The Acute Leukemia Task Force held its first meeting
On May 7, 1962, the Acute Leukemia Task Force held its first meeting. It focused the combined efforts…
Stï¾ . Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded
On Feb. 4, 1962, St.ï¾ Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened it’s doors.This was the day that Danny Thomas…
Iowa Methodist Medical Center established Iowa’s first hospital-based radiation oncology department
in 1962, Iowa Methodist Medical Center established Iowa’s first hospital-based radiation oncology department and remains a leader in…
The Royal College of Physicians issued a report on smoking and health
In 1962, the Royal College of Physicians issued a report on smoking and health.
President Kennedy swore in Luther Terry as US Surgeon General
On Mar. 2, 1961, President Kennedy swore in Luther Leonidas Terry as U.S. Surgeon General. The landmark Surgeon…
The Laboratory of Viral Oncology was established
On Jan. 12, 1961, the Laboratory of Viral Oncology was established at the National Cancer Institute to investigate…
Platelet concentrates were recognized for reducing the mortality from hemorrhage in cancer patients
In 1961, platelet concentrates were recognized for reducing the mortality from hemorrhage in cancer patients.
The CDC expanded its reach into chronic disease by investigating a cancer cluster in Illinois
In 1961, the CDC expanded its reach into chronic disease by investigating a cancer cluster in Illinois.
Last remaining source of the Hoxsey cancer treatment was eliminated by a federal court order
On Sept. 21, 1960, FDA officials announced the last remaining major source of the discredited Hoxsey cancer treatment…
Wayne State University’s School of Medicine researchers studying air pollution first produced lung cancer artificially
In 1960, Wayne State Universityï¾’s School of Medicine researchers studying air pollution become the first to produce lung…
The Eppley Cancer Center was founded
In 1960, The Eppley Cancer Center, now a National Cancer Institute Laboratory Cancer Research Center, began in the…
The McArdle Laboratories were dedicated
In 1960, the construction of the first McArdle building resulted from a gift by Michael W. McArdle. Dr….
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) was approved by the FDA
On Nov. 16, 1959, Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), an alkylating agent designed to improve the selectivity of cancer drugs, was…
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute inaugurated a series of publications for in-depth scientific communications
In 1959, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute inaugurated a series of occasional publications as Monographs to…
University of Western Ontario researchers developed the anti-cancer drug vinblastine
In 1959, University of Western Ontario researchers Dr. Charles Beer and Dr. Robert L. Noble developed the anti-cancer…
Charles Heidelberger introduced 5-fluorouracil, a new type of anticancer drug that resulted from rational design
In 1957, Charles Heidelberger introduces 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a new type of anticancer drug that resulted from rational design.
The first malignancy (choriocarcinoma) was cured with chemotherapy at the National Cancer Institute
In 1957, Roy Hertz and Min Chiu Li achieve the first completed cure of a human solid tumor…
Stanford Medicine became the first to use linear accelerator to treat cancer in Western hemisphere
In 1956, Stanford Medicine became the first to use linear accelerator to treat cancer in Western hemisphere.
Dr Leonard Eliel was appointed Director of Research at OMRF
In 1956, Dr. Leonard Eliel, previously head of the cancer section at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF),…
The National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Chemotherapy National Service Center was established
On Apr. 1, 1955, the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Chemotherapy National Service Center was established in the institute…
The National Chemotherapy Program was launched
In 1955, The National Cancer Chemotherapy Program was initiated. It was administered and integrated by the Division of…
The National Cancer Institute’s Clinical Trials Cooperative Group Program was established
In 1955, the NCIï¾’s Cooperative Group Program for clinical research was established in 1955 and has grown to…
The FDA approved methotrexate, an antimetabolite derived from folic acid, and 6-mercaptopurine as anticancer drugs
On Dec. 7, 1953, the FDA approved methotrexate, an antimetabolite derived from folic acid, and 6-mercaptopurine as anticancer…
The Cancer Research Institute was established
On Jan. 27, 1953, the Cancer Research Institute was founded by Helen Coley Nauts, and is the worldï¾’s…
Yale established first pharmacology department in the U.S. to focus on cancer chemotherapy and drug development
In 1953, Yale established the first pharmacology department in the U.S. to focus on cancer chemotherapy and cancer…
The Midwest’s first cobalt-beam therapy unit opens for cancer patients at Cook County Hospital
In 1953, The Midwest’s first cobalt-beam therapy unit opens for cancer patients at Cook County Hospital I Chicago,…
The Ben May Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Chicago opened
On Jun. 1, 1951, the Ben May Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Chicago opened its…
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Henrietta Lacks died from cervical cancer, and HeLa cell line was born
On Feb. 8, 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a tobacco farmer from Virginia died from cervical cancer, and a scientist…
Ernst Wynder, Evarts Graham, and Sir Richard Doll confirmed the cigarette smoking-cancer link
In 1950, Ernst Wynder, Evarts Graham, and Sir Richard Doll confirmed the cigarette smoking-cancer link. In 1950, Wynder…
Delaney Committee started congressional investigation of the safety of chemicals in foods and cosmetics
In 1950, the Delaney Committee started congressional investigation of the safety of chemicals in foods and cosmetics, laying…