At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, we surround you with experts who focus completely on cancer, day in and day out.
A handful of people make up the core of your molecular imaging and therapy team. You will have a nuclear medicine specialist who interprets your imaging scans. They also design and manage any molecular therapy that you get. A technologist does your scans, and a nurse helps with your care. You may also see the team’s advanced practice provider. A patient care coordinator schedules your visits.
Others may join your team based on your personal needs. Along with your oncologists, we may call in other types of specialists to help plan or provide your treatment. We have specialists based at Fred Hutch who know the issues that matter for people with cancer.
Supportive care providers are also here to help. You may see Fred Hutch registered dietitians, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers and others. All of them are experts in caring for people during and after cancer.
Advanced practiced providers have training that is similar to physicians and can see you without your physician. At Fred Hutch, these health care professionals work closely with the rest of your team. There are two types: physician assistants (PAs) and advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs). They help provide and plan your treatment and also help manage the effects of your disease and treatmen
This physician uses small amounts of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to diagnose and treat diseases.
Your nuclear medicine specialist will:
Your patient care coordinator works closely with you and your physicians. They schedule your visits.
Many types of supportive care team members are here to help you and your family. They include dietitians, physical therapists, pain medicine specialists, psychologists, social workers, spiritual health staff, genetic counselors, palliative care specialists, naturopaths and acupuncturists.
Learn more about Supportive Care Services