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Shows President Richard M Nixon signing the National Cancer Act on December 23, 1971.

[YOU, TIME, AND CANCER]. Byron, Inc. For the American Cancer Society, c1948. 17 min., sd., color…

Describes positive results achieved in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease by means of radiation therapy…

Portrays the services of the International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) beginning with surgery on a patient…

Summarizes the evidence of the 1964 Surgeon Generals' report on smoking and health. Features young people…

Illustrates the importance of seeking competent medical advice when cancer is suspected. Uses animation to humorously…

Describes the research, educational and service programs of the American Cancer Society. Conveys the members' voluntary…

Explores the realistic problem of a teenager named Mike who learns through the behavior of adults…

Decision for Mike Distributed by Amer Cancer Society, Inc / Natl Headquarters; 1599 Clifton Rd N E…

Demonstrates a systematic five minute visual and digital oral examination for cancer and shows photos of…

Demonstrates diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic and asymptomatic disease. Shows endoscopic motion pictures of malignant and…

Emphasizes routine palpation of the prostate gland by rectal examination for early detection of cancer. Shows…

Demonstrates the development and characteristics of the V2 Carcinoma in ascitic fluid. Shows the effects of…

Relates the routine physical examination to a search for signs or symptoms of what might prove…

The Embattled Cell Distributed by Amer Cancer Society, Inc / Natl Headquarters; 1599 Clifton Rd N E…

Presents conversations between patients and physicians about the nature of cancer, the patient's treatment plans…

Traces the development of endoscopy from its earliest beginnings to its use today in modern medicine…

Takes the viewer through the experiences of a woman who found a lump on her breast…

Stresses the importance of the pap test for women of all ages in detecting uterine cancer…

Describes normal and abnormal cell growth and development from the fertilization of the egg-cell through…

Nonsmoker dragon, drag knight, wins athletic contests against the smoker dragon, drag goon, and convinces other…

Is Smoking Worth it Distributed by Amer Cancer Society, Inc / Natl Headquarters; 1599 Clifton Rd N…

Presents the story of the American Cancer Society's attack against cancer. Shows the roles of…

Demonstrates the skills, commitment and rewards involved in pediatric cancer nursing. Shows nursing procedures, such as…

Depicts the role of the nurse with patients being treated by radiation for cancer. Shows the…

Illustrates in detail nursing procedures used after laryngectomy, tracheotomy, colostomy, or cystectomy. , Nursing Management Of The…

Discusses special nursing procedures for patients who have had an orbital exenteration or combined jaw resection…

Increases the understanding of the total impact of cancer to the patient and the family. Depicts…

Takes the viewer behind the scenes during the production of the television show 'MISSION - IMPOSSIBLE' where…

Demonstrates a five-minute visual and digital examination for oral cancer. Shows various oral lesions, discusses…

Demonstrates to medical personnel how to use simple and useful improvised devices for cancer patients, such…

Presents highlights of American Cancer Society films on smoking and health.

Promotes a broader use of films on cancer by showing a presentation of short excerpts from…

Presents footage put together by the national office of the American Cancer Society related to cigarette…

Surveys the five most important classes of malignant bone tumors and outlines how they are differentiated…

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of teaching speech after laryngectomy. Explores the anatomical…

Presents a convincing case for extensive use of proctosigmoidoscopy to detect asymptomatic cancer of the colon…

Portrays the role of the nurse in helping relatives of the cancer patient and explains how…

Shows the nurse how to deal with a cancer patient's fear, depression and hostility and…

Demonstrates the biophysical principles involved in radiation therapy dosage for cancer. Shows treatment planning and the…

Uses animation to describe to members of the medical profession the nature of radioisotopes. Shows through…

Presents a nurse and a volunteer visitor who has undergone mastectomy demonstrating exercises and prostheses to…

Illustrates the technique of bimanual physical examination of the pelvis, using both a live model and…

Presents the story of a fisherman who develops skin cancer. Describes basic facts concerning skin cancer…

Emphasizes the life-saving potential of cancer's warning signals.

Take Joy Distributed by Amer Cancer Society, Inc / Natl Headquarters; 1599 Clifton Rd N E ; Atlanta…

Shows the behavior of normal and cancerous living cells in human lungs. Views the struggle of…

Shows how rehabilitated ostomates can help newly operated ostomy patients by visiting the hospital and giving…

Explains that 75,000 Americans could be saved each year through health checkups and learning to…

Acquaints doctors and medical personnel and others with the human anguish of those experiencing cancer. Probes…