"Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Earliest Cancer Surgery Attempt"
TL;DR
Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient Egyptian attempts at cancer surgery on two skulls dating back over 4,000 years. The male skull, dated from 2,687 to 2,345 B.C., showed cut marks around cancerous lesions, indicating early surgical intervention. This finding, published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, highlights a significant milestone in the history of medicine, revealing that ancient Egyptians explored ways to treat cancer despite their limited medical knowledge.
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