Hutch News
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
August 26, 2019
The path to precision screening for cancer
For now, early detection of breast and prostate cancer means mammograms and PSAs, but a more tailored approach is on the horizon
Q&A with Dr. Beti Thompson
Dr. Beti Thompson discusses studying the links between extreme traumatic events and disease
Matching up cancer risk with reality
New examination of prostate cancer data identifies ‘detection bias’ in prostate studies
Moderate weight loss reduces levels of breast cancer-linked hormones
Dr. Anne McTiernan finds lifestyle changes lower blood estrogen levels in overweight and obese postmenopausal women, may reduce risk of most common breast cancers
The child giveth and the child taketh away: Presence of fetal cells in women lowers risk of breast cancer but raises risk of colon cancer
Study is first to find possible causative link but biological reasons are unknown
Injectable contraceptives may increase young womens' breast cancer risk
Christopher Li study finds recent use or a year or more doubles the risk of invasive breast cancer
Study finds a link between injectable contraceptive use and increased risk of breast cancer in young women
Recent use for a year or more doubled the risk of invasive breast cancer
BCPT symposium April 19: Epidemiologist Bernstein to speak
Leslie Bernstein will discuss lifestyle practices and breast cancer at the annual Biobehavioral Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program symposium
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
Circumcision may reduce prostate cancer risk
Jonathan Wright-led study shows males circumcised before first sexual intercourse 15 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer
Low-glycemic-load foods may reduce inflammation in overweight adults
'Not all carbohydrates are created equal'; study led by Marian Neuhouser and Johanna Lampe finds a 'slow carb' diet may reduce heart disease, cancer risk
SELECT data shows vitamin E increases prostate cancer risk
Trial analysis by PHS investigators reveals supplement hazard in largest-ever prostate cancer prevention study
WHI analysis links NSAID use with lower colorectal cancer mortality
PHS presentation clarifies the importance of different durations of nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug use on risk of dying from colorectal cancer
‘A promising new way to prevent breast cancer’
Multinational ExCel study finds drug exemestane significantly reduces risk of breast cancer in high risk, postmenopausal women; Center among clinical trial sites
Large weight loss can mean significant vitamin D gain
Obesity and low vitamin D levels both linked to risk of cancer, other diseases; losing more than 15 percent of body weight lowers risks
Omega-3 fatty acids may boost prostate cancer risk
Conversely, Brasky and colleagues find high percentage of unhealthy trans-fatty acids linked with decreased high-grade prostate cancer risk
Weight loss study needs women 50 and over
Vitamin D, Diet and Activity Study provides free gym access, expert nutrition and fitness advice
Births raise risk of ‘triple-negative’ breast cancer
Study finds the more times a woman gives birth, the higher her risk of rare, aggressive breast cancer, while never giving birth offers protective effect
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
Anti-inflammatory drugs increase colon cancer survival
PHS researchers show 20 percent drop in mortality with prior NSAID use
Osteoporosis drug may reduce breast cancer risk
Andrea LaCroix and colleagues tie lasofoxifene to 79 percent lowered overall risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women