#$%^&*AU2012227281A120121011.pdf#####ABSTRACT 5 A composition capable of detection and/or treatment of cancers the Composition comprising zinc ions in solution, capable of dissociation from a zinc compound an acid capable of maintaining a predetermined level of disassociated zinc ions, 1 0 and at least one carrier substance eugenol wherein the composition has a predetermined pH within the range of 0.1 - 6 wherein, ionic zinc in the composition is derived from one or more of zinc sulfate, 15 zinc chloride and/or other zinc compounds, 43