1990 - The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) is established to provide low-income, uninsured, and underserved women access to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services.
1991 - The National Cancer Institute (NCI) launches the Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, aiming to train early-career scientists in cancer prevention and control research.
1999 - The National Cancer Institute establishes the Cancer Genome Anatomy Project (CGAP) to study the genetic changes associated with cancer development and progression.
2000 - The Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act (BIPA) is passed, expanding Medicare coverage for colorectal cancer screening tests.
2010 - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is signed into law, expanding access to health insurance coverage and preventive services, including cancer screenings.
2012 - The American Cancer Society sets a bold goal to eliminate cancer as a major public health problem by 2035, focusing on prevention, early detection, and access to high-quality treatment and care.
2013 - The American Cancer Society updates its guidelines, recommending that individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer begin screening at age 45 instead of 50.