A historical and palaeopathological perspective on cancer

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A historical and palaeopathological perspective on cancer

Cancer is often wrongly considered to be a modern disease in many popular medical venues. Cancers have been known to mankind since ancient times. In fact, its antiquity can be proved through the application of palaeopathological methodologies. The present perspective piece demonstrates by means of...

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Main Authors:	Galassi, F.M., Varotto, E., Vaccarezza, Mauro, Martini, M., Papa, V.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Breast cancer Cancer Epidemiology Global health History of medicine Palaeopathology Public health Humans Paleopathology History, Ancient Neoplasms Breast Neoplasms Female History, Medieval History, 19th Century History, 18th Century History, 16th Century History, 17th Century History, 20th Century History, 15th Century
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95207

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