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Cancer

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  • Jan 1, 1500

    First Documented Case of Cancer 1500 b.c

    History of CancerThe world's first documented case of cancer comes from Egypt, around the year 1500 b.c. It was recorded on a papyrus, documenting 8 cases of tumors occurring on the breast. It was treated by cauterization, a method to destroy tissue with a hot instrument called "the fire drill."

  • Autopsies

    History of CancerIn 1761Autopsies were performed to research cause of death in ill patients. Giovanni Morgagni of Padua was one of the first to do autopsies like this.

  • Hormone Therapy begins

    History of Hormone TherapyIn 1896, George Beatson, a Glasgow surgeon, published details of three patients whose advanced breast cancer had responded favourably to oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries). This was the first hint that the hormone system was involved in cancer growth.

  • Discovery of the X-ray

    History of Cancer In 1896 Roentgen discovered “X-ray” and after 3 years later radiation was used for cancer diagnosis and in treatment.

  • Radiotherapy

    History of RadiotherapyRadiotherapy uses precisely targeted high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. It does this by damaging a cell's internal components (molecules), causing the cells to commit suicide by apoptosis. When a high-energy ray hits a molecule, it can cause it to break up. This can form free radicals, which can cause further damage to the inside of the cell.

  • Chemotherapy is Born

    Events in CancerA chemical in the mustard gas used during World War I is found to reduce white blood cells.

  • Mistletoe fights back

    Mistletoe CureExtracts of mistletoe have been shown to kill cancer cells in the laboratory and to boost the immune system. Extracts of mistletoe have also been shown in the laboratory to prevent the growth of new blood vessels needed for tumors to grow.

  • Link of Smoking and Cancer

    Events in CancerA U.S. Surgeon General's report estabishes an undeniable link between smoking and cancer.

  • Smoking in America

    Years of advancements More than 42 percent of U.S. adults report that they smoke tobacco regularly.

  • Using Immune System Breakthrough

    New TreatmentAfter a long time spent on trying to figure out how to use a patients own immune system to kill off cancer, there was a final breakthrough! Scientists used the patient's own T-cells - white blood cells that help fight infections such as bacteria. And after removing the T-cells, genetically reprogram them to attack leukemia cells, and inject them back into the patient. So far with major success.

  • Increase in Survivors

    Events in Cancer Cancer survivors reach 12 million, a fourfold increase since 1971 and a 20 percent increase since 2001.

  • Breakthrough in Ovarion Cancer

    Research AccomplishmentsA newly developed technique called SQUID imaging can detect 5 differents proteins found in early ovarian cancer. With further development, this new diagnostic tool may help save many women's lives from ovarian cancer