History of Breast Cancer

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    History of Breast Cancer

  • Radical mastectomy introduced

  • Introduction of breast cancer surgery

    Introduction of breast cancer surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation

  • Breast cancer awareness month created

    Breast cancer awareness month was created by American Academy of Family Phys and Astra Zeneca Health Cancer Care, Inc.

  • Susan G Komen handed out pink ribbons

    Susan G Komen handed out pink ribbons at a cancer awareness walk in New York

  • Self Magazine special breast cancer issue released

    • Self Magazine special breast cancer issue released
    • Estee Lauder hands out 1.5 million pink ribbons and screening info across the country