NCI established the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
On Dec. 3, 2000, the National Cancer Institute announced it had established the Center to Reduce Cancer Health…
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Holden Cancer Center awarded NCI Center designation
In 2000, the Holden Cancer Center at University of Iowa received National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center designation. The…
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UCSF Cancer Research Institute received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation
In 1999, University of California at San Francisco Cancer Research Institute received NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation. The…
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The Indiana University Cancer Center became an NCI-designated cancer center
In 1999, The Indiana University (IU) Cancer Center became an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. Its mission…
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Siteman Cancer Center investigators joined the STAR (Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene) trial for breast cancer prevention
In 1999, Siteman Cancer Center investigators joined the STAR (Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene) trial for breast cancer…
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Biotechnology | NIH | Oncology | Therapeutics
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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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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Cancer incidence rates showed first sustained decline since NCI began keeping records in 1973
In 1998, Cancer incidence rates showed first sustained decline since the National Cancer Institute (NCI) began keeping records…
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Tamoxifen, created with the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line established by Karmanos, reduced the incidence of some breast cancer outcomes
In 1998, Tamoxifen, created with the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line established by Karmanos, was revealed to reduce…
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The City of Hope Cancer Center received NCI comprehensive cancer center designation
In 1998, National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded the City of Hope Cancer Center NCI-comprehensive cancer center designation. City…
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The Case Cancer Center was recognized as an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
In 1998, The Case Cancer Center (Case CCC) was recognized as an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer…
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The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $5 million gift from local philanthropist Henrietta Lee
In 1998, The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $5 million gift from local philanthropist Henrietta Lee which…
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The National Cancer Institute Director’s Consumer Liaison Group was established
On Nov. 6, 1997, the National Cancer Institute Director’s Consumer Liaison Group was established to advise and provide…
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The NCI released information that nuclear testing during the 1950s could cause thyroid cancer
On Jul. 29, 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released information that nuclear testing during the 1950s could…
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The National Cancer Institute created two new divisions through reorganization
On Jul. 23, 1997, Richard D. Klausner, M.D., director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced the creation…
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National Cancer Advisory Board recommended women age 40 years and older receive screening mammograms every one to two years
On Apr. 16, 1997, the American Cancer Society (ACS) published its recommended mammography screening interval for women ages…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | Environmental | NIH | Oncology
Scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated with increased risks of developing acute non-lymphocytic leukemia
In 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Chinese scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated…
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The UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center gained comprehensive cancer center status
In 1997, the the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) gained NCI designated…
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The University of Colorado Cancer Center received comprehensive cancer center designation from NCI
In 1997, the University of Colorado Cancer Center (CU) at the Anschutz Medical Campus received National Cancer Institute…
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The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its NCI ‘comprehensive’ designation
In 1997, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University received its National Cance Institute ‘comprehensive’…
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The Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute
In 1997, the Oregon Cancer Center was established with a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of…
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OHSU achieved National Cancer Institute designation, the first and only cancer research and care center in Oregon
In 1997, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that the institute achieved National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation,…
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The Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network designation
In 1997, the Huntsman Cancer Institute received National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) designation. In 1995, the Center earned…
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The Cancer Genome Anatomy Project was launched
In 1997, the Cancer Genome Anatomy Project (CGAP), created by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is a multi-year…
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Cancer mortality rates declined nearly 3% between 1991 and 1995
In 1996, the American Cancer Society reported that the overall age-adjusted cancer mortality rate declined in each succeeding…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | NIH | Oncology | Radiology | Therapeutics
The University of Hawaii Cancer Center received NCI-designation
In 1996, the University of Hawaii Cancer Center (UH) received National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designation, an honor it has…
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University of Maryland Cancer Center renamed Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
In 1996, the University of Maryland Cancer Center was renamed Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. In…
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The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center received NCI designation
In 1996, the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Johns Hopkins University received National Cancer Institutes (NCI). The…
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Richard D Klausner became the eleventh director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until 2001
On Aug. 1, 1985, Richard D. Klausner became the eleventh director of the National Cancer Institute, serving until…
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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute was officially named
On Jul. 30, 1995, Peter Karmanos generously gave a large donation to the cancer research, patient care and…
