hospital,
and then we'll do
what is necessary.
Yes, please.
Will you take care of Mrs Holm?
- Will she be cured?
- I believe so.
She came during the first stage,
if you know what that means.
- It was never explained properly.
- Then I'll explain it.
Come along.
Please sit down.
This is the first stage
that we talked about.
The uterine cancer is limited
to the neck of the uterus.
Of this type, about 60% are cured.
That's the first stage.
At the second stage, the uterine
cancer has spread to the vagina.
That's already more serious,
and only about 40% are cured.
At the third stage, the cancer
has broken through to the pelvic wall.
Of this type, around 20% are cured.
Finally, at the fourth stage,
the cancer has spread
to organs around the uterus,
the bladder and the intestine,
for example.
That type is so hopeless
that hardly anyone is cured.
You can see how serious
these last stages are.
So we must never tire
of repeating again and again
that people must see a doctor
as soon as they notice anything
that might be a sign of cancer.
Now you know so much more.
Mrs Eriksen is leaving.
Mrs Eriksen? That's right,
she's being discharged today.
Those are all people
who did not wait too long.
DON'T WAIT TOO LONG!
IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT
WHATSOEVER, SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
REMEMBER THAT HE IS THE ONE
WHO MUST REFER YOU
TO THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
DENMARK HAS THREE LARGE
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENTS
- ONE IN COPENHAGEN -
- ONE IN ODENSE -
- AND ONE IN AARHUS -
THE END
The National Society
for the Fight against Cancer
For whom tolls the bell?
For someone who waited too long.
But you had better hear
how it happened.
DIED TODAY, 32 YEARS OLD.
There is a lump in one breast.
A hard lump, isn't it?
What do you think, Professor?
I hope that it is benign.
But you can never tell
until it's been analysed.
So what now, Professor?
The best thing would be
to have you admitted to the hospital
straightaway, to have it removed.
But what if it's just benign,
like you say?
Then there's no risk
of it becoming malignant.
So you're not really sure
whether it is malignant or not?
No, first I must do some tests.
Surely you don't want me to stay
at the hospital just like that?
- Yes, I do.
- Now?
- Immediately?
- Yes.
If you are admitted straightaway,
I can almost promise
that you can be completely cured,
even if it turns out to be cancer.
The sooner you get treatment,
the better your chances are.
I don't understand, Professor.
ls it that urgent?
I'm not in pain.
Be glad of that.
Once you are in pain,
the chances are not good.
As long as the cancer is limited
to the mammary glands,
it is not so serious.
But if it spreads, it can soon
become serious, or even hopeless.
Therefore you should
be admitted immediately.
Right now is not possible.
- Why not?
- It's my husband's birthday next week.
The following week he is on holiday,
and we're going on a oar journey.
I understand that
you would like to go on that trip.
But it would be much better
to have it taken care of immediately.
Maybe, but I can't do that.
We have both been looking forward
to that trip so much.
And maybe this is nothing.
Maybe it will just disappear.
Well, I think
you're making a big mistake.
Maybe. Don't be angry with me,
but I'll take the chance.
You shouldn't. It will be
your own responsibility.
And remember that each week
that passes can become fatal.
- I will, Professor. Goodbye.
- Goodbye.
- I'll come back as soon as I can.
- Don't wait too long.
She did wait too long.
Why wouldn't she listen?
Isn't it incredible
that people can be so careless?
- They think it will be all right.
- Exactly.
If only people would understand
that it's a matter of life and death.
Please sit down.
Oh, yes, the sore on the lip.
- How long have you had it?
- About a month.
And it won't heal?
No. I thought I'd better
let you look at it.
You were wise to do that.
Let me have a look.
There is no doubt-
this is a cancerous sore.
But it's not very big.
Therefore we can soon cure it.
Follow the doctor, we'll treat you
straightaway and you'll get better.
There was someone who did not wait
until it was too late.
Wouldn't you like to see
some photographs of lip cancer?
You are new on this ward.
RADIUM THERAPY
There.
Now don't move until I come back.
This is a new case of lip cancer.
When the cancer
is no bigger than this,
you have a 100% chance of curing it.
This is before treatment
and after treatment.
But here you see
a more severe case.
You can expect to cure around 65%
of cases like this.
But here you have a case of
very severe and advanced lip cancer.
In such cases,
maybe just 5 or 10% are cured.
And the others?
Well, they die.
RADIUM THERAPY
- There. That was it.
- Was that all?
That wasn't so bad, was it?
- No. But am I cured now?
- You should be.
But you mustn't forget
to come for a check-up.
- Certainly not. When do I come back?
- In three months.
- Goodbye.
- Don't forget.
VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST COME
FOR REGULAR CHECK-UPS.
How do you do, Mrs Holm.
Please sit down.
I have just received the result
of the microscopic analysis.
What does it say?
It says that there is a small ulcer
on the uterus that must be treated.
You mustn't be too frightened.
It also says that
it's a rather benign case.
Oh, how terrible.
You mustn't expect the worst.
It isn't all that bad,
because you've had the sense
to get here in time.
What can be done about it?
We'll keep you here
at the hospital,
and then we'll do
what is necessary.
Yes, please.
Will you take care of Mrs Holm?
- Will she be cured?
- I believe so.
She came during the first stage,
if you know what that means.
- It was never explained properly.
- Then I'll explain it.
Come along.
Please sit down.
This is the first stage
that we talked about.
The uterine cancer is limited
to the neck of the uterus.
Of this type, about 60% are cured.
That's the first stage.
At the second stage, the uterine
cancer has spread to the vagina.
That's already more serious,
and only about 40% are cured.
At the third stage, the cancer
has broken through to the pelvic wall.
Of this type, around 20% are cured.
Finally, at the fourth stage,
the cancer has spread
to organs around the uterus,
the bladder and the intestine,
for example.
That type is so hopeless
that hardly anyone is cured.
You can see how serious
these last stages are.
So we must never tire
of repeating again and again
that people must see a doctor
as soon as they notice anything
that might be a sign of cancer.
Now you know so much more.
Mrs Eriksen is leaving.
Mrs Eriksen? That's right,
she's being discharged today.
Those are all people
who did not wait too long.
DON'T WAIT TOO LONG!
IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT
WHATSOEVER, SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
REMEMBER THAT HE IS THE ONE
WHO MUST REFER YOU
TO THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
DENMARK HAS THREE LARGE
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENTS
- ONE IN COPENHAGEN -
- ONE IN ODENSE -
- AND ONE IN AARHUS -
THE END