Washington, Mar. 13, Dr. W. B. Coffey, of San Fran-disco, described to-day, before the Senate Commerce sub-committee, the beneficial effects of his superanal gland extract which has created a West Coast sensation in treatment. of advanced cases of cancer.
He declared that while the extract: is still in an experimental stage, it has been found to reduce pain immediately and in most cases completely to abolish pain within 48 hours of the first treatment.
Thereafter it apparently checks the growth of cancer tissues.
Dr. Coffey suggested that appropriations should be made in order that the experiments with superanal gland extract may be carried to a conclusion. All money t0 aps propriated should be devoted to research work, he aid. It was his opinion that everyone seeking treat ment would be encouraged by such Dr. John Humbert also described the extract which is, he emphasized, neither a cure nor a treatment but simply an experiment at the present time—United Press.
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