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

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 16d

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 · 20d

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 · 21d

"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 · 26d

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 · 29d

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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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Aug 14

Meet Teah. After a #BreastCancer recurrence, she sought out expert care at Fred Hutch. Her daughter recommended Fred Hutch after Teah found a lump during a breast self-exam. Her specialist care team at Fred Hutch recommended #ProtonTherapy because of her prior radiation therapy. bit.ly/4m22Kum

After a locoregional recurrence, a breast cancer patient sought out expert care at Fred Hutch

After the emotional shock of a breast cancer recurrence, Teah decided to seek care – and proton therapy – at Fred Hutch

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy @fredhutchprotons.bsky.social · Aug 13

For our series on destinations not to be missed, our dietitian Laura recommends you visit Smith's Cove Marina in Magnolia. "It's a peaceful place that feels a million miles away from the city but offers sweeping views of downtown - and Mt. Rainier - through the masts of the sail boats," she said.

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

The Beam #ProtonTherapy newsletter is out: Meet Teah, a breast cancer patient who sought out Fred Hutch for the amazing #BreastCancer specialists. How is returning to school different for children affected by #cancer? Our dietitian explains how to combat radiation-related fatigue. bit.ly/4oxO3RN

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

#ProtonTherapy social worker, Elizabeth, recommends a day trip to the small town of Snohomish outside of Seattle for a chance to shop the wonderful antique stores and enjoy the calm outside the city. "It has a great, historic main street and lots of things to see and do," she said. bit.ly/4lo8JZY

Welcome to Snohomish, Washington | Seattle NorthCountry

Seattle NorthCountry is located in northwest Washington State, nestled between the sparkling blue waters of Puget Sound and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains. Just 15 miles north ...

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Aug 4

Looking to reduce your risk for #colorectalcancer? Focus on fiber-rich whole foods, says Dr. Heather Greenlee, an epidemiologist at Fred Hutch and director of the Fred Hutch-based Cook for Your Life. Aim for about 30 grams of fiber per day. 👉 nyti.ms/3GYEZo5

How Your Diet Influences Your Colorectal Cancer Risk

Diagnoses are climbing in young people. What you choose to eat may help reduce your chances.

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

On the Fred Hutch Cook For Your Life webpage, you will find healthy nutrition resources and recipes for #cancer patients and anyone seeking to add healthy dietary practices, including "Eat to Beat the Summer Heat" options of easy, no-cook recipes. bit.ly/44DSaDO

Eat to Beat the Summer Heat With Easy No-Cook Strategies! | Cook for Your Life

Here at CFYL we’re all about getting into the kitchen and whipping up easy meals but sometimes in the summer it’s just too darn hot to cook! Unfortunately the idea of eating salads day after day doesn’t always cut it, so we’re here to tell that you can stay cool and still eat well and […]

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