First major federal statement to call attention to the potential to prevent cancer by focusing on environmental chemicals.

State and federal governments consider imposing new fire standards that would expand use of flame retardants

The most comprehensive review to date of scientific research on environmental factors that may increase risk of the disease.

The Cape Cod Breast Cancer and Environment Study became a national model for environmental health studies, laying the groundwork for future investigations. 

Study finds PBDE levels to be ten times higher in homes on Cape Cod than in European homes, where these chemicals are being phased out because of their suspected toxic effects.