Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center together with its partners the University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital and the Seattle Cancer Consotrium Alliance form the Fred Hutchinsonr/University of Washington Cancer Consortium. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center attracts preeminent researchers in the field of cancer research and treatment, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. On board on three Nobel Laureates, a MacArthur Fellow, six members of the Institute of Medicine and other award winning physticans and researchers. The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute is noteworthy. The Center is located in Seattle, Washington.

Address
1100 Fairview Ave. N. PO Box 19024 Seattle, WA 98109
E-mail
dforbes@fhcrc.org

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Cancer diagnosis puts people at greater risk for bankruptcy

People diagnosed with cancer are more than two-and-a-half times more likely to declare bankruptcy than those without cancer, according to a new study from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Researchers also found that ...

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Immune cells that suppress genital herpes infections identified

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington scientists have identified a class of immune cells that reside long-term in the genital skin and mucosa and are believed to be responsible for suppressing ...

Immunology created May 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs may also reduce the risk of dying from prostate cancer, study finds

Men with prostate cancer who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are significantly less likely to die from their cancer than men who don't take such medication, according to study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson ...

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Few breast cancer survivors maintain adequate physical activity despite benefits

Breast cancer survivors are among the women who could most benefit from regular physical activity, yet few meet national exercise recommendations during the 10 years after being diagnosed, according to a study by researchers ...

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How Seattle Cancer Care Alliance implemented Washington's Death with Dignity Act

Because several states are considering similar Death with Dignity laws, and because such legislation disproportionately affects cancer patients and their families, SCCA conducted a study to describe the institution's implementation ...

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Alcohol consumption has no impact on breast cancer survival

Although previous research has linked alcohol consumption to an increased risk of developing breast cancer, a new study has found that drinking before and after diagnosis does not impact survival from the disease. In fact, ...

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'Where you're treated matters' in terms of cancer survival

A study of older patients with advanced head and neck cancers has found that where they were treated significantly influenced their survival. The study, led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and published ...

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Infusion of stem cells and specially generated T-cells from same donor improves leukemia survival

In a significant advance for harnessing the immune system to treat leukemias, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for the first time have successfully infused large numbers of donor T-cells specific for ...

Cancer created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify variations in four genes associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer

An international research team co-led by cancer prevention researcher Ulrike "Riki" Peters, Ph.D., M.P.H., and biostatistician Hsu Li, Ph.D., at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has identified variations in four genes ...

Cancer created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

High-dose Vorinostat effective at treating relapsed lymphomas

Patients whose aggressive lymphomas have relapsed or failed to respond to the current front-line chemotherapy regimen now have an effective second line of attack against their disease. Reporting the results of a first-of-its-kind ...

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Eating deep-fried food associated with increased risk of prostate cancer, study finds

Regular consumption of deep-fried foods such as French fries, fried chicken and doughnuts is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, and the effect appears to be slightly stronger with regard to more aggressive ...

Cancer created Jan 28, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Delaying childbirth may reduce the risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer in younger women, study suggests

(Medical Xpress)—Younger women who wait at least 15 years after their first menstrual period to give birth to their first child may reduce their risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer by up to 60 percent, according ...

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Leading bone marrow transplant expert recommends significant change to current practice

One of the world's leading bone marrow transplant experts is recommending a significant change to current transplant practice for patients who need marrow or adult stem cells from an unrelated donor to treat hematologic malignancies. ...

Other created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Men on the mind: Study finds male DNA in women's brains

Male DNA is commonly found in the brains of women, most likely derived from prior pregnancy with a male fetus, according to first-of-its-kind research conducted at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. ...

Medical research created Sep 26, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Simple ovarian cancer symptom survey that checks for six warning signs may improve early detection

A simple three-question paper-and-pencil survey, given to women in the doctor's office in less than two minutes, can effectively identify those who are experiencing symptoms that may indicate ovarian cancer, according to ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Sep 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast