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01/26/2026

The Seattle Seahawks are headed Super Bowl!

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01/25/2026

Cervical cancer used to be one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women, but widespread use of the Pap test has dramatically shifted detection to early precancerous and highly curable stages. Here's everything you need to know about a Pap smear and how to best prepare for it.

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01/25/2026

On January 27, Major Hung Nguyen will stand at the Pentagon to receive the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, one of the U.S. Army’s highest honors recognizing exceptional leadership, technical excellence and unwavering commitment to the values of duty, honor and country.

At Fred Hutch, we are proud to call Nguyen one of our own.

In addition to serving as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve, Nguyen also holds a civilian role as the Pharmacokinetics Manager at Fred Hutch. He oversees a specialized team dedicated to understanding how the body processes medications used in cancer treatment. The lab also conducts pharmacogenomics, which helps explain how a patient’s genetic makeup influences their response to medications. This work supports more personalized treatment plans that improve outcomes while reducing harmful side effects.

Whether he's leading soldiers in the U.S. Army Reserve or accelerating cancer research and care in the lab, Nguyen exemplifies service through purpose and impact. Join us in congratulating Nguyen for this well-deserved honor!

01/23/2026

What do the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans mean for people living with cancer?

According to Kerry McMillen, Director of Oncology Supportive Care and Screening at Fred Hutch, guidance for cancer prevention and survivorship hasn’t changed. Our Medical Nutrition Therapy team continues to follow evidence-based recommendations from the American Institute for Cancer Research - AICR, the American Cancer Society, and others.

If you’re in active treatment and have questions about your nutrition right now, talk with your oncology team about a referral to one of our oncology-trained registered dietitians.

01/22/2026

Fiber is the structural part of plants that we do not digest. It acts like the internal “scrub brush” in our body and helps provide fuel for good bacteria in our gut. Just remember to increase slowly, since too much too fast can lead to tummy troubles like diarrhea or constipation.

01/21/2026

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released earlier this month. Dr. Marian Neuhouser, head of the Cancer Prevention Program at Fred Hutch and a member of the the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, sat down with Nutrition By Carrie to break down the nuances of the latest recommendations — and how in the scientific process behind them has evolved.

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Registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett breaks down the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which she calls odd and confusing.

01/20/2026

Join us in congratulating Dr. Nancy Davidson on receiving the David Karnofsky Science of Oncology Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology! First awarded in 1970, this award is presented annually in the memory of David A. Karnofsky, MD, in honor of his outstanding contributions to clinical cancer research.

A world‑renowned breast cancer expert and chief academic officer at Fred Hutch, Dr. Davidson is being recognized for decades of groundbreaking work spanning preclinical studies on epigenetic changes in breast cancer to leading phase III clinical trials that have helped advance patient care.

Davidson will be presented with the award during the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting taking place in Chicago from May 29 to June 2.

01/20/2026

The new year brings with it a special kind of hope — and the promise of new beginnings powered by science. We invite you to begin 2026 with purpose, together!

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01/19/2026

Achieving excellence in compassionate care and scientific discovery depends on innovation, dedication and the thoughtful exchange of ideas from many perspectives.

In celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on the importance of bringing together different viewpoints and approaches in our work at Fred Hutch. By fostering an environment where ideas are welcomed and valued, we enhance the quality of our science, our patient care, and our shared mission.

01/18/2026

Fred Hutch Cancer Center welcomed Sabah Öney to its Board of Directors effective Jan. 1, 2026. Öney is the president and chief executive officer of Dispatch Bio, a start-up company that is engineering a universal treatment across solid tumors.

“It is an honor to join the Fred Hutch Board of Directors,” said Öney. “For the past 50 years, Fred Hutch has built a global reputation for developing lifesaving treatments and leading scientific innovation, and I look forward to joining with this outstanding group of leaders to advance the mission of curing cancer and infectious diseases.”

Öney brings nearly 20 years of scientific experience and executive leadership in the biotechnology industry. In 2012, he oversaw the global expansion of products at Ariosa Diagnostics. Later, he served as the Chief Business Officer of Alector, a biotech company leveraging the immune system against neurodegenerative diseases and guided the company throughout its IPO process. In 2021, he joined ARCH Venture Partners as a Venture Partner. Öney is also a Co-founder and Interim CEO of Vilya, a computational biotechnology company founded by Nobel Laureate David Baker, PhD, and serves on its Board of Directors.

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01/18/2026

"This is a worse than average flu season, that’s for sure."

Fred Hutch virologists Jesse Bloom and John Huddleston weigh in on a surge of flu cases this season, which they say is driven in part by a high rate of mutation in the H3N2 flu strain.

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A ferocious surge in influenza cases is linked in part to a variant that has not been dominant in the past few years — resulting in a waning of natural immunity.