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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
1 NEW September 25, 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 NewsNovember 08, 2021
Shed the pandemic pounds ... and the stupor

Shed the pandemic pounds ... and the stupor

As vaccines roll out and the crisis ebbs, get more sleep, eat mostly plants, keep moving and stay connected
Hutch NewsJanuary 22, 2021
Q&A with Dr. Beti Thompson

Q&A with Dr. Beti Thompson

Dr. Beti Thompson discusses studying the links between extreme traumatic events and disease
Hutch NewsJuly 12, 2017
Moderate weight loss reduces levels of breast cancer-linked hormones

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
Hutch NewsMay 29, 2012
BCPT symposium April 19: Epidemiologist Bernstein to speak

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
Hutch NewsApril 02, 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
Circumcision may reduce prostate cancer risk

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
Hutch NewsMarch 12, 2012
Low-glycemic-load foods may reduce inflammation in overweight adults

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
Hutch NewsJanuary 17, 2012
SELECT data shows vitamin E increases prostate 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
Hutch NewsNovember 21, 2011
WHI analysis links NSAID use with lower colorectal cancer mortality

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
Hutch NewsOctober 31, 2011
‘A promising new way to prevent breast 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
Hutch NewsJune 13, 2011