Researchers using advanced imaging tests recently concluded that an ancient Egyptian mummy, likely died with metastatic prostate cancer.
The study, recently published in the Journal of Paleopathology, found that the mummy - thought to be a man in his 50s - had numerous sclerotic spots throughout the bones of his pelvis and lower spine that were most consistent in appearance with metastases from prostate cancer.
The researchers, some of whom are physicians, used advanced multi-detector CT scans to analyze the mummy and find the prostate cancer metastases. Interestingly, they also discovered that the man had severe lower back arthritis as well as scoliosis (curvature of the spine).
Wow, now this is an incredible story. To have an example of this disease from this long ago is a real eye opener. I also found some really interesting information on the latest clinical research being done for prostate cancer.
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