Hutch News
Teasing out the association between oral contraceptives and breast cancer risk
From the Li Group, Division of Public Health Sciences
Blood micronutrients as biomarkers for major diseases
From the Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment group, Public Health Sciences Divisions
Reducing the cancer burden for women around the globe
Dr. Nancy Davidson on improving outcomes for women with breast, lung and colorectal cancer
Blood clots: What cancer patients need to know
A common side effect of cancer and its treatment gets renewed attention and potential new therapies
Is it possible to prevent breast cancer metastasis?
Study reveals how blood vessels in the bone marrow protect dormant tumor cells, suggests a way to kill them in their sleep
Misalignment of breast cancer beliefs and scientific evidence
From the Public Health Sciences and Clinical Research Divisions
Two new grants to fuel metastatic breast cancer research
Drs. Erica Goddard and Mark Headley will use their awards to study how breast cancer cells spread to distant organs – and how to stop them.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation funds 8 Fred Hutch/UW Cancer Consortium scientists
Nearly $2M will go toward potential therapies for metastatic disease and better risk reduction through diet and exercise
Integrative oncology program opens at SCCA
Research and rigor will guide integrative therapies that help cancer patients tolerate standard treatment
Fred Hutch metastatic breast cancer researcher gets 3-year Komen grant
Dr. Kevin Cheung’s work focuses on shutting down tumor cell clusters which seed new metastases
Microsimulation model with a macro impact
From the Etzioni Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Supper, sleep, circadian rhythms and cancer risk
Q&A: How going against our internal clock can trigger disease
A diet low in fat boosts breast cancer survival
From the WHI Clinical Coordinating Center, Public Health Sciences Division
Acupuncture can curb AI-induced joint pain in some breast cancer patients
Large, randomized trial shows integrative approach relieves common side effect of estrogen-suppressing drug
ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines for breast cancer patients
Yoga, meditation, acupuncture and more can be safely used to relieve side effects of standard treatment
Cardiovascular disease competes with breast cancer
From the Unger Group, Public Health Sciences Division
How do we bridge gaps in health equity?
Researchers and community members discuss outreach, relationship building at 2018 Pathways to Equity Symposium
Dr. Kevin Cheung receives prestigious ‘Era of Hope’ Scholar Award
$4.1 million, four-year award to advance understanding of breast cancer metastasis
Benefits of bisphosphonates on breast cancer outcomes
From the Malone Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Lobular breast cancer comes into the research spotlight
Research collaborations, patient advocates push to explore ‘sneaky,’ understudied subtype’s standing as a distinct disease
10 highlights of Fred Hutch science in 2017
A look back at notable discoveries in cancer immunotherapy, HIV prevention and more
We are failing black women with breast cancer
Fred Hutch experts cite nationwide shortcomings
Cancer patients share thoughts on awareness, Pinktober
A common sentiment: 'Pink is a color, not a cure. We need research, not ribbons.'