5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (980+ words) Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Breast cancer survivors may benefit from a yearly blood test to detect new cancers Early detection is one of the most important ways to successfully combat cancer. Yet screening guidelines leave critical gaps, particularly for high-risk…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (729+ words) When it finally starts to get warm in Seattle, we're often tempted to go outside and soak up the rays" but let's be safe about it. Skin cancer, which is primarily caused by your cells' exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1684+ words) You will receive a monthly newsletter from us about our innovative research and compassionate care as well as updates on events and other helpful tools and tips." There are 18 million cancer survivors in the United States, thanks to advances in…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1664+ words) When Janette Garcia, a bilingual client advocate with Wellness House in Yakima, Washington, arrived at the 10th annual Pathways to Health Symposium on May 15, she had a story to tell. The symposium was hosted by Fred Hutch Cancer Center's Office of…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (587+ words) Tumors that affect adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 39, often referred to as AYA cancers, tend to be different than those that affect adults. Cancers that older adults get are often associated with lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1161+ words) Two researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center recently received Young Investigator Awards from the Prostate Cancer Foundation for their work investigating epigenetic features of aggressive prostate cancer that could lead to more personalized care and better results from existing therapies....

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (451+ words) A high percentage of bladder cancers can be cured if they are found early. Once cancer spreads outside the bladder, it is much harder to treat. That's why it's important to first bring up any concerning symptoms to your primary…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (553+ words) Risk factors are things that raise your chances of getting a disease. For each person, there's a mix of lifestyle, biological and genetic factors that play a part in melanoma risk. Talk to your primary care provider if you have…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (465+ words) In a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is taken from your body. A pathologist analyzes the sample to check for cancer cells. The main method for diagnosing prostate cancer is a core needle biopsy. It's typically done in a…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (307+ words) can help identify inherited risks early, guide treatment decisions, and protect your family's health. At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, we offer expert genetic counseling and testing to help you understand your risk and take proactive steps. Talk to your primary…...