Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, was diagnosed with oral cancer, specifically a squamous cell carcinoma of the jaw, which is a type of malignancy that arises from the epithelial cells lining the oral cavity. Freud was a heavy cigar smoker, which is a significant risk factor for the development of oral cancers.
Freud’s cancer was first diagnosed in 1923 and he subsequently underwent more than 30 surgeries to manage the disease over the course of 16 years. Despite the extensive surgical interventions, which included the removal of part of his jaw and palate, Freud continued to suffer from the condition until his death in 1939. He also underwent various forms of prosthodontic treatment to help restore function and aesthetics after the surgeries.
During this time, Freud endured significant pain and discomfort, which he managed with the aid of analgesics, including morphine, particularly in the later stages of his illness. Freud’s case was complicated and his quality of life was severely affected by his oral cancer and its treatment.
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