Cancer in the Past, Present, and Future

By Raina Li (‘28) The Ancient Past Cancer has been present all throughout human history, with records of it dating back to 3000 BCE. During this time, it was commonly believed that sicknesses were due to an imbalance in bodily humors, the wrath of Gods and spirits, or curses from spiteful witches or enemies. Consequently, many methods applied by doctors were ineffective or only helped … Continue reading Cancer in the Past, Present, and Future