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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
13 NEW May 24, 2023
Beyond BRCA and breast cancer risk

Beyond BRCA and breast cancer risk

Inherited genetic variants contribute to many cancers; genetic testing, counseling key to evaluate risk, identify targeted therapies
Hutch News - November 08, 2021
Bringing personalized oncology to cancer prediction — and prevention

Bringing personalized oncology to cancer prediction — and prevention

Unique $2.4M NCI-NIEHS award teams Hutch cancer geneticists, epidemiologists and oncologists to use mutation rate to predict individual cancer risk
Hutch News - October 01, 2018
So you're BRCA, now what?

So you're BRCA, now what?

A Fred Hutch researcher and breast cancer survivor talks about her inherited mutation and how it helped guide her decisions
Hutch News - November 08, 2016
Inherited mutations tied to advanced prostate cancer

Inherited mutations tied to advanced prostate cancer

Genetic screening could help men with prostate cancer find better treatments — and alert family members to their own cancer risk
Hutch News - July 06, 2016
Testing for inherited mutations could benefit men with advanced prostate cancer

Testing for inherited mutations could benefit men with advanced prostate cancer

Familial errors in DNA-repair genes are unexpectedly common in men with metastatic prostate cancer, and could help guide therapy and inform cancer screening in family members
News Releases - July 06, 2016
More than the 'Angelina Jolie Effect': BRCA testing spikes among breast cancer patients

More than the 'Angelina Jolie Effect': BRCA testing spikes among breast cancer patients

Search for gene mutations began rising before actress revealed surgeries; better insurance coverage, access cited by experts
Hutch News - February 11, 2016
How lifestyle factors affect cancer rates, survival

How lifestyle factors affect cancer rates, survival

Fred Hutch epidemiologist Dr. Amanda Phipps discusses the importance of healthy living
Hutch News - October 16, 2015
Testing without context

Testing without context

Nearly two-thirds of women who get tested for BRCA mutations don’t receive genetic counseling first
Hutch News - October 01, 2015
For one climber, the best way through breast cancer is over a mountain

For one climber, the best way through breast cancer is over a mountain

'It’s all about moving forward and not letting something bring me down,' says Marybeth Dingledy, longtime Fred Hutch supporter
Hutch News - July 28, 2015
Angelina Jolie Pitt reveals she had ovaries removed

Angelina Jolie Pitt reveals she had ovaries removed

The actress has the BRCA1 mutation, which puts her at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer
Hutch News - March 24, 2015