Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center unites comprehensive care and advanced research to provide the latest cancer treatment options and accelerate discoveries that prevent, treat and defeat cancer and infectious diseases worldwide.
Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine. This relationship allows for enhanced care coordination with one of the world’s leading integrated health systems.
At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease.
The medical, radiation and surgical oncologists and care teams at Fred Hutch and UW Medicine have expertise in your exact type of cancer and its treatments, and they work with patients like you every day.
All of our physicians are dedicated to the highest-quality patient care, and many of them are known around the world for their contribution to cancer research.
At Fred Hutch, putting our patients first has always been our guiding principle. This commitment has remained top of mind as we have expanded our footprint, adding clinical sites to bring our world-class care to more people throughout the region.
Our patients have several choices on where to receive their care within the Puget Sound area. You can be seen at one of our clinics or one of our community sites.
Many patients choose Fred Hutch because we are on the leading edge of cancer research, so we can offer you the option to take part in clinical trials that match your situation. Trials may give you access to the latest therapies that have shown promise for people with your disease.
Your Fred Hutch team is here to help you not only recover but thrive after cancer treatment. We offer cancer screenings, prevention recommendations, long-term follow-up, wellness services, education programs, events and resources to help you stay healthy for years to come.
Along with treating your cancer or disease, we have a wide range of professionals to support you with services like physical therapy, nutrition, mental health care, integrative medicine, spiritual health and more. We all specialize in caring for people with complex health needs.
At Fred Hutch, our cancer prevention and early detection clinics and genetic counseling services help a variety of people, including those who may be at higher risk of developing a certain cancer due to a family history of the disease or another underlying genetic reason.
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with cancer, you are probably here to find out more about Fred Hutch and decide on the best place to receive treatment.
As you are thinking about your options, it is important to find out each center’s approach to cancer care. At Fred Hutch, we offer multidisciplinary care, which is found at only a few cancer care locations.
You do not need a referral from your physician to join one of our multidisciplinary programs, and anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer can have a consultation at Fred Hutch.
With Fred Hutch's patient portal, MyChart, you will be able to communicate with your care team, view your medical records and have access to other resources.
Fred Hutch Patient Financial Services can help you manage the financial side of your cancer treatment. We have information on insurance, understanding your bills, and organizations that can help with the costs of cancer treatment.
Our telehealth program provides you with the same high-quality oncology care you receive in our clinics from the comfort of your home. Our nationally recognized cancer care is now available anywhere you are.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is a nationally-ranked hospital with top-ranked specialists by U.S. News & World Report.
Fred Hutch strives to continually improve the quality of the services we provide throughout all sites of care. We track and analyze our performance across a variety of measures, from infection rates to the timeliness and effectiveness of care. We collaborate often with fellow members of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers to develop effective quality measures, to benchmark performance and to do quality-improvement initiatives.
Access our publicly Reported Quality Measures
Review The Joint Commission’s Quality Report about Fred Hutch
Fred Hutch is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center that is accredited by The Joint Commission, the Commission on Cancer and several other agencies. We are also a Center of Excellence for Bone Marrow Transplant and Peripheral Stem Cell Infusions.
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