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10 years after proton therapy, an esophageal cancer patient is thriving

10 years after proton therapy, an esophageal cancer patient is thriving

How monitoring his health due to a family history of cancer led a patient to proton therapy and a ‘fantastic’ care team
Blog PostsJanuary 30, 2026
The Beam: Protons for esophageal cancers; benefits of mentorship among physicians; meet one of our patient care coordinators

The Beam: Protons for esophageal cancers; benefits of mentorship among physicians; meet one of our patient care coordinators

Dr. Jing Zeng shares benefits of protons for esophageal cancer; Drs. Annemarie Shepherd and Smith Apisarnthanarax talk about physician mentorship at Fred Hutch; meet PCC Erik Rummell
Blog PostsMarch 27, 2025
Retired Seattle firefighter navigates esophageal cancer diagnosis and treatment with a positive attitude and family support

Retired Seattle firefighter navigates esophageal cancer diagnosis and treatment with a positive attitude and family support

‘Even in the darkest moment, I remembered, there is only one way to go — forward’
Blog PostsJune 20, 2024
New study identifies genetic changes in patients who progress to esophageal cancer

New study identifies genetic changes in patients who progress to esophageal cancer

Findings in precancerous Barrett’s esophagus a step toward improved screening, prevention
Hutch NewsApril 28, 2022
Fred Hutch Evergreen Fund awards six grants to promising projects

Fred Hutch Evergreen Fund awards six grants to promising projects

Scientists receive up to $200K to boost research for projects deemed to have partnership potential
Hutch NewsSeptember 22, 2020
‘Finding their calling’: Cancer caregivers join larger cause after helping loved ones

‘Finding their calling’: Cancer caregivers join larger cause after helping loved ones

Some family caregivers devote their lives to that larger work, shifting the health care landscape
Hutch NewsSeptember 13, 2016
Fred Hutch researcher receives grant for esophageal cancer screening study

Fred Hutch researcher receives grant for esophageal cancer screening study

Incidence of esophageal cancer has increased fivefold since the 1970s
News ReleasesMarch 10, 2016
What's your cancer color?

What's your cancer color?

There’s a cascade of cancer-awareness colors, but how do they get decided and do they divide or unite?
Hutch NewsDecember 10, 2015
Researchers identify four genetic variants that are linked to esophageal cancer and its precursor, Barrett’s esophagus - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Researchers identify four genetic variants that are linked to esophageal cancer and its precursor, Barrett’s esophagus - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Findings from the first large-scale, genome-wide association study of esophageal adenocarcinoma may lead to new screening tools for those at high risk
News ReleasesOctober 13, 2013
Hutchinson Center researcher secures $7.9 million NCI grant for esophageal cancer research

Hutchinson Center researcher secures $7.9 million NCI grant for esophageal cancer research

Study to evaluate genetic risk for Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
News ReleasesOctober 30, 2009
Belly fat linked to Barrett's esophagus

Belly fat linked to Barrett's esophagus

PHS study links central body weight, precancerous condition
Hutch NewsOctober 01, 2007
Aspirin significantly reduces esophageal-cancer risk in people with most-aggressive form of Barrett's esophagus

Aspirin significantly reduces esophageal-cancer risk in people with most-aggressive form of Barrett's esophagus

Study also identifies biomarkers that predict which patients are most likely to get cancer
News ReleasesFebruary 27, 2007
Fighting cancer with NSAIDs

Fighting cancer with NSAIDs

Regular use of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce esophageal-cancer risk for people with Barrett's esophagus
Hutch NewsNovember 17, 2005