Fred Hutch - Proton Therapy

01/22/2026

is a rare form of affecting the eye that can be aggressive and spread. It's another reason why it's important to have a yearly check-up with an optometrist, who will monitor the health of your eyes. If cancer is discovered, might be an option for you, due to its precise dose delivery. Ocular cancers were one of the first uses for protons, one of the best resources to treat this type of cancer: https://bit.ly/49hwmiu

01/21/2026

Fred Hutch researchers recently launched a free online tool to assess risk called MyGeneRisk, which allows users to assess their colorectal risk by inputting information including lifestyle habits and genetic data. The tool draws from the largest genetic dataset for colorectal cancer to date, involving more than 100,000 patients, 150,000 control participants and researchers worldwide. The assessment is free and anonymous, and if you have reports from sites such as 23andMe or AncestryDNA.com, the tool can utilize those reports, too. Get your risk assessment here: https://mygenerisk-colon.fredhutch.org/

Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool

01/20/2026

At Fred Hutch, your care team includes a group of world-class professionals beyond your radiation oncologist, radiation therapists and nurses. Behind the scenes, there are engineers, dosimetrists and physicists who work together to plan and provide your therapy. The supportive care providers help with your well-being in every sense and include social workers, child life specialists, registered dietitians and integrative medicine specialists. Find out what they all do: https://bit.ly/4qx0s8u

01/19/2026

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The facility is closed today. Enjoy the day off and see you tomorrow!

01/16/2026

Join us at 3 PM today for Mindful Breath Practices for Health and Well-being with Linda Portnoy. Meditation is something everyone can do and does not require any particular set of beliefs. In this class we will learn about two breath practices, “coherence breathing” and “relaxing breath.” Engaging in conscious breathing activates a natural relaxation response from our nervous system. Contact concierge.proton@fredhutch.org for details to join.

01/15/2026

When Ron White was told he had a suspicious spot at the back of his eye, he was surprised it was . Fortunately, he was referred to one of the top specialists in the field, who recommended to eradicate . Read White's story: https://bit.ly/4paRU69

01/14/2026

is considered a gold standard treatment for because the precise nature of protons allows physicians to target radiation dose the tumor. Studies show that long-term survival rates for patients who are treated with protons are just as good as rates for patients who have their eye removed or have brachytherapy, with less impact on healthy tissue. Learn more details about precision proton treatment and : https://bit.ly/48QXSDi

Proton therapy allows your physician to treat your tumor without removing your eye.

01/13/2026

This year, we asked our providers and staff to share one of their favorite patient memories. Dr. Molly Blau, who treats CNS and gynecologic cancers, kicks off our series:
"One of the moments that stays with me most is a patient I treated for brain metastases who shared that she was able to take her daughter to see Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile perform at the Gorge. She spoke with such joy about experiencing that music together and creating a core memory with her family. Moments like this are a reminder of why I work to balance treatment with quality of life, so patients can continue to live fully and hold onto what matters most."

01/12/2026

Want to spice up the foods you cook in the new year but can't think of anything that will work for patients? Check out Fred Hutch's website. Cook for Your Life was founded by three-time cancer survivor Ann Ogden Gaffney, who left her career in the fashion industry to start a non-profit providing healthy recipes and nutrition tips to people touched by cancer. https://www.cookforyourlife.org/

01/09/2026

Check out our video with physicians Dr. Ramesh Rengan and Dr. Andrew Stacey and their patient as they talk about for , explaining when and why it's the best treatment for this cancer. Millimeters matter. https://bit.ly/3Msxmsh

01/08/2026

Why are so important in treatment? "Clinical trials are the best way for clinicians to understand how best to screen, treat and/or follow patients with cancer,” said Yolanda Tseng, MD, MPhil, who leads the clinical trials program at Fred Hutch . “We want to be able to continually improve outcomes and/or reduce negative effects to the patient.” Find out how clinical trials can benefit patients, how to enroll and who is eligible: https://bit.ly/4jDgcVz

01/07/2026