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Sequencing gut bacterial genes to improve colorectal cancer detection

Sequencing gut bacterial genes to improve colorectal cancer detection

From the Dey Lab, Translational Sciences and Therapeutics Division
Science SpotlightNovember 22, 2024
Menopausal hormone therapy may lower the risk of colorectal cancer

Menopausal hormone therapy may lower the risk of colorectal cancer

From the Peters and Hsu Groups, Cancer Consortium & Public Health Sciences Division
Science SpotlightAugust 21, 2024
Colorectal cancer risk and red and processed meat

Colorectal cancer risk and red and processed meat

Large analysis shows high meat consumption bumps risk by as much as 40%, identifies two genetic variants that increase risk even more
Hutch NewsApril 23, 2024
Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, Fred Hutch researchers report

Bacteria subtype linked to growth in up to 50% of human colorectal cancers, Fred Hutch researchers report

A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and treatments
News ReleasesMarch 20, 2024
Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

The New England Journal of Medicine published findings of a blood test for detecting circulating tumor DNA in people with average risk of colorectal cancer
News ReleasesMarch 13, 2024
Study digs into what's driving early-onset colon cancer

Study digs into what's driving early-onset colon cancer

Obesity, alcohol consumption ‘strongly correlated’ with colorectal cancers in adults under 50
Hutch NewsMarch 05, 2024
Predicting colorectal cancer risk in a community-based cohort

Predicting colorectal cancer risk in a community-based cohort

From the Hsu Group, Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutch, and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute
Science SpotlightApril 17, 2023
Homing in on inherited colorectal cancer risk

Homing in on inherited colorectal cancer risk

Hutch-led international collaboration finds 100 new genetic risk variants, setting the stage for better prevention for all
Hutch NewsDecember 20, 2022
Large-scale study led by Fred Hutch finds new genetic risk factors for colorectal cancer, paving the way for better screening, prevention

Large-scale study led by Fred Hutch finds new genetic risk factors for colorectal cancer, paving the way for better screening, prevention

Collaborative effort with global scientific investigators yields new insights into commonly diagnosed disease
News ReleasesDecember 20, 2022
Rolling out a rideshare-based pilot program for colonoscopy screening patients

Rolling out a rideshare-based pilot program for colonoscopy screening patients

From the Dr. Rachel Issaka and Dr. Scott D. Ramsey Labs, Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Program, Cancer Consortium.
Science SpotlightJune 20, 2022
Smoking and molecular subtypes of colorectal cancer

Smoking and molecular subtypes of colorectal cancer

From the Peters Group, Division of Public Health Sciences
Science SpotlightSeptember 18, 2021
Colon cancer risk and senescence-associated colon microenvironment

Colon cancer risk and senescence-associated colon microenvironment

From the Grady Lab, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 16, 2019
Study unveils 40 new mutations linked to colorectal cancer

Study unveils 40 new mutations linked to colorectal cancer

Q&A: Dr. Riki Peters on what this large genome-wide association study means for patients and the public
Hutch NewsDecember 03, 2018
A roadmap for precision colorectal cancer screening

A roadmap for precision colorectal cancer screening

New study combines environmental, lifestyle and genetic information to create a more nuanced risk-prediction model
Hutch NewsMarch 15, 2018
6 misconceptions about colorectal cancer

6 misconceptions about colorectal cancer

Get the facts and lower your risk
Hutch NewsMarch 08, 2018