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Colorado patient chooses proton therapy following prostate cancer surgery

Colorado patient chooses proton therapy following prostate cancer surgery

With no local proton therapy facilities, patient turned to Fred Hutch for its research and reputation
Blog PostsDecember 01, 2025
After an unexpected diagnosis and surgical complications, a Whitman College professor sought care at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy

After an unexpected diagnosis and surgical complications, a Whitman College professor sought care at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy

Proton therapy was the easiest part of treatment for a thymic cancer patient with underlying multiple sclerosis
Blog PostsNovember 03, 2025
First an employee, then a patient

First an employee, then a patient

In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, John Scheleen describes the surreal feeling when his work at Fred Hutch overlaps with his treatment here
Hutch NewsOctober 01, 2025
He's one of the longest living bone marrow transplant survivors

He's one of the longest living bone marrow transplant survivors

In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, Chris Lundy recounts how he reacted after being told he had a 10% chance of survival
Hutch NewsSeptember 25, 2025
Encouraged by a physician he saw in the Philippines, stage 3 lung cancer patient turned to Fred Hutch

Encouraged by a physician he saw in the Philippines, stage 3 lung cancer patient turned to Fred Hutch

Proton therapy was the right treatment plan for Gerardo Bada
Blog PostsDecember 30, 2024
Retired Seattle firefighter navigates esophageal cancer diagnosis and treatment with a positive attitude and family support

Retired Seattle firefighter navigates esophageal cancer diagnosis and treatment with a positive attitude and family support

‘Even in the darkest moment, I remembered, there is only one way to go — forward’
Blog PostsJune 20, 2024
A look at four lives: what life is like years after proton therapy

A look at four lives: what life is like years after proton therapy

Four patients share their experience and advice
Blog PostsMay 29, 2024
Self-proclaimed ‘sports nut’ turns to proton therapy for prostate cancer treatment

Self-proclaimed ‘sports nut’ turns to proton therapy for prostate cancer treatment

‘I feel like Fred Hutchinson helped save my life’
Blog PostsFebruary 28, 2024
Fred Hutch celebra la conquista de un logro en la terapia de protones: brindarla a 5000 pacientes

Fred Hutch celebra la conquista de un logro en la terapia de protones: brindarla a 5000 pacientes

Lucia, de cuatro años, es la "graduada" número 5,000 desde que se comenzó a impartir en marzo de 2013.
Blog PostsFebruary 06, 2024
Proton therapy — and a pet cat —  help young animal lover through chondrosarcoma treatment

Proton therapy — and a pet cat — help young animal lover through chondrosarcoma treatment

Young patient with rare cancer wants to help others deal with cancer treatment and other life challenges
Blog PostsJanuary 26, 2024
First neurosurgery, then head and neck cancer

First neurosurgery, then head and neck cancer

'World-class care' and leading-edge science help Seattle patient overcome dual diagnoses
Blog PostsDecember 04, 2023
For a fourth bout of cancer – of the lung this time – Art turned to proton therapy

For a fourth bout of cancer – of the lung this time – Art turned to proton therapy

After three bouts with lymphoma, Art now faced lung cancer.
Blog PostsOctober 18, 2023
International symposium focuses on lobular breast cancer

International symposium focuses on lobular breast cancer

Clinicians, researchers and patients from around the world gather in Pittsburgh to honor Seattle advocate, discuss understudied disease
Hutch NewsOctober 06, 2023
The Beam: Particle therapy conference comes to Seattle, Obliteride recap and meet Candice Day-Darby

The Beam: Particle therapy conference comes to Seattle, Obliteride recap and meet Candice Day-Darby

Our leaders will present at PTCOG-NA; staff share thoughts on Obliteride; meet our patient access lead
Blog PostsAugust 23, 2023
Wildlife photographer Kevin Murphy chooses proton therapy for prostate cancer

Wildlife photographer Kevin Murphy chooses proton therapy for prostate cancer

Kevin watched and waited seven years with low-grade prostate cancer. When it was time for treatment, he chose proton therapy.
Blog PostsAugust 23, 2023
Michael Mendiola almost gave up – until he talked to “Dr. A”

Michael Mendiola almost gave up – until he talked to “Dr. A”

“I recommended proton therapy both times for Mr. Mendiola because he had multiple prior treatments to the liver,” says Apisarnthanarax.
Blog PostsJuly 28, 2023
At 27, Matt faced his third bout of cancer, this time hodgkin lymphoma

At 27, Matt faced his third bout of cancer, this time hodgkin lymphoma

After dealing with childhood cancers, Matt's cancer worries weren't over.
Blog PostsFebruary 28, 2023
Tina Christian-Lenson: Being proactive with her own patient care

Tina Christian-Lenson: Being proactive with her own patient care

Because the tumor was near her heart, Tina chose proton therapy.
Blog PostsDecember 15, 2021