Latest news from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/tip-sheet-brca-cancer-risks-for-men-a-new-way-to-classify-brain-tumors-funding-for-bile-duct-cancer-and-cancer-care-in-lgbtq-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/tip-sheet-brca-cancer-risks-for-men-a-new-way-to-classify-brain-tumors-funding-for-bile-duct-cancer-and-cancer-care-in-lgbtq-communities/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:02 EST Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/brca12-why-men-should-be-screened-for-the-breast-cancer-gene/?sc=rsin /articles/brca12-why-men-should-be-screened-for-the-breast-cancer-gene/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:05:53 EST According to a July 25 JAMA Oncology review article by experts at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and University of Washington, newly developed national screening guidelines offer hope for identifying the cancer risk of BRCA mutations in men through genetic testing and tailored cancer screening. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/tip-sheet-summer-science-education-new-chief-nursing-officer-dei-program-updates-and-a-new-endpoint-for-multiple-myeloma/?sc=rsin /articles/tip-sheet-summer-science-education-new-chief-nursing-officer-dei-program-updates-and-a-new-endpoint-for-multiple-myeloma/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:20 EST Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/fred-hutch-launches-new-scientific-training-program-for-high-school-and-middle-school-teachers/?sc=rsin /articles/fred-hutch-launches-new-scientific-training-program-for-high-school-and-middle-school-teachers/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:05:23 EST Fred Hutch Cancer Center has launched (PS2@FH), a new summer research program that trains middle school and high school teachers in Fred Hutch labs to expand hands-on learning experiences they can take back to the classroom. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/fred-hutch-announces-eight-recipients-of-2024-dr-eddie-m-ndez-scholar-award/?sc=rsin /articles/fred-hutch-announces-eight-recipients-of-2024-dr-eddie-m-ndez-scholar-award/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:21 EST Fred Hutch Cancer Center announced eight recipients of the national Dr. Eddie Mendez Scholar Award, which recognizes which recognizes outstanding early-career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying cancer, infectious diseases and basic sciences. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/tip-sheet-breast-cancer-guidelines-change-again-skin-care-for-summer-palliative-care-award-and-diversity-in-nci-cancer-centers/?sc=rsin /articles/tip-sheet-breast-cancer-guidelines-change-again-skin-care-for-summer-palliative-care-award-and-diversity-in-nci-cancer-centers/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:50 EST Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings and other news. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, contact our media team to set up interviews. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/active-surveillance-shown-to-be-an-effective-management-strategy-for-prostate-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/active-surveillance-shown-to-be-an-effective-management-strategy-for-prostate-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:56 EST Researchers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found that active surveillance for prostate cancer patients with a low risk of progression is an effective alternative to immediate surgery or radiation to manage the disease. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/herpes-cure-with-gene-editing-makes-progress-in-laboratory-studies/?sc=rsin /articles/herpes-cure-with-gene-editing-makes-progress-in-laboratory-studies/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 May 2024 15:05:38 EST Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found in pre-clinical studies that an experimental gene therapy for genital and oral herpes removed 90% or more of the infection and suppressed how much virus can be released from an infected individual, which suggests that the therapy would also reduce the spread of the virus. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/tip-sheet-funding-awarded-to-two-ovarian-cancer-research-projects-progress-towards-liquid-biopsies-for-lung-cancer-and-cannabis-and-alcohol-use-in-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/tip-sheet-funding-awarded-to-two-ovarian-cancer-research-projects-progress-towards-liquid-biopsies-for-lung-cancer-and-cannabis-and-alcohol-use-in-patients/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:04 EST Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/coping-in-the-aftermath-of-a-cancer-diagnosis/?sc=rsin /articles/coping-in-the-aftermath-of-a-cancer-diagnosis/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 May 2024 16:05:46 EST Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful, pivotal moments in an individual's life. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Fred Hutch social psychologist and researcher Megan J. Shen, PhD, shares tips for coping with a cancer diagnosis and how patients and their caregivers can navigate appointments with their oncologists. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/tip-sheet-weight-loss-drugs-and-cancer-prevention-fred-hutch-at-aacr-lymphedema-qamp-a-and-new-vice-president-and-chief-nursing-officer/?sc=rsin /articles/tip-sheet-weight-loss-drugs-and-cancer-prevention-fred-hutch-at-aacr-lymphedema-qamp-a-and-new-vice-president-and-chief-nursing-officer/?sc=rsin Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:05:00 EST SEATTLE -- April 3, 2024 -- Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. If you're covering the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, please see our list of and contact to set up interviews. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/one-in-five-people-with-cancer-participate-in-medical-research-studies/?sc=rsin /articles/one-in-five-people-with-cancer-participate-in-medical-research-studies/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:00:07 EST Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and peer institutions released new findings in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showing that when all types of cancer research studies are considered, at least one in five people with cancer in the U.S., or 21.9%, participate in some form of clinical research. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/clinical-study-of-a-blood-test-shows-83-accuracy-for-detecting-colorectal-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/clinical-study-of-a-blood-test-shows-83-accuracy-for-detecting-colorectal-cancer/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:00:00 EST A blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detected colorectal cancer in 83% of people confirmed to have the disease, according to a study published March 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/tip-sheet-colorectal-cancer-awareness-resources-new-initiative-for-rare-cancers-immunotherapy-for-merkel-cell-carcinoma-and-fred-hutch-led-cancer-screening-research-network-launches/?sc=rsin /articles/tip-sheet-colorectal-cancer-awareness-resources-new-initiative-for-rare-cancers-immunotherapy-for-merkel-cell-carcinoma-and-fred-hutch-led-cancer-screening-research-network-launches/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:05:47 EST Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings and other news. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, contact our media team to set up interviews. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/fred-hutch-announces-2024-harold-m-weintraub-graduate-student-award-recipients/?sc=rsin /articles/fred-hutch-announces-2024-harold-m-weintraub-graduate-student-award-recipients/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:05:14 EST SEATTLE -- March 1, 2024 -- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center announced 12 recipients of the 2024 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award, which recognizes exceptional achievement in graduate studies in the biological sciences. This year's recipients come from U.S. and international research institutions with thesis topics that include brain signals related to learning and emotion, bacterial pathogens and health, AI algorithms in rare disease diagnosis and treatment, and immune cells involved in brain tumors. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/cancer-prevention-tipsheet-reducing-cancer-mortality-starts-with-exercise-nutrition-and-early-detection/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-prevention-tipsheet-reducing-cancer-mortality-starts-with-exercise-nutrition-and-early-detection/?sc=rsin Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:05:12 EST February is Cancer Prevention Month. While cancer can feel inevitable, random or out of our control, there are things we can do to reduce cancer risk, from exercise and nutrition to annual screenings. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/fred-hutch-at-ash-gene-therapies-for-sickle-cell-how-to-improve-time-toxicity-for-multiple-myeloma-treatments-what-makes-a-perfect-graft-and-much-more/?sc=rsin /articles/fred-hutch-at-ash-gene-therapies-for-sickle-cell-how-to-improve-time-toxicity-for-multiple-myeloma-treatments-what-makes-a-perfect-graft-and-much-more/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:05:51 EST SEATTLE -- Nov. 30, 2023 -- The 65th Annual Meeting & Exposition of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) will take place in San Diego, Calif. and online Dec. 9-13.Below are highlights of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research to be presented and experts available to comment on news. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/the-challenges-of-cancer-caregiving/?sc=rsin /articles/the-challenges-of-cancer-caregiving/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:05:19 EST As more cancer care is delivered in outpatient treatment centers such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, the burden on cancer caregivers is evolving. Fred Hutch has developed a package of stories to support and celebrate the role of caregivers in cancer care. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/tip-sheet-health-disparities-in-colorectal-cancer-stories-from-caregivers-a-new-way-to-study-old-tumor-samples-and-lung-cancer-awareness-month/?sc=rsin /articles/tip-sheet-health-disparities-in-colorectal-cancer-stories-from-caregivers-a-new-way-to-study-old-tumor-samples-and-lung-cancer-awareness-month/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:05:58 EST SEATTLE -- November 2, 2023 -- Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings and other news. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. If you're looking for resources, see our media tip sheet and contact hplatisha@fredhutch.org to set up interviews. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center /articles/lung-cancer-awareness-month-progress-in-early-screening-and-diagnostics-plus-smoking-cessation-programs-to-help-reduce-health-disparities/?sc=rsin /articles/lung-cancer-awareness-month-progress-in-early-screening-and-diagnostics-plus-smoking-cessation-programs-to-help-reduce-health-disparities/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:05:42 EST As Lung Cancer Awareness Month begins in November, experts at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center remain committed to advancing early screening, helping people quit smoking and developing new ways to detect and treat lung cancer. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center