Jennifer W. Flannery, PA-C, MHS

What is your role as a provider?

I see my role at the proton center as one of collaboration with patients and other health care teams. I work to bridge communication gaps between teams. With patients, I strive to teach what I know about radiation side effects and also to help coach them back to health. I use motivational interviewing to find out where the patient is at and together, we forge a path forward towards their goals. Surviving cancer isn’t enough; I want them to rediscover who they were before cancer and in big ways and small ones, thrive. 

How would you describe your approach to care?

With over two decades in health care, including working in medical oncology, emergency medicine, reconstructive surgery and now in survivorship, I understand that each patient has a unique 'footprint' that informs me. As I get to know my patients as an individual, it helps me create an optimized approach to their care. 

Provider Background

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Areas of clinical practice
Prostate cancer survivorship

Acute myeloid leukemia, other myeloid malignancies

I am a board-certified physician assistant who specializes in ongoing surveillance and wellness for prostate cancer patients who have received proton therapy. I partner with patients and families to manage post-radiation care and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors as part of the patient’s overall recovery. 

I see patients at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center – Proton Therapy. I also serve as the team leader to manage acute medical needs for patients receiving care at our proton therapy facility. Outside of the clinic, I participate in the monthly Prostate Dinner Club, a prostate cancer support group hosted by Caner Lifeline, where I enjoy engaging with patients on various topics.