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10 years after proton therapy, an esophageal cancer patient is thriving

10 years after proton therapy, an esophageal cancer patient is thriving

How monitoring his health due to a family history of cancer led a patient to proton therapy and a ‘fantastic’ care team
Blog PostsJanuary 30, 2026
Six years after a spot was discovered in his eye, a Lacey man had proton therapy to eradicate ocular melanoma

Six years after a spot was discovered in his eye, a Lacey man had proton therapy to eradicate ocular melanoma

Proton therapy is a top treatment choice due to its precise targeting of the tumor in a small area
Blog PostsDecember 19, 2025
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
Following a surprising cancer diagnosis, a mother of two turned to experts at UW Medicine and Fred Hutch for care and proton therapy

Following a surprising cancer diagnosis, a mother of two turned to experts at UW Medicine and Fred Hutch for care and proton therapy

She researched the pros and cons of protons and ultimately decided the therapy made the most sense.
Blog PostsAugust 19, 2025
After a locoregional recurrence, a breast cancer patient sought out expert care at Fred Hutch

After a locoregional recurrence, a breast cancer patient sought out expert care at Fred Hutch

Her care team recommended protons because of her previous radiation exposure
Blog PostsJuly 15, 2025
Surgery, proton therapy and chemotherapy saved a 2-year-old patient from a rare brain cancer

Surgery, proton therapy and chemotherapy saved a 2-year-old patient from a rare brain cancer

Proton therapy was ‘the easy part of the ballgame’ for treating a rare pediatric cancer
Blog PostsJune 25, 2025
How a patient’s stroke led to discovering cancer

How a patient’s stroke led to discovering cancer

Proton therapy was the best treatment choice for patient with lung cancer
Blog PostsMay 30, 2025
Proton therapy helped treat grad student’s extensive meningioma

Proton therapy helped treat grad student’s extensive meningioma

A multidisciplinary care approach at Fred Hutch supported Erin Bremmer’s treatment
Blog PostsApril 25, 2025
When her metastatic ovarian cancer kept returning, proton therapy was a patient’s last hope

When her metastatic ovarian cancer kept returning, proton therapy was a patient’s last hope

10 years after proton therapy, Charlotte Elwood is thriving and encourages others to never give up
Blog PostsMarch 21, 2025
The Beam: Updates from proton patients; new CT machine; alcohol and cancer; meet our new IT specialist

The Beam: Updates from proton patients; new CT machine; alcohol and cancer; meet our new IT specialist

Proton patients share goals; new dual-energy CT is better for proton planning; registered dietitian weighs in on alcohol; introducing IT specialist Frank Romero
Blog PostsFebruary 04, 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
After a rare nasopharynx carcinoma diagnosis, North Carolina resident looked to experts at Fred Hutch

After a rare nasopharynx carcinoma diagnosis, North Carolina resident looked to experts at Fred Hutch

Proton therapy was an integral part of Mark James’ treatment
Blog PostsNovember 25, 2024
When thymoma spread near his spine, a young engineer from Egypt opted for proton therapy at Fred Hutch

When thymoma spread near his spine, a young engineer from Egypt opted for proton therapy at Fred Hutch

Proton therapy was a critical part of treatment for a recurring tumor
Blog PostsNovember 04, 2024
Young breast cancer patient’s self-exam and self-advocacy leads to cancer diagnosis

Young breast cancer patient’s self-exam and self-advocacy leads to cancer diagnosis

Gillian McDonald chooses Fred Hutch for care, including participating in clinical trials that led to being selected for proton therapy
Blog PostsSeptember 27, 2024
Proton therapy was recommended for an eight-year-old when his brain tumor returned a third time

Proton therapy was recommended for an eight-year-old when his brain tumor returned a third time

After two surgeries, doctors aimed to finish the tumor once and for all with radiation
Blog PostsAugust 20, 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