Sigmund Freud, the famous neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, had a tumor that was diagnosed as a malignant epithelioma, which is now referred to as a squamous cell carcinoma. This type of cancer is typically associated with the epithelial cells that line the surfaces of the body, including skin, organs, and various glands.
Freud’s tumor was located in his mouth, which is an area commonly affected by squamous cell carcinomas due to various risk factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption. Freud was a heavy cigar smoker, which likely contributed to the development of his oral cancer.
Over the course of 16 years, Freud endured more than 30 surgical procedures to address his cancer, including a radical surgery that removed his palate, parts of his jaw, and other tissues. He also suffered from significant pain and discomfort, which he managed with the use of cocaine and eventually with morphine as prescribed by his physicians.
It’s important to note that treatment options and understanding of oral cancer have significantly improved since Freud’s time, and current management may include a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, depending on the stage and specific characteristics of the tumor.
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