Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Early Cancer Surgery Milestone
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A new study suggests that ancient Egyptians may have been the first to explore and treat cancer, based on evidence from two skulls found in Giza. One skull, dating back over 4,000 years, shows signs of surgical intervention for brain tumors, potentially marking the earliest known cancer treatment. This discovery could push back the timeline of documented cancer treatment by up to 1,000 years.
Topics:health#ancient-egypt#archaeology#cancer-treatment#health-and-medicine#medical-history#surgery
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