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Minnu S. Monu, MD

Minnu S. Monu, MD

Medical Oncology

Hematology-Oncology

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

About

Dr. Minnu Monu is a medical oncologist at Fred Hutch who provides care to patients seeking treatment for benign hematological conditions, breast cancer, multiple myeloma and other diseases. 

Area of Clinical Practice
General medical oncology, benign hematology

Community Oncology
Our mission is to provide patients with the highest quality, personalized care closer to home. As part of Fred Hutch, our community oncologists offer patients multidisciplinary tumor board opinions, clinical trials and expertise in treating a variety of cancers.

“I have always been drawn to medical oncology and hematology because of the meaningful relationships I am able to build with patients. I feel privileged to be there for you and your family during some of the most challenging moments in your life, and I am committed to making sure you have access to the best care possible.”

— Dr. Monu

How do you approach providing patient care?

My practice is built on honest communication and working together with patients. I believe great cancer care begins by listening to patients and learning about your goals, values and daily life so we can make decisions as a team. My role is to guide you and your loved ones through every phase of diagnosis and treatment with both evidence-based science and deep empathy. We explore standard-of-care options thoroughly, making sure you understand the benefits and potential risks of every approach. My priority is to minimize side effects and protect quality of life while achieving the best possible clinical outcomes.

How have you been personally impacted by cancer?

Having a close family member who has experienced cancer has given me a personal perspective on what it means to be on the other side of care — waiting for results, navigating treatment decisions and dealing with the uncertainty and challenges of treatment. It has strengthened my commitment to caring for patients with empathy and being there for you throughout the process.

Diseases Treated

Breast Cancer

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Gynecologic Cancer

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Kidney Cancer

Lymphoma

Multiple Myeloma

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Neutropenia

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Ovarian Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Sickle Cell Disease

Thrombosis

Languages

English

Education and Experience

Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of North Dakota

MD, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology, 2024; Internal Medicine, 2019; American Board of Internal Medicine

Clinical Trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch physicians. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your physician can decide if a study is right for you.

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Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch physicians conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other physicians and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this Fred Hutch physician has written.

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Your Care Team

At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes physicians, a patient care coordinator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice provider and others, based on your needs. You also have access to experts like registered dietitians, social workers, acupuncturists, psychiatrists and more who specialize in supporting people with cancer or blood disorders.

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Insurance

Fred Hutch accepts most national private health insurance plans as well as Medicare. We also accept Medicaid for people from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. We are working to ensure that everyone, no matter what their financial situation, has access to the care they need.

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