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Research Article Volume 12 Issue 4
Did the ancient Egyptians know Cancer Cells and Radiotherapy?
Ayman Waziry
Received: July 21, 2025 | Published: August 12, 2025
Citation: Waziry A. Did the ancient Egyptians know Cancer Cells and Radiotherapy? Int J Radiol Radiat Ther. 2025;12(3):76-80. DOI: 10.15406/ijrrt.2025.12.00426
Abstract
The theme of this report seeks to investigate and discuss what was the knowledge of the ancient Egyptians about radiotherapy and cancer cells, or in other words, the extent of knowledge of cancer cells and radiotherapy in ancient Egyptian civilization? In this regard, it can be said that the ancient Egyptians were known for their ingenuity and skill in various branches of medicine, and in particular, their unparalleled prowess in mummification techniques, which preserved many Egyptian mummies for thousands of years. There are some evidences and studies conducted that reveal new matters and knowledge of the secrets and implications of ancient Egyptian medicine, which did not stop only at the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians in diagnosing diseases and how to treat them, as well as installing prosthetic limbs and also dental fillings, but this extended to what was described as there were indications that the ancient Egyptians tried to identify disorders and cancerous cells. Is this true? In this research paper, we will attempt to address this content to know the underlying truth of ancient Egyptian civilization from an observational and analytical perspective.
Keywords: ancient Egyptians, radiotherapy, medicine, egyptian mummies, cancer cells and physical disorders
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