G Denman Hammond became the USC Cancer Center’s founding director
In 1971, G. Denman Hammond, M.D., a renowned pediatric oncologist at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and leader in…
The University of New Mexico Cancer Center was established by the state’s Legislature
In 1971, The University of New Mexico Cancer Center was established by the state’s Legislature. Today, the Cancer…
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1971, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) was one of the first cancer centers in the U.S. to…
The Albert Einstein Cancer Center (AECC) was established
In 1971, The Albert E instein Cancer Center (AECC) was established. The goals of AECC are to foster…
The Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research was established
In 1971, The Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research was established by American businessman Daniel K. Ludwig to support…
MD Anderson became one of the nation’s first NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers
In 1971, The MD Anderson Cancer Center became one of the nation’s first NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers. Today,…
The John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation was founded
On Oct. 18, 1970, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation was founded. The MacArthur’s business interests…
Cisplatin, a platinum-containing anticancer compound with unique biologic effects, entered clinical trials
In 1970, Cisplatin, a platinum-containing anticancer compound with unique biologic effects, entered clinical trials. On Dec. 19, 1978,…
Flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy were introduced to locate and remove precancerous growths in the colon
In 1970, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy were introduced to locate and remove precancerous growths in the colon. Clinical…
The Cancer Center at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies was established
In 1970, The Cancer Center at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies was established. Research at the Center…
Senator Norris Cotton secured a $3 million federal grant to build rural New England’s first regional cancer center
In 1970, Senator Norris Cotton secured a $3 million federal grant to build rural New England’s first regional…
Robert Huebner and George Todaro proposed the oncogene hypothesis
In 1969, Robert Huebner and George Todaro proposed the oncogene hypothesis. An oncogene is a gene that has…
The Michigan Cancer Foundation’s cancer registry began recording every incidence of cancer in southeastern Michigan
In 1969, the Michigan Cancer Foundation’s cancer registry began recording every incidence of cancer in southeastern Michigan. It…
The world’s first successful bone-marrow transplant completed at the University of Minnesota
In 1968, the world’s first successful bone-marrow transplant was completed at the University of Minnesota Hospital under the…
A cancer research center, USPHS Hospital, was established in Baltimore
On Feb. 13, 1967, a cancer research center, USPHS Hospital, was established in Baltimore by the institute to…
The guaiac fecal occult blood test was introduced as a screening test for colorectal cancer
In 1967, the guaiac fecal occult blood test (FOBT) was introduced as a screening test for colorectal cancer….
The construction of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies was completed
In 1967, the construction of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies was completed. the original Institute buildings were…
Karmanos Cancer Institute chemist Dr Jerome Horwitz created dideoxycytidine (ddC), which eventually became a second cancer drug approved for AIDS patients
In 1967, Karmanos Cancer Institute chemist Dr. Jerome Horwitz created dideoxycytidine (ddC), which eventually became a second cancer…
ER Squibb & Sons delved into cancer research, discovering and developing hydroxyurea for leukemia and advanced ovarian cancer
In 1967, E.R. Squibb & Sons delved into cancer research, discovering and developing hydroxyurea for leukemia and advanced…
NCI standardized the testing of cancer-causing chemicals
In 1966, the NCI standardized the testing of cancer-causing chemicals. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Dr. Phil Gold and Dr. Samuel O. Freedman co-discovered the first identifiable cancer tumor antigen, carcinoembryonic antigen
In 1965, McGill University researchers Dr. Phil Gold and Dr. Samuel O. Freedman co-discovered the first identifiable cancer…
The Hutch Award’s was created in honor of the late Fred Hutchinson who died of cancer one year earlier at the age of 45
In 1965, The Hutch Award’s was created in honor of the late Fred Hutchinson, the courageous and inspirational…
The report of the President’s Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke was published
On Dec. 9. 1964, President Johnson received the report of the President’s Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer and…
Fred Hutchinson, namesake of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, succumbed to cancer
On Nov. 12, 1964, Fred Hutchinson, a standout pitcher at Seattle’s Franklin High School and ten year pitching…
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a report on reducing the health consequences of smoking
On Jan. 11, 1964 U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released the first government report that concluded smoking may…
The anticancer drug melphalan (L-PAM) was approved by the FDA
In 1964, the anticancer drug melphalan (L-PAM) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The anticancer drug Azidothymidine (AZT) was synthesized in Michigan Cancer Foundation’s chemistry lab
In 1964, the anticancer drug Azidothymidine (AZT) was synthesized in Michigan Cancer Foundationï¾’s chemistry lab by Jerome Horwitz,…
Yale New Haven Hospital (then Grace-New Haven) installed the first linear accelerator in Connecticut for cancer treatment
In 1963, Yale New Haven Hospital (then Grace-New Haven) installed the first linear accelerator in Connecticut for cancer…
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University – St Louis installed the Picker Cobalt 60 to treat cancers
In 1963, the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University – St. Louis installed the Picker Cobalt 60,…
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…