Fred Hutch - Proton Therapy

05/29/2026

Radiation therapy, including , is an integral part of treatment since its discovery in 1896. Advances in research and techniques have dramatically increased the effectiveness and precision of radiation therapy. Researchers in this field are working to leverage advances into world-class care for our patients. They focus on a number of research initiatives, including:

*FLASH radiotherapy is a technique that delivers ultra-high dose-rate radiation therapy, helping to improve patient outcomes by minimizing the damage to healthy tissues
*Researching how immune responses to radiation therapy can help develop systemic antitumor immunity
*By improving imaging and diagnostic techniques, radiotherapy treatments can be adapted for individual patients over the course of their treatment to improve safety and efficacy
*Harnessing the potential of AI to provide greater understanding across multiple fields of research
*Promoting cancer care and research across the world so outcomes can be improved for patients regardless of their location

Having access to the proton therapy cyclotron gives Fred Hutch researchers the ability to create radioisotopes, a groundbreaking form of radiation therapy.
Learn more about research in : https://bit.ly/489vXyY

05/29/2026

Learn how people, science and music drive Fred Hutch radiation oncologist Dr. Katarina Nguyen. She shares the experiences that have shaped her medical career and personal interests around mentoring and radiation oncology for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. Learn what other talents she possesses. Hint: it involves a 17-stringed instrument. https://bit.ly/4wtaLP1

05/27/2026

Today is . Remember, use sunscreen every day when you are going to be outside in the sun, even if it is overcast! Apply generously and often and look for these factors:
*High sun protection factor (or SPF) - at least SPF 30 if you plan to be outside even for a short time. Here's why: UV radiation causes cumulative damage, leading to premature aging, wrinkles and skin cancer. While very brief, occasional exposure (like walking to a car) may not require it, daily short exposures add up.
*UVA and UVB protection as the sun emits various ultraviolet rays and you should be protected from all.
Finally, add other protective clothing such as wide-brimmed hats, UV-protective sunglasses and clothing with coverage!

05/26/2026

Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM to learn about the efficacy and safety of during and after . Lisa Price, MS, ND, will join our to explain the pros and cons of supplements. Register to join here: https://bit.ly/41YIqle

05/25/2026

We will be closed in honor of today. We will see you bright and early tomorrow! Be well, be safe.

05/22/2026

Join our today at 3 PM for "Relaxing with Imaging."
Visualization practices harness the power of our attention. There are many ways to use our “inner vision” to bring about feelings of well-being and experience mental and physical rest and restoration. Visualizations can be created for daily use and during and following cancer therapy. Guided imagery is useful to relax at bedtime or if awakened in the middle of the night. Contact [email protected] for details to join.

05/21/2026

Don’t ‘boost’ your immune system, support it! Fred Hutch dietitian Laura Martinell explains why the should not be “boosted,” but instead supported through consistent, healthy habits. Learn how the immune system works and some key nutrients—like vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D, and protein—along with lifestyle factors that help keep immunity functioning well, especially during cancer treatment. https://bit.ly/3OEt2rd

05/20/2026

GLP-1 inhibitors are in the news a lot because of their profound impact on weight loss and benefit to diabetics, but there are still many questions about them. Can they help prevent before it starts, and if so, how? Is it because they disrupt the dysfunctional metabolic pathways that set the stage for cancer growth like chronic inflammation, excessive estrogen production, elevated leptin, insulin resistance, increased oxidative stress, etc.?

There are many questions surrounding these drugs, including can GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce the risk of metastatic recurrence in cancer survivors? Check out this in-depth article: https://bit.ly/42o4beN

Can the new GLP-1s help prevent cancer before it starts by tackling obesity and all the dysfunctional metabolic pathways that set the stage for cancer growth? That’s one of the burning questions surrounding the new weight loss drugs. Fred Hutch News digs in.

05/19/2026

At the Fred Hutch facility, we really appreciate the hard work and friendly attitude of our staff! to everyone who makes happen with compassion!

05/18/2026

A slow-growing brain tumor changed the life of Seattle artist Liz Rudisill. After suffering strange symptoms for a year, she was diagnosed with meningioma that was invading her eye, pituitary gland and brainstem. Because of this delicate location, her care team decided that surgery followed by would be the best treatment approach. Today, the Seattle artist is doing well, planning on expanding her family and diving into her art. She considers the experience "a blessing" because it helped her to understand what’s important in life. Read her story: https://bit.ly/48z573v