Ancient Egyptian Skulls Reveal Early Attempts at Cancer Surgery

Researchers find cut marks on 4,000-year-old skulls, suggesting ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer with surgical interventions.

Two skulls, one male and one female, show evidence of cancer and surgical cut marks.
The male skull, dating from 2687 to 2345 BCE, had 30 metastasized lesions and large tissue destruction.
The female skull, dating from 663 to 343 BCE, displayed a large lesion and healed traumatic injuries.
Researchers used microscopic analysis and CT scanning to identify the cut marks.
The findings offer a new perspective on the history of medicine and ancient Egyptian medical practices.