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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
13 NEW May 24, 2023
COVID-19 complacency: ‘A hard shift for the immunocompromised’

COVID-19 complacency: ‘A hard shift for the immunocompromised’

Even with vaccines and antivirals, cancer patients and many others are still vulnerable to infection; some safety tips for this evolving pandemic
Hutch News - August 25, 2022
Cancer, COVID-19 and proceeding with caution

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
Hutch News - February 16, 2022
Experts discuss navigating cancer and cancer research during the pandemic

Experts discuss navigating cancer and cancer research during the pandemic

Hutch panelists offer their insights on how COVID-19 has impacted patients as well as their efforts to develop cancer treatments
Hutch News - October 28, 2020
Patients navigate cancer during COVID-19 pandemic

Patients navigate cancer during COVID-19 pandemic

Scary waiting rooms, delayed scans and ‘virtual’ care: patients and providers try to dodge the collateral damage of coronavirus
Hutch News - October 13, 2020
What happens when cancer patients get COVID-19?

What happens when cancer patients get COVID-19?

Large new observational study of nearly 1,000 patients breaks down who’s most at risk with coronavirus, highlights need for additional care
Hutch News - May 28, 2020
Lessons from cancer patients in the time of coronavirus

Lessons from cancer patients in the time of coronavirus

For the immunocompromised and those with disease, social distancing and uncertainty are a way of life. Daily walks, gratitude and dancing help.
Hutch News - March 20, 2020
Why now is the time to get your flu shot

Why now is the time to get your flu shot

Protecting yourself also helps those around you, especially cancer patients vulnerable to influenza
Hutch News - October 24, 2018
How the SCCA successfully suppressed pandemic flu

How the SCCA successfully suppressed pandemic flu

Aggressive infection-control program protected Seattle Cancer Care Alliance patients from acquiring clinic-based H1N1 influenza
Hutch News - December 21, 2009
Mayor helps open SCCA House

Mayor helps open SCCA House

When the new Seattle Cancer Care Alliance-owned facility opens Sept. 28, it will help fill the demand for temporary lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers
Hutch News - September 21, 2009