Cancer March 2011 PMID 20960499

A note from history: landmarks in history of cancer, part 1.

Steven I Hajdu

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48
Peak: 7 in Nov 2022
across 6 sources since Jul 2016

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions exhibit strong agreement on the long history of cancer documentation, citing precise ancient texts like the Edwin Smith Papyrus and Egyptian records, which underscores their fascination with how historical knowledge predates modern medicine. The tone combines curiosity and skepticism, especially in posts questioning the narrative, indicating both high interest and engagement.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the historical significance of early cancer records, especially highlighting the historic descriptions from ancient texts around 3000 BC.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with posters eager to point out specific ancient examples and question the representations of modern versus historical understanding.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts actively cite historical documents, question claims about the evolution of cancer knowledge, and reference multiple parts of the series, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Comments emphasize the importance of understanding cancer’s history in shaping current knowledge, though some skepticism about motives or interpretations slightly tempers the perceived transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Early historical records show that ancient doctors and surgeons slowly improved their understanding of cancer over time.
  • They learned that catching cancer early and removing it completely before it turned into an ulcerated state led to better chances of success.
  • This indicates that early detection and thorough removal were key principles in cancer treatment even in ancient times.]

Top posts

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Yakup Ergün
@dr_yakupergun · X

The series "A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer", published in 7 parts at @JournalCancer between 2010 and 2015, is an excellent series for weekend reading. The written story of cancer from 3000 BC to the present day

Nov 12, 2022 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 5,872 followers View post →
JH - I Count On You!
@jhan2qt · X

@ghostofwillwall @jonathanstea So... you imply that the people who wrote the Ebers Papyrus were Rockefellers? Daring claim!!! https://t.co/4V8iAzHZ7i

Jan 19, 2024 · 5 likes · 516 followers View post →
Jesper Kitos MD PhD
@JesperKitos · X

@animated_smart @jrjohnstone2 @matty_323 @AbudBakri @holisticgrenade How come metastatic breast cancer is described in the Edwin smith papyrus from 5000 years ago then genius? Did modern medicine use a Time Machine? Seriously answer this for yourself. Does this square with the lies you’ve been told? https://t.co/uJTyVcX9fQ

Feb 16, 2024 · 3 likes · 269 followers View post →
Samar
@bradford_pathol · X

4/n my notes via: https://t.co/GIRy7TnSJ9

Nov 2, 2021 · 1 like · 1,640 followers View post →
Samar
@bradford_pathol · X

Earliest written description of breast cancer, written approx. 3000 BC - Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Writer concludes that “bulging tumour of breast was a grave disease and there was no treatment for it” via: https://t.co/GIRy7TnSJ9 #PathologyWeek https://t.co/Z7tjWZ0Ac2

Nov 1, 2021 · 1 like · 1,640 followers View post →
Rana Gbyli
@Rana_Gbyli · X

@ilzeOliviGomes Absolutely!:) (& sorry for not including refs) Here are a few:

Aug 26, 2022 · 1 like · 1,584 followers View post →

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Not Your Huckleberry
@ScienceKasey · X

@DrCHuber @COOKIETSC @KSholinsky @stopvaccinating We have written documentation of tumors from 3000BC, and paleopathologic findings of tumors in animals before humans even existed Hippocrates came up with the word for tumors https://t.co/5QpY4z0qRY

Aug 10, 2025 · 1 like · 447 followers View post →
Lachie 888
@Lachlan_Mc · X

@thehealthb0t what utter bullshit. breast cancer was written about over 3000 years ago you malignant parasite https://t.co/i1IKeclkYK

Jul 19, 2025 · 1,635 followers View post →
Lnmo
@anonofyabiz · X

@PaulD70495801 @EllenBarkin https://t.co/c52VC2UAqP the first recording of cancer was 3000 bc but you think it wasn’t a thing 100 years ago

Feb 17, 2025 · 68 followers View post →
susan carroll gomez
@carrollgomez · X

A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer, part 4 - Hajdu - 2012 - Cancer - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/lqsOZ4sTPi

Jun 28, 2024 · 22 followers View post →
Jesper Kitos MD PhD
@JesperKitos · X

@animated_smart @jrjohnstone2 @matty_323 @AbudBakri @holisticgrenade How come metastatic breast cancer is described in the Edwin smith papyrus from 5000 years ago then genius? Did modern medicine use a Time Machine? Seriously answer this for yourself. Does this square with the lies you’ve been told? https://t.co/uJTyVcX9fQ

Feb 16, 2024 · 3 likes · 269 followers View post →
JH - I Count On You!
@jhan2qt · X

@ghostofwillwall @jonathanstea So... you imply that the people who wrote the Ebers Papyrus were Rockefellers? Daring claim!!! https://t.co/4V8iAzHZ7i

Jan 19, 2024 · 5 likes · 516 followers View post →
OncoNetwork
@onconetwork · X

RT @dr_yakupergun: The series "A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer", published in 7 parts at @JournalCancer between 2010 an…

Nov 14, 2022 · 6 shares · 36 followers View post →
ACS Journal Cancer
@JournalCancer · X

RT @dr_yakupergun: The series "A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer", published in 7 parts at @JournalCancer between 2010 an…

Nov 14, 2022 · 6 shares · 30,939 followers View post →
Kristina Jenei
@kjmeetswrld · X

RT @dr_yakupergun: The series "A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer", published in 7 parts at @JournalCancer between 2010 an…

Nov 14, 2022 · 6 shares · 1,120 followers View post →
RAVI PATNAIK MBBS MD DM
@ravi0273 · X

RT @dr_yakupergun: The series "A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer", published in 7 parts at @JournalCancer between 2010 an…

Nov 14, 2022 · 6 shares · 403 followers View post →
Kinh Hoang (Michael Hoang)
@KinhHoangMD · X

RT @dr_yakupergun: The series "A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer", published in 7 parts at @JournalCancer between 2010 an…

Nov 12, 2022 · 6 shares · 236 followers View post →
Yakup Ergün
@dr_yakupergun · X

The series "A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer", published in 7 parts at @JournalCancer between 2010 and 2015, is an excellent series for weekend reading. The written story of cancer from 3000 BC to the present day

Nov 12, 2022 · 12 likes · 6 shares · 5,872 followers View post →
Rana Gbyli
@Rana_Gbyli · X

@ilzeOliviGomes Absolutely!:) (& sorry for not including refs) Here are a few:

Aug 26, 2022 · 1 like · 1,584 followers View post →
Lyndsey Watson
@LyndseyWatson18 · X

A note from history: Landmarks in history of cancer, part 5 https://t.co/eitVrBlCp9

Jul 7, 2022 View post →
Andy Renfree
@AndyRenfree · X

@ProfTimNoakes @Sam_Apple1 were people already eating foods of modern commerce by 3000 BC? https://t.co/ugnqobqYUk

Nov 3, 2021 · 1,618 followers View post →
Samar
@bradford_pathol · X

4/n my notes via: https://t.co/GIRy7TnSJ9

Nov 2, 2021 · 1 like · 1,640 followers View post →
Samar
@bradford_pathol · X

Earliest written description of breast cancer, written approx. 3000 BC - Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Writer concludes that “bulging tumour of breast was a grave disease and there was no treatment for it” via: https://t.co/GIRy7TnSJ9 #PathologyWeek https://t.co/Z7tjWZ0Ac2

Nov 1, 2021 · 1 like · 1,640 followers View post →
R.W. Ruedii
@RobertWmRuedii · X

@konallis @BadMedicalTakes It's not like cancer wasn't referenced in documents as far back as 3000BC. Cite: https://t.co/1JEQk6a3AG

Sep 28, 2021 · 203 followers View post →