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FDA approved AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
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FDA approved AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

On Dec. 4, 2024, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approved of AstraZeneca’s blockbuster drug Imfinzi…

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Major study linked breast cancer treatment with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
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Major study linked breast cancer treatment with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

On Apr. 6, 2022, a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that women receiving certain…

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Penn received a $12 million grant to study the connection between cellular therapies and new methods of radiation therapy
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Penn received a $12 million grant to study the connection between cellular therapies and new methods of radiation therapy

On Jun. 3, 2019, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) announced it had received a $12 million grant from…

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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center opened
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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center opened

On Jun. 5, 2018, a new flagship cancer center was established as the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer…

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CDC published ACIP recommendations for prevention and control ofᅠ Haemophilus influenzaeᅠ type b (Hib) ᅠdisease
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CDC published ACIP recommendations for prevention and control ofᅠ Haemophilus influenzaeᅠ type b (Hib) ᅠdisease

On Feb. 28, 2014, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…

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Siteman Cancer Center performed the world’s first MRI-guided radiation therapy treatment
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Siteman Cancer Center performed the world’s first MRI-guided radiation therapy treatment

In 2014, Siteman Cancer Center performed the world’s first MRI-guided radiation therapy treatment, allowing for visualized and adaptable…

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The  Norris Foundation committed $15 million toward construction of the Harlyne J Norris Research Tower
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The Norris Foundation committed $15 million toward construction of the Harlyne J Norris Research Tower

On Jan. 10, 2012, the Norris Foundation made a $15 million commitment toward construction of the Harlyne J….

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The Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center
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The Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center

In 1999, the Eppley Cancer Center became a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center.  NCI grant funding…

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Post-operative (adjuvant) radiation therapy and chemotherapy are found to improve survival in rectal cancer
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Post-operative (adjuvant) radiation therapy and chemotherapy are found to improve survival in rectal cancer

On Mar. 4, 1991, researchers reported that post-operative (adjuvant) radiation therapy and chemotherapy were found to improve survival…

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Lumpectomy plus radiation therapy is found equivalent to mastectomy for early breast cancer
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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…

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Cancer Therapy & Research Center at San Antonio began offering outpatient radiation therapy
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Cancer Therapy & Research Center at San Antonio began offering outpatient radiation therapy

In 1974, the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center…

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Prototype linear accelerator introduced at Washington University – St Louis, heralding eventual radiation therapy

In 1972, a prototype linear accelerator at Washington University – St. Louis was produced by radiation clinicians and…

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Washington Univesrity – St Louis Physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of radiation therapy technologists
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Washington Univesrity – St Louis Physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of radiation therapy technologists

In 1966, Washington Univesrity – St. Louis physician Carlos Perez, MD, initiated a program for the training of…

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Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota
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Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota

In 1924, Leo Rigler was appointed associate professor of radiology at the University of Minnesota. Rigler obtained full…

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