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Fred Hutch - Proton Therapy is the only proton therapy center in the Pacific Northwest and a seven-state region surrounding region.

The holiday season can be stressful, and even more so when you are dealing with #cancer and undergoing treatment. Here are some helpful tips for managing the time of year from our Fred Hutch supportive services staff: https://bit.ly/47SItDi #ProtonTherapy
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Jennifer on our patient access team recommends a trek across the Cascades to visit the Bavarian gem #Leavenworth.Winter is one of the best times to visit, as the tiny town is decked out for the holidays and often dusted with snow, but it is beautiful year-round as well. https://leavenworth.org/
December 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday. While shopping for gifts, remember all those who can benefit from your generosity this season with a gift to Fred Hutch. https://bit.ly/3LOZFAP
Your support fuels earlier detection, more personalized therapies, and better outcomes for patients.
December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all our valued patients, families and staff! We are closed today and tomorrow. Be safe, healthy and happy! #ProtonTherapy #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Need a moment to destress among #ProtonTherapy treatments and upcoming holidays? Join Linda Portnoy's Meditation for Self-Compassion class today at 3 PM via Zoom. Contact [email protected] for details!
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Tonight at 5:30 PM, join us for our monthly #ProtonTherapy #ProstateCancer #SupportGroup. This month, Matthew Givens, MD will talk about the important role of palliative care. Register and join here: https://bit.ly/3DLn7L7
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We are closed in observance and honor of #VeteransDay. We will see you bright and early tomorrow morning. #ProtonTherapy
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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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October 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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/
October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
October 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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
September 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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
September 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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.
September 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
September 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
"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/
September 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
September 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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
September 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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
September 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"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/
September 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy Labor Day! We are closed. Enjoy a treatment-free day, and we will see you bright and early tomorrow!
September 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
August 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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
August 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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
August 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM