July '59

Patient suffering from a basal cell carcinoma over mid sternum.

A cutaneous cancer. Dr Konefal, Brusch Medical Center, excised the lesion.

The result, wound failed to heal. Line of incision remained open.

Wound was angry red colored and it was thought possible cancerous residue remained.

Nurse 's treatment administered and healing took place rapidly.

There remains in the area of operation an irregular red area with central papule, which it is believed will disappear as treatment continues