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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
The Beam: Understanding liver, gastrointestinal and breast cancer treatments at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy
Drs. Smith Apisarnthanarax and Kylie Kang talk about the latest updates in these cancers and explain the importance of proton therapy when treating these areas
A former nurse diagnosed with two separate cancers beats her initial prognosis, benefits from proton therapy for a liver recurrence
Proton therapy is the preferred treatment option for large tumors in the liver
The Beam: Protons for esophageal cancers; benefits of mentorship among physicians; meet one of our patient care coordinators
Dr. Jing Zeng shares benefits of protons for esophageal cancer; Drs. Annemarie Shepherd and Smith Apisarnthanarax talk about physician mentorship at Fred Hutch; meet PCC Erik Rummell
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
The Beam: Fred Hutch helps NASA develop and launch a patient program; fats during cancer treatment; meet our new provider
Fred Hutch collaborates with NASA; the benefits of adding fats during treatment; new radiation oncologist will focus on gastrointestinal cancers
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’
Vietnam vet takes on esophageal cancer with proton therapy — and a positive attitude
‘From day one, I decided to kick it to the curb’
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.
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.