Episode of Series “Four corners (Television program)”.
Discusses the nature of cancer cells, and how they are identified. Stresses the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment in the cure of many cases. Shows the method of self-examination of the breasts; emphasises the need for women to have regular cell tests for uterine cancer; and the value of regular chest X-rays. Shows the work done by the Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria, the Cytology Service at Prince Henry’s Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Clinic.
Content notification
Our collection comprises over 40,000 moving image works, acquired and catalogued between the 1940s and early 2000s. As a result, some items may reflect outdated, offensive and possibly harmful views and opinions. ACMI is working to identify and redress such usages.
Learn more about our collection and our collection policy here. If you come across harmful content on our website that you would like to report, let us know.
How to watch
Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001677
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute (Melbourne, Vic.)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Breast - Cancer
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cancer
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cancer - Prevention
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cancer - Research
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cervix uteri - Cancer
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cervix uteri - Cancer - Diagnosis
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Lungs - Cancer
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)