Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Oldest Known Cancer Treatment
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Researchers have discovered evidence of surgical tumor removal in a 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull, marking a significant milestone in the history of medicine. Using modern technology, scientists identified cut marks around tumor scars, suggesting ancient Egyptian physicians attempted to surgically treat or study cancer. This finding highlights the advanced medical knowledge of ancient Egypt and opens new avenues for reevaluating historical medical practices.
- Evidence of surgical tumor removal in ancient Egyptian skull is ‘milestone in the history of medicine’ CNN
- Millennia-Old Ancient Egyptian Skulls Had Evidence of Potentially Being Treated for Cancer - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer 4000 years ago, cut-marked skull indicates Livescience.com
- Ancient Skull With Brain Cancer Preserves Clues to Egyptian Medicine The New York Times
- Ancient Egyptian skull shows oldest known attempt at treating cancer New Scientist
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