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Vice President Joe Biden comes to the Hutch to talk cancer cures

The man “in charge of Mission Control” for the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative visited Fred Hutch in March as part of his “listening tour” to discuss immunotherapy, big data and breaking down silos in pursuit of cures.

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For Your Health
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New strides in metastatic breast cancer research and advocacy

A two-part Fred Hutch News Service series on metastatic breast cancer examines new research advances and the biology of how cancer spreads.

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Carcinogens on tap

How risky is tainted water, and does disinfection help or hurt? Water filters may be a workaround.

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How much does chemo impact fertility?

A new study looks at how chemo affects childhood cancer survivors’ ability to have kids in later life.

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High blood levels of vitamin D linked to potentially lower breast cancer risk

A study found the nutrient reduces estrogen, and the effect is independent of weight loss.

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Researching your cancer online: Dive in or steer clear? 

Some patients feel control over disease by scouring the web; others stoke hope by staying offline.

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Science Matters
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'Highly anticipated' immunotherapy trial results transforming care for rare skin cancer

An experimental, immune-based treatment for Merkel cell carcinoma shows promise. And other Hutch teams report encouraging results from T-cell therapy trials for patients with the advanced blood cancers ALL and AML.

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Tracing the scent of fear

A study by Nobel laureate Dr. Linda Buck identifies neurons and the brain region involved in rodent stress response.

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Fred Hutch names new chief operating officer

Steve Stadum, of Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute, will start his new role on July 5.

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A new path to an AIDS vaccine?

Landmark AMP clinical trial co-led by Dr. Larry Corey launches on three continents to test HIV-blocking super antibodies.

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Tracking the rise and fall of Ebola in Sierra Leone

A new study shows how the virus tore a swath through the country like an invading army, and pins numbers on outbreak's devastation and interventions that worked.

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Get Involved
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Register for Seattle's most scenic race

Join us Sunday, June 12, in Madison Park for the 39th annual Shore Run/Walk to benefit Fred Hutch. Participate in the 10K run, 5K run/walk or the kids’ run, and enjoy scenic courses along the shore of Lake Washington.

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Register now for Obliteride

Join Obliteride, a fun, fundraising bike ride on August 13-14 to benefit cancer research at Fred Hutch. Jump on your bike and pedal anywhere from 10 to 165 miles. Be part of a community that’s curing cancer faster. Register now at Obliteride.org.

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Show and share your Fred Hutch pride

Take a selfie in a unique setting or by a landmark with your Hutch logo gear and post it to Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram, incorporating #HutchInTheWorld and #FredHutch hashtags. Feel free to tag your location too. Check our social channels regularly to see shared posts.  

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Wedding and event favors

Honor your guests and support lifesaving research with a gift to Fred Hutch in lieu of providing traditional wedding favors. Our tabletop tent cards can also be used for birthdays, a “cancerversary” or other special occasions.

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Living on

When Gene Barnes lost his beloved wife, Beverly, to leukemia, it was important for him to share her story and reach out to help others in the cancer community. He found heartfelt ways to do both at Fred Hutch. Learn more.

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Immunology 2016

May 13–17, Seattle will host Immunology 2016, the world’s leading immunology event. Fred Hutch is thrilled to be co-sponsoring this conference and networking with attendees to showcase our innovative research and our immunology-related job opportunities. Learn more.

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Fred Hutch in the News    

The burden of cancer isn't just cancer
The Washington Post, April 8, 2016

Cancer: The final frontier
The Atlantic, April 21, 2016

Crossing over: How science is redefining life and death
The National Geographic, April 2016

Dr. Jim Olson on KIRO 7 Profiles
KIRO-TV, May 5, 2016

 
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