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Biomarkers, tumor markers and tumor boards: What cancer patients need to know

Biomarkers, tumor markers and tumor boards: What cancer patients need to know

Cancer care is changing — as are the clinical tools, tests and the terms used to diagnose and predict its path and treatment
Hutch NewsAugust 14, 2025
Two Fred Hutch studies identify pancreatic cancer biomarker driving basal disease

Two Fred Hutch studies identify pancreatic cancer biomarker driving basal disease

Dr. Sita Kugel’s team recently published two papers identifying a key biological signature that not only provides clinics a faster, cheaper way to tell pancreatic cancer subtypes apart, but reveals a biological mechanism that could lead to new therapies
Hutch NewsJune 24, 2025
Seeking targeted treatments for pancreatic cancer

Seeking targeted treatments for pancreatic cancer

American Cancer Society fellowship to Dr. Nithya Kartha supports search for vulnerabilities in most aggressive pancreatic tumor subtype
Hutch NewsSeptember 23, 2020
Squelching ovarian cancer: the not-so-silent killer

Squelching ovarian cancer: the not-so-silent killer

The search continues for new biomarkers, better outcomes and, yes, cures for this deadly disease
Hutch NewsSeptember 17, 2018
H. pylori test hints at risk factor for stomach cancer

H. pylori test hints at risk factor for stomach cancer

Pilot study suggests specific strain of bacteria may be found more often in East Asian patients with stomach cancer
Hutch NewsSeptember 12, 2018
Glory's gift: Colon cancer patient's enduring legacy

Glory's gift: Colon cancer patient's enduring legacy

A young woman’s resolve to help find a better way to detect colon cancer led to a years-long relationship between her family and a researcher across the country
Hutch NewsJanuary 13, 2016
Study finds HIV ‘superinfection’ boosts immune response

Study finds HIV ‘superinfection’ boosts immune response

Findings may provide insight into HIV-vaccine development
News ReleasesMarch 29, 2012
Metabolomics expert Raftery joins PHS

Metabolomics expert Raftery joins PHS

Daniel Raftery brings research on cancer metabolism and early detection, and metabolomics profiling services to the Hutchinson Center's proteomics shared resource
Hutch NewsMarch 05, 2012
Feng receives $1.2 million DOD grant for prostate research

Feng receives $1.2 million DOD grant for prostate research

Canary Foundation-supported biostatistician will work on validating biomarkers for prostate cancer prognosis
Hutch NewsAugust 01, 2011
Improving biomarker development to improve patient outcomes

Improving biomarker development to improve patient outcomes

Amanda Paulovich and colleagues find proof-of-concept study of biomarker development provides roadmap for similar approach in humans
Hutch NewsJune 20, 2011
Researchers identify genes that signal oral cancer spread

Researchers identify genes that signal oral cancer spread

Discovery could lead to the development of a biomarker-based test in lieu of neck surgery
Hutch NewsMay 09, 2011
NCI awards $11.5 million to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to lead breast cancer research consortium

NCI awards $11.5 million to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to lead breast cancer research consortium

Projects include developing targeted therapies to treat drug-resistant tumors
News ReleasesNovember 10, 2010
T-cell receptors reveal immune system similarities

T-cell receptors reveal immune system similarities

Finding may lead to new cancer detection, diagnostic and treatment methods
Hutch NewsSeptember 07, 2010
For the first time, researchers identify and isolate adult mammary stem cells in mice

For the first time, researchers identify and isolate adult mammary stem cells in mice

Research implications include breast tissue regeneration and new cancer drug targets
News ReleasesAugust 31, 2010
Early markers of ovarian cancer

Early markers of ovarian cancer

Public Health Sciences Division finding that biomarkers may show up years ahead of diagnosis is a step forward in early detection efforts
Hutch NewsJanuary 11, 2010
An 'HIV-test' equivalent for early detection of lung cancer

An 'HIV-test' equivalent for early detection of lung cancer

New cancer-screening strategy uses the immune system to signal early signs of disease
News ReleasesSeptember 15, 2008
Hutchinson Center receives $4.6 million to study biomarkers of common diseases among postmenopausal women

Hutchinson Center receives $4.6 million to study biomarkers of common diseases among postmenopausal women

Phase two of Women's Health Initiative supports three new Center research projects
News ReleasesJanuary 29, 2007