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Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Earliest Cancer Surgery Attempt

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Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Earliest Cancer Surgery Attempt
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A study published in Frontiers in Medicine reveals that ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery over 4,000 years ago, as evidenced by cut marks around cancerous growths on two ancient skulls. This finding highlights the advanced medical knowledge of ancient Egyptians and marks a significant milestone in the history of medicine.

Topics:healthhealth-and-medicine#ancient-egypt#archaeology#cancer-surgery#health-and-medicine#medical-history#paleopathology
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