The FDA approved Eli Lilly and Company’s osteoporosis drug, Evista, to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer
On Sept. 14, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Eli Lilly’s osteoporosis…
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National Breast and Cervical Cancer Act allowed states federal waivers to spend a greater share of funds on underserved women
On Apr. 20, 2007, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 allowed…
MRI detected cancers in the opposite breast of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer
On Mar. 28, 2007, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of women who were diagnosed with cancer in one…
FDA approved trastuzumab for use with other drugs in adjuvant treatment of women with early-stage, node-positive, HER2-overexpressing breast cancer
On Nov. 16, 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Genentech’s trastuzumab (Herceptin) for use with…
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The 2-Year Extension of Postage Stamp for Breast Cancer Research (PL 109-100) was extended
On Nov. 11, 2005, the U.S. Congress authorized the 2-year extension of Postage Stamp for Breast Cancer Research…
First West Coast Baby born using frozen egg technique at OHSU
On Jul. 10, 2003, the University Fertility Consultants at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced they had…
Stanford researchers found Antidepressant helped alleviate compulsive shopping disorder
On Jun. 16, 2003, researchers at Stanford University Medical Center announced they found that a drug commonly prescribed…
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NCI funded trial showed postmenopausal women who used estrogen replacement therapy were at higher risk of developing ovarian cancer
On Jul. 17, 2002, A National Cancer Institute funded trial showed that postmenopausal women who used estrogen replacement…
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President Bush signed appropriations to reauthorize the Breast Cancer Research Postage Stamp
On Nov. 12, 2001, the President George W. Bush signed P.L. 107-67 making appropriations for the Treasury Department,…
Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia Created
In 2001, the Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia were created by the General Assembly and Governor to ensure…
Compulsive shopping research at Stanford seeks to treat mysterious disorder
On Dec. 16, 2002, researchers at Stanford University Medical Center announced they were continuing a multi-year clinical trial…
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President Bill Clinton signed into law the Semipostal Authorization Act
On Jul. 28, 2000, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Semipostal Authorization Act (P.L. 106-253), which gave…
President Clinton directed Medicare program to reimburse providers for cost of routine patient care in clinical trials
On Jun. 7, 2000, President Clinton issued an Executive Memorandum that directed the Medicare program to revise its…
The FDA approved the monoclonal antibody Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for treatment of metastatic breast cancer
On Sept. 25, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the monoclonal antibody Herceptin (Trastuzumab) for…
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Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Results published
On Sept. 14, 1998, researchers from the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) published a full report and update…
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The Stamp Out Breast Cancer stamp was first issued
On Jul. 29, 1998, the Stamp Out Breast Cancer stamp was first issued. The driving force behind the…
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The Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act (PL 105-41) was signed into law
On Aug. 13, 1997, the Stamp Out Breast Cancer Act (PL 105-41) was signed into law by President…
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the Art behind the Breast Cancer Research Postage Stamp
In August 1997, the U.S. Congress passed legislation that directed the U.S. Postal Service to issue its first…
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Planning began for the OHSU Center for Women’s Health
In 1997, planning began for Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Center for Women’s Health, and an interim…
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The National Cervical Cancer Coalition, a growing coalition of people battling cervical cancer and related issues, was founded in California
In 1996, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), a growing coalition of people battling cervical cancer and HPV…
Edward B Lewis was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1995, Edward B. Lewis, Caltech graduate (Ph.D. 1942) and former faculty member, was awarded the Nobel Prize…
The National Violence against Women Survey was created by the CDC and the National Institute of Justice
In 1994, the National Violence against Women Survey was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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….
Bethesda System Conference developed system for standardized Pap smear reporting
In December 1988, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored a workshop to address the standardization of cervical/vaginal cytopathology…
Noninvasive fetal heart monitoring was developed at the Boston Hospital for Women
In 1973, clinicians at the Boston Hospital for Women, now part of Brigham and Womenï¾’s, developed noninvasive fetal…
Johnsonï¾ & ï¾ Johnson established Ortho Research Laboratories
In 1937, Johnsonï¾ &ï¾ Johnson established Ortho Research Laboratories in Linden, New Jersey, to make women’s health products.
Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson pioneered the first prescription contraceptive gel
In 1931, Johnson ï¾ & ï¾ Johnson pioneered family planning products with ORTHO-GYNOL, the first prescription contraceptive gel.
Alice Ball became the first African American and the first woman to graduate with a M.S. degree in chemistry from the University of Hawai
In 1915, Alice Ball became the first African American and the first woman to graduate with a M.S….
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The first known article on cancer’s warning signs was published in Ladies’ Home Journal
In 1913, the first known article on cancer’s warning signs was published in the popular women’s magazine (Ladies’…