[D0331AAK], Letter from Thomas W Brooks, Jr. to Thomas Alva Edison, December 24th, 1903
https://edisondigital.rutgers.edu/document/D0331AAK
Transcription
Chester PA Dec 24th 1903 [TAE Marginalia] >I know nothing regarding the article and am unable to say if Radium will do any good for so deep seated cancer E< Mr. Thos A. Edison My dear sir:- I hope you will pardon me for writing you these few lines. I sent the enclosed clipping out of the "Phila North American" yesterdays issue. My mother is suffering from a cancer of the liver, do you think that Radium could be used in her case? She has ad an operation but the doctor could do nothing. The were afraid to cut for fear of killing her instantly. Kindly let me know what you think of the Radium treatment, and also let me know where it can be obtained. Awaiting your reply I am yours truly Thos W. Brooks Jr. 524 Market Street Chester PA P.S. Our doctor is W.L. Owen 14 & 9 Arch St Phila Pa if you would like to communicate with him in regard to this treatment.