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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Founded
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American Cancer Society founded
A nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer founded by 10 physicians. -
$5 million reward for a successful cure for cancer
Senate Bill 5589 introduced by Senator M. M. Neely of West Virginia. -
Nation Cancer Institute (NCI) established
Appropriation of $700,000 / year -
NCI became part of National Institute of Health
Cap on annual appropriation was removed -
Surgeon General's Report links smoking to cancer
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FIrst Cigarette Hazard Label
Congress passes legislation forcing tobacco companies to put health warnings on packs of cigarettes. -
Cigarette Advertising banned on radio and TV
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Nixon declares 'War on Cancer'
$100 million appropriation -
Department of Defense begins funding breast cancer research
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$206 billion dollar settlement with tobacco companies funds research
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
Prohibits requiring genetic testing or discriminating on the basis of genetic testing results with regard to insurance decisions -
FDA requires black box warnings on tanning beds
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Beau Biden's Cancer Moonshot
21st Century Cures Act authorized $1.8 billion in funding for the Cancer Moonshot over 7 years.
