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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · 36m

During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth learn why #ProtonTherapy is an especially good tool to treat cancer in the left breast, as well as other cases. Protons can deliver less radiation to healthy tissue around the tumor such as the heart and lungs. Find out why it's so important! https://bit.ly/4nrMEep

The Beam: Understanding liver, gastrointestinal and breast cancer treatments at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy

What's new in proton therapy? Read the latest news and views from Fred Hutch's proton therapy facility’s patients and providers in The Beam, published monthly.

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · 3d

Liver cancer is rare but deadly and prevention or early detection is key. If you want to learn about the risk factors for #LiverCancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma, the American Liver Foundation (@liverinfo) has a great webpage explaining risks, symptoms and more: https://bit.ly/3PLKhEI

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Risks, Symptoms & Treatments

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer and usually occurs in people with hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections.

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · 6d

Join us at 3 PM today for meditation class with Linda Portnoy, MA. This month she will focus on the mind/body connection. You will learn how to do a mindful body scan. Email [email protected] for details to join. #SupportGroup #ProtonTherapy

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · 7d

Fred Hutch radiation oncologist, Dr. Smith Apisarnthanarax, explains when #ProtonTherapy is an important tool in treating #HepatocellularCarcinoma (liver cancer). A vital & sensitive organ, the liver is not an easy area to treat for cancer. Learn more from Dr. Apisarnthanarax: https://bit.ly/4pNp6lP

The Beam: Understanding liver, gastrointestinal and breast cancer treatments at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy

What's new in proton therapy? Read the latest news and views from Fred Hutch's proton therapy facility’s patients and providers in The Beam, published monthly.

www.fredhutch.org

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · 8d

Fred Hutch’s Patient and Family Engagement Program ensures patient voices shape clinical care and research. The program is expanding, connecting advocates with clinical and public health scientists.

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · 15d

Our dosimetrist, Blake, offered his choice for a must-see local destination: the remodeled Seattle Aquarium. Right on the waterfront, you can submerse yourself in the world of clownfish, sharks, otters & octopuses. Plus, you'll want to experience the Ocean Pavillion. https://www.seattleaquarium.org/

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · 28d

The Beam #ProtonTherapy newsletter is out. We bring you the story of #LiverCancer survivor, Gayle, who beat both her liver cancer prognosis and a prior #BreastCancer one! We also talk to our experts about liver, GI and breast cancers: when and why is proton therapy a good option? bit.ly/3VOPVbB

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 26

Dr. Ralph Ermoian is one of Fred Hutch's #ChildhoodCancers expert, treating with radiation including #ProtonTherapy. Dr. Ermoian specializes in #BrainCancer and protons are a valuable tool for treating the disease and minimizing side effects. Learn more about Dr. Ermoian here: https://bit.ly/3YTqEgZ

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 25

Check out this handy decade-by-decade guide for recommended screenings and other preventive actions for #cancer. Early detection and prevention are key, but what are the guidelines? Learn about them here: https://bit.ly/48KQfwY

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 22

Do you need mental health and emotional support resources during cancer treatment? As a Fred Hutch #ProtonTherapy patient, you can schedule time to meet with our social worker, Elizabeth Darlington. The patient navigator team at the front desk can help you make an appointment.

Image featuring Elizabeth Darlington, a social worker at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, smiling outdoors with a quote about assisting patients with emotional support, health resources, and navigating practical concerns.

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 18

Dr. T. Martin Ma treats patients with #ProstateCancer at Fred Hutch #ProtonTherapy. In this issue of The Beam, Ma shared his thoughts on the latest tools and research, including AI. https://bit.ly/3JpvT4z

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 17

"Green Lake is near the #ProtonTherapy facility and it's beautiful all year, rain or shine," Kathleen in dosimetry recommended for #Seattle destinations. "Visit PCC for coffee and inexpensive takeout, and Woodland Park Zoo is nearby." https://visitseattle.org/neighborhoods/wallingford-green-lake/

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 12

Wayne Lundberg learned of #ProtonTherapy after hearing Rick Griffin, former Ms Athletic Trainer speak of protons for #ProstateCancer. Lundberg has a personal connection to Fred Hutchinson, the baseball manager & namesake of Fred Hutch. Find out what & his thoughts on protons: https://bit.ly/49OVrzS

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 9

If you have been diagnosed with #ProstateCancer, you have many treatment options at Fred Hutch. To learn more about #ProtonTherapy, schedule a call with a patient care coordinator today. Please fill out this form with as much detail as possible and we will get back to you: https://bit.ly/4fN0Njz

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 5

At the #ProtonTherapy facility, our clinical staff work hard to make the experience of radiation as positive as possible. For many kids, radiation therapist Trang Nguyen goes the extra mile to paint their masks. Families are grateful. Read Hedley's #ChildhoodCancer story here: https://bit.ly/4dwQKx1

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Check out Eden Hill restaurant in Queen Anne," suggested patient care coordinator, Jennifer for our staff series on hidden gem recommendations. It's one of her favorites. " And treat yourself to the Chef's Tasting," she added. https://www.edenhillrestaurant.com/

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! We are closed. Enjoy a treatment-free day, and we will see you bright and early tomorrow!

Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Aug 29

Despite his age, Fred Hutch providers were able to treat Doug Hortin for #EsophagealCancer so that it least impacted his good health. "I feel incredible in my 80s. My heart feels like I’m in my 60s," he said, after receiving #ProtonTherapy, which spared radiation to his heart. https://bit.ly/4l2MbyA

Former firefighter Doug Hortin, smiling with others by the ocean, shares a positive quote about his extended life due to the Fred Hutch team's dedication after esophageal cancer.

Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Aug 28

Read The Beam column on nutrition by Fred Hutch dietitian, Laura Martinell, RD. She explains why #ProtonTherapy patients may experience #fatigue, how it can affect the body and what patients can do to help regain energy despite other side-effects such as nausea. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eSOBNm

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Aug 26

Biomarkers, tumor markers and tumor boards: What #cancer patients need to know.
#CancerCare is changing — as are the tools, tests and the terms used to diagnose and predict its treatment. To make informed decisions it helps to know what there is to know! Learn about biomarkers, etc.: bit.ly/41lP6dE

Biomarkers, tumor markers and tumor boards: What cancer patients need to know

“It’s a very different world now in cancer,” said longtime patient advocate Ginny Mason. “Now you need to understand the subtype of your cancer. You need to know what your biomarkers are." Curious abo...

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Aug 21

For kids who've been through #cancer or who are in active treatment, going back to school can trigger concerns such as fear of not being accepted because of physical changes or the pressure of keeping up or catching up with work while still recovering. Learn more: bit.ly/4lQX1aq #ProtonTherapy

The Beam: Going back to school after cancer, radiation therapy and fatigue, meet a program department coordinator

What's new in proton therapy? Read the latest news and views from Fred Hutch's proton therapy facility’s patients and providers in The Beam, published monthly.

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Aug 20

Fred Hutch bone marrow transplant pioneer Dr. Rainer Storb marked two major milestones this year: turning 90 and retiring after nearly 60 years in a career that helped shape modern hematology. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Hi7ptq

Two lifetimes’ worth of bone marrow transplant breakthroughs

Dr. Rainer Storb began studying bone marrow transplantation when the field was in its infancy. As he retires 60 years later, Storb reflected on the exhausting early days, lifesaving breakthroughs and ...

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Aug 20

Bao-Ngoc Thi Nguyen, CMD, leads the excellent #MedicalDosimetry team at Fred Hutch #ProtonTherapy who create treatment plans by calculating the dose and angle of beams to avoid healthy tissue as much as possible. She celebrates her team for #NationalDosimetryDay. Learn more: bit.ly/46kXtcH

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Aug 17

Tune in to KEXP next Thursday, August 21st for Music Heals: Beyond Cancer, a day dedicated to the power of music to lift our spirits and heal our souls in the face of cancer.

Use the form linked below to share your experience and request a song: www.kexp.org/musicheals/

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Aug 18

If you are a patient of #ProtonTherapy at Fred Hutch, you’ve likely met Chris Bodewell. That’s because Bodewell, in addition to performing executive admin duties, he's often at the front desk and provides tours to prospective donors. Find out what Bodewell is like outside of work: bit.ly/3IPxT5y

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