New Science Spotlight Articles

Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
2 NEW September 23, 2026
Summer savvy: How to stay hydrated while undergoing radiation

Summer savvy: How to stay hydrated while undergoing radiation

Tips on cool drinks and no-cook meals from our registered dietitian
Blog PostsJuly 29, 2026
Don’t ‘boost’ your immune system, support it!

Don’t ‘boost’ your immune system, support it!

Boosting may not do what you think
Blog PostsApril 13, 2026
Supplements don’t prevent cancer, studies show

Supplements don’t prevent cancer, studies show

Fred Hutch research finds some supplements offer little benefit, some may increase cancer risk and some can interfere with treatment
Hutch NewsFebruary 19, 2026
The Beam: Lung and breast cancer screening and prevention; heart health nutrition advice; meet a new child life specialist

The Beam: Lung and breast cancer screening and prevention; heart health nutrition advice; meet a new child life specialist

What are some cancer prevention steps you can take? Tips on heart-healthy nutrition after treatment; meet Katy Tenhulzen, CCLS
Blog PostsJanuary 30, 2026
The Beam: New lung cancer research, meals while away from home, meet our new head-and-neck cancer expert

The Beam: New lung cancer research, meals while away from home, meet our new head-and-neck cancer expert

Fred Hutch expert weighs in on recent ASTRO conference, nutrition and cooking tips, meet Dr. Paul Riviere
Blog PostsNovember 03, 2025
The Beam: Going back to school after cancer, radiation therapy and fatigue, meet a program department coordinator

The Beam: Going back to school after cancer, radiation therapy and fatigue, meet a program department coordinator

How is school different for children who face cancer? Dietitian Laura Martinell explains how to combat treatment-related fatigue; meet Chris Bodewell
Blog PostsJuly 16, 2025
The Beam: Takeaways from NAPT conference, redesigned playroom opens, meet proton registered dietitian

The Beam: Takeaways from NAPT conference, redesigned playroom opens, meet proton registered dietitian

Fred Hutch staff share learnings from the proton therapy conference, program coordinator reimagines playroom with business school team, meet Laura Martinell
Blog PostsJune 02, 2025
The Beam: Child life specialists help young patients and their caregivers; common nutrition questions answered; meet a pediatric patient care coordinator

The Beam: Child life specialists help young patients and their caregivers; common nutrition questions answered; meet a pediatric patient care coordinator

Learn what child life specialists do, nutrition column from Fred Hutch registered dietitian, meet Jennifer Wheeler
Blog PostsApril 28, 2025
37 years of nourishing care

37 years of nourishing care

Fred Hutch registered dietitian Paula Charuhas Macris reflects on changes and progress in patient care over the years
Hutch NewsMarch 21, 2025
The Beam: Fred Hutch helps NASA develop and launch a patient program; fats during cancer treatment; meet our new provider

The Beam: Fred Hutch helps NASA develop and launch a patient program; fats during cancer treatment; meet our new provider

Fred Hutch collaborates with NASA; the benefits of adding fats during treatment; new radiation oncologist will focus on gastrointestinal cancers
Blog PostsNovember 06, 2024
When to do what to reduce your risk of cancer

When to do what to reduce your risk of cancer

A handy decade-by-decade guide for recommended screenings and other preventive actions
Hutch NewsJanuary 25, 2024
How to survive the holidays with cancer

How to survive the holidays with cancer

Scientists, providers and patients offer tips on getting through the season after a diagnosis
Hutch NewsDecember 08, 2023
Empowering Healthy Eating in Navajo Students Through School Gardens

Empowering Healthy Eating in Navajo Students Through School Gardens

From the Beresford research group, Public Health Sciences Division
Science SpotlightNovember 20, 2023
Caregivers know compassion is critical; staying organized is, too

Caregivers know compassion is critical; staying organized is, too

One woman shares tips on caring for a spouse going through blood cancer treatment
Hutch NewsNovember 01, 2023
Encuesta para evaluar las preferencias y la autoeficacia en las decisiones de alimentación y actividad física

Encuesta para evaluar las preferencias y la autoeficacia en las decisiones de alimentación y actividad física

Del Grupo Greenlee, la División de Ciencias de la Salud Pública y el Programa de Epidemiología, Prevención y Control del Cáncer del Consorcio del Cáncer
Science SpotlightSeptember 25, 2023
A survey to assess the preference and self-efficacy of diet and physical activity choices

A survey to assess the preference and self-efficacy of diet and physical activity choices

From the Greenlee Group, Public Health Sciences Division and Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Program of the Cancer Consortium
Science SpotlightSeptember 18, 2023
Not just the “what” but also the “how much” you eat matters

Not just the “what” but also the “how much” you eat matters

From the Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment Study (NPAAS) Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJune 19, 2023