Hutch News

The Beam: Understanding liver, gastrointestinal and breast cancer treatments at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy

The Beam: Understanding liver, gastrointestinal and breast cancer treatments at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy

Drs. Smith Apisarnthanarax and Kylie Kang talk about the latest updates in these cancers and explain the importance of proton therapy when treating these areas
Blog PostsSeptember 29, 2025
Mitochondrial minerals and metabolic manipulation

Mitochondrial minerals and metabolic manipulation

From the Sancak Lab, University of Washington
Science SpotlightJuly 23, 2025
Rare cancer researchers find promising target in fibrolamellar cancer

Rare cancer researchers find promising target in fibrolamellar cancer

Fred Hutch’s TRACER initiative digs into aggressive liver cancer, hosts third rare cancer symposium
Hutch NewsMay 01, 2025
Making the most of a small supply

Making the most of a small supply

Fred Hutch researchers receive $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study the fundamental biology of five rare liver cancers that could lead to new treatments one day
Hutch NewsSeptember 30, 2024
Finding a rare bile duct cancer’s weaknesses

Finding a rare bile duct cancer’s weaknesses

DOD and Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation awards will help Dr. Debraj Boila reveal genetics, drug targets of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Hutch NewsJuly 30, 2024
$5.25M from the Kuni Foundation propels innovative adult oncology research

$5.25M from the Kuni Foundation propels innovative adult oncology research

Grants will support research on tumor regression, immunotherapy access and better care for breast, liver and peritoneal malignancies
Hutch NewsJune 28, 2024
Mapping a pathway to hope

Mapping a pathway to hope

How Fred Hutch researchers revealed the biology behind a drug’s success in a rare liver cancer and paired it with another drug for a one-two punch
Hutch NewsJune 04, 2024
Michael Mendiola almost gave up – until he talked to “Dr. A”

Michael Mendiola almost gave up – until he talked to “Dr. A”

“I recommended proton therapy both times for Mr. Mendiola because he had multiple prior treatments to the liver,” says Apisarnthanarax.
Blog PostsJuly 28, 2023
Liver cancer researcher Dr. Abir Arfaoui named latest Brave Fellow

Liver cancer researcher Dr. Abir Arfaoui named latest Brave Fellow

Running community honors late athlete Gabe Grunewald by funding rare cancer research at Fred Hutch
Hutch NewsOctober 06, 2021
Cancer-busting broccoli sprout pills? It’s a thing.

Cancer-busting broccoli sprout pills? It’s a thing.

Translational scientist’s ‘green chemoprevention’ research extends from eastern China to Seattle and now, into space
Hutch NewsJuly 19, 2021
Tip Sheet: Colorectal cancer, COVID-19 super-spreading, gene therapy for herpes, contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils – and more

Tip Sheet: Colorectal cancer, COVID-19 super-spreading, gene therapy for herpes, contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils – and more

Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.
News ReleasesSeptember 01, 2020
Shifting liver cancer cells away from migratory state could reduce their drug resistance

Shifting liver cancer cells away from migratory state could reduce their drug resistance

Researchers hope lab-based study helps build foundation for personalized treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Hutch NewsAugust 04, 2020
Mourning Dr. Supriya 'Shoop' Saha, rising star in liver cancer research

Mourning Dr. Supriya 'Shoop' Saha, rising star in liver cancer research

'Truly gifted' physician-scientist made lasting impact in cholangiocarcinoma
Hutch NewsJune 12, 2020
Breaking down HIV exclusions in cancer clinical trials

Breaking down HIV exclusions in cancer clinical trials

As an eligibility barrier cracks, a lung cancer patient gets a new lease on life
Hutch NewsJune 07, 2019
Good News: 8 Fred Hutch/UW researchers receive pilot awards

Good News: 8 Fred Hutch/UW researchers receive pilot awards

Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
Hutch NewsMay 12, 2017