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Doubling down for cancer cures

Doubling down for cancer cures

Fred Hutch president urges twofold boost in US cancer-research funding
Hutch NewsMay 05, 2016
The conversation: When talking about death means talking about life

The conversation: When talking about death means talking about life

Dr. Tony Back, featured in an upcoming documentary, teaches doctors to talk to their patients about end of life
Hutch NewsOctober 17, 2014
Tobacco-control efforts prevented 800,000 lung cancer deaths

Tobacco-control efforts prevented 800,000 lung cancer deaths

Mathematical modeling by Center researchers shows national anti-smoking campaign made significant impact on mortality rates between 1975 and 2000
Hutch NewsMarch 19, 2012
Study finds that U.S. tobacco-control efforts prevented nearly 800,000 lung cancer deaths between 1975 and 2000

Study finds that U.S. tobacco-control efforts prevented nearly 800,000 lung cancer deaths between 1975 and 2000

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center led the NIH-funded research consortium
News ReleasesMarch 14, 2012
Breast cancer: Estrogen-only pills may cut long-term risk

Breast cancer: Estrogen-only pills may cut long-term risk

Led by Garnet Anderson, latest Women's Health Initiative study shows more than 20 percent reduction in cancer risk, 63 percent reduction in deaths for short-term estrogen users
Hutch NewsMarch 12, 2012
Study confirms body weight influences Asians’ risk of death

Study confirms body weight influences Asians’ risk of death

Researchers find both high and low body-mass index impact mortality in more than 1 million East and South Asians
Hutch NewsFebruary 28, 2011