The Cancer History Project has compiled a series of articles from our archives and contributors on the topic of bone marrow transplantation in oncology.
The National Cancer Act produced a massive influx of funding for a viral oncology program at NCI.
In 1974 Betty Ford announced publicly that she underwent treatment for breast cancer and received a radical mastectomy. Her announcement was unusual at the time—and unprecedented for an occupant of the White House.
With Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida on Sept. 28 as a Category 4 storm, the Cancer History Project has compiled a collection of past articles about the impact of hurricanes on cancer care—as well as the partnerships and leadership that are essential when disaster strikes.
Henrietta Lacks, a mother of five, received cervical cancer treatment from Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1951. At the time, Hopkins was one of few hospitals that treated Black patients like Lacks.
In September, the Cancer History Project is highlighting the turning points of oncology—the people, research, discoveries, and moments in history that broke the mold.
In September, The Cancer History Project is inviting contributors to discuss the turning points of oncology—the people, research, discoveries, and moments in history that broke the mold.
In August, the Cancer History Project is highlighting oral histories, and is continuing to conduct oral histories with people who have made important contributions to oncology—along with patients who have shared their stories with us.
As Jerome Yates reflects on starting up the University of Vermont Cancer Center in the early 1970s, he quotes Joe Simone: “When you’ve seen one cancer center, you’ve seen one cancer center.”
In July, The Cancer History Project is focusing on the founders of cancer centers. Joseph R. Bertino was the founding director of Yale Cancer Center, who served in that role from 1973 to 1975 and remained at Yale through 1986.
