Hutch News
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
August 26, 2019
10 highlights of Fred Hutch science in 2017
A look back at notable discoveries in cancer immunotherapy, HIV prevention and more
The timing of aspirin use may improve survival time
From the Newcomb Lab, Public Health Sciences Division.
Aspirin and its cousins linked to longer survival after colorectal cancer
Large study of preventive drugs for colorectal cancer survivors finds link to decreased mortality — but only for those with certain tumor genetics
Does aspirin prevent colorectal cancer? Depends on your DNA
Fred Hutch researchers move closer to cracking the code on how genes and environmental factors influence colorectal cancer risk
Sorting out the truth about aspirin
Aspirin may cut pancreatic cancer risk, but should everyone take it?
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