Mary-Claire King, an internationally known human geneticist, was recruited to the University of Washington
In 1995, Mary-Claire King, an internationally known human geneticist, was recruited to the University of Washington’s (UW) School…
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BRCA1 breast cancer-associated gene was identified by positional cloning methods
On Oct. 7, 1994, a strong candidate for the 17q-linked BRCA1 gene, which influences susceptibility to breast and…
The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 was signed
On Jun. 10, 1993, the U.S. Congress signed the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act, P.L. 103-43. The…
Washington University School of Medicine announced as a participating site for the prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers (PLCO study)
In 1993, the Washington University School of Medicine announced that it was a participating site for the prostate,…
Bristol-Myers Squibb launched TAXOL (paclitaxel)
In 1993, Bristol-Myers Squibb launched TAXOL (paclitaxel). The company invested hundreds of millions of dollars to supply TAXOL…
The Mammography Quality Standards Act was passed
On Oct. 27, 1992, the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) was passed (P.L. 102-539) by the U.S. Congress….
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Mammography Quality Standards Act required all mammography facilities in the U.S. to be accredited and federally certified
On Oct. 7, 1992, all U.S. mammography facilities, except those managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, must…
The CDC began developing a national strategic plan for early detection and control of breast and cervical cancers
In 1991, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began developing a national strategic plan for…
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The Women’s Health Initiative was launch
In 1991, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), was…
Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Soule developed MCF-10, an immortal line of normal human breast cells
In 1989, Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Soule developed MCF-10, an immortal line of normal human breast cells….
The Mallinckrodt of Radiology introduced the first mobile mammography unit in the St. Louis region
In 1986, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and the former Barnes Hospital introduced the first mobile mammography unit…
Lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is found equivalent to mastectomy for early breast cancer
In 1985, Lumpectomy plus radiation therapy was found equivalent to mastectomy for early breast cancer. Lumpectomy followed by…
Scientists discovered the HER2 gene
In 1985, the HER2 oncogene was discovered by Axel Ullrich, a young scientist at Genentech. The new oncogene…
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The Meyer L Prentis Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit received NCI-designation
In 1983, The Meyer L. Prentis Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit now known as the Karmanos Cancer…
Modified radical mastectomy replaced radical mastectomy for breast cancer
In 1979, Modified radical mastectomy replaced radical mastectomy for breast cancer. The standard of care for patients with…
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Tamoxifen was approved by the FDA for the treatment of breast cancer
On Dec. 30, 1977, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen drug, for the treatment…
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The NCI chose the Pacific Health Research Institute to undertake the ‘Breast Cancer Detection and Demonstration Project’
In 1974, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) chose the Pacific Health Research Institute (PHRI) to undertake the ‘Breast…
Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher Herbert Soule, PhD developed the MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line
In 1973, Karmanos Cancer Institute researcher Herbert Soule, Ph.D. developed the MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line, which…
The Wistar Institute was designated a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center
In 1972, The Wistar Institute was designated the first National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center in basic research…
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The Health Insurance Plan (HIP) of Greater New York Study began
In 1963, The Health Insurance Plan (HIP) of Greater New York Study began. HIP was the first randomized…
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NCI scientists published first monograph that showed the mouse breast cancer “agent” was a filterable virus
In 1945, W. Ray Bryan, Michael B. Shimkin, Howard B. Andervont, Herbert Kahler and Thelma B. Dunn published…
William Halsted performed the first radical mastectomy
In 1882, William Halsted performed the surgery that bears his name, and the modern era in the surgical…
Atossa, daughter of Cyrius the Great: the first women diagnosed with breast cancer
In 470, Atossa, daughter of Cyrius the Great became the first women in recorded history to be diagnosed…
Earliest written records and illustrations of breast cancer
The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, dated to 3,000-2,500 B.C., and possibly attributable to Imhotep, the Egyptian physician-architect, provided…