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Cancer, COVID-19 and proceeding with caution
Patients in treatment and those with compromised or suppressed immune systems eye the future — and pandemic’s wane — warily
New cancer drugs lead to life-threatening financial choices
Hutch researchers in HICOR take on one of cancer treatment’s deadliest side effects, financial toxicity; call for Medicare policy change
Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 and cancer patients, smoking cessation apps, structural racism in medicine – and more
Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.
Fred Hutch announces new collaboration with Roche leveraging digital technology to help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Project will focus on reducing unplanned emergency department visits through a remote monitoring system
Measles and cancer patients. What to do?
Measles seldom crossed paths with cancer survivors, but now that may change
Structural and clinical barriers keep 3 of 4 cancer patients from participating in trials
‘Patients are willing to participate in trials if they’re offered one’
Flu season tips for cancer patients
It’s bad out there. Here are 7 things you need to know to protect yourself — and others
Love in the time of cancer — three couples find romance despite disease
Getting dumped after diagnosis isn’t the only story out there; meet three couples who found romance despite disease
The ‘cancer Olympics’: Why envy, rivalry exist among some patients
Survivors often compare their cancers — a normal yet potentially unhealthy exercise, experts say
About half with cancer face a religious struggle; a patient, chaplain and grieving mom reveal how cancer reshaped their views
About half of those with cancer face a religious struggle; a patient, chaplain and grieving mom reveal how cancer reshaped their views
Say what? Medical jargon leaves cancer patients feeling lost in translation
Say what?! Confusing medical jargon and topsy-turvy language can leave a lot of patients feeling lost in translation
Metastatic Breast Cancer Project uses social media to connect with patients, speed cures
The social media-powered, patient-driven Metastatic Breast Cancer Project aims to speed cures
‘Message of love’: Nurse pens kids’ book inspired by cancer patients
Former SCCA nurse writes about profound lessons in living, dying, healing
Commentary: Oncologist speaks out on human toll of high health care costs
A Fred Hutch researcher speaks out on the human cost of the ‘unfettered, unbridled greed’ within our health care system
It’s not cheating: Why oncologists want you to get a second opinion
Second (or third or fourth) opinions don’t always change cancer treatment, but they’re still important, experts say
Lower income cancer patients less likely to join clinical trials
Joseph Unger-led study finds poor patients stymied by financial, logistical concerns, blocking representation and access to latest therapies
Transplanted gene-modified blood stem cells protect brain cancer patients from toxic side effects of chemotherapy
Study is first to show feasibility and efficacy of a new use for autologous stem cell transplant
Back honored for palliative care leadership
Regence Foundation pays tribute to SCCA physician for his pioneering efforts with end-of-life patient communication, decision making
Pillows for Pete Gross House
Soaring Heart volunteer team makes and donates natural wool pillows to housing complex for patients and their families
The hidden cost of survival: Study finds bankruptcy rates among cancer patients increase along with survival time
Average insolvency rates rise fourfold within five years of diagnosis