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Important Events in Breast Cancer History

By lionfang

  • Breast Cancer Research Stamp designed

    Breast Cancer Research Stamp designed
    The Breast Cancer Research Stamp was designed

  • Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

    Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure
    Otherwise known as the Susan G. Komen Walk for Breast Cancer

  • National Race for the Cure Becomes the Largest

    National Race for the Cure Becomes the Largest
    In this year, the National Race for the Cure became the largest in the world. It actually still is.

  • Participation in Races

    Participation in Races
    In 1998, more than 1.3 million people participated in more than 100 races around states & two foreign countries.

  • Crossing the Finish Line

    Crossing the Finish Line
    In Rome, more than 1 million people crossed the finish line in the Komen Race for the Cure series in a single season.

  • First Experiences in Screening

    First Experiences in Screening
    In 2000, the first experiences in screening for breast cancer were accomplished.

  • NCBAM Events

    NCBAM Events
    Footraces, walkathons, and bycicle rides

  • Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation organized

    Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation organized
    This was when the TNBCF was organized.

  • The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer

    The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
    The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer was first held on this date