Don Trelstad is a retired cardiologist who had #ProtonTherapy for # #ChoroidalMelanoma after successfully dealing with #AcuteMyeloidLeukemia. Read all about his experience: https://bit.ly/44RhYfp

Good morning, The #ProtonTherapy facility is closed today. Enjoy the day off and see you tomorrow! #CancerCare

When Ron White was told he had a suspicious spot at the back of his eye, he was surprised it was #cancer. Fortunately, he was referred to one of the top specialists in the field, who recommended #ProtonTherapy to eradicate #OcularMelanoma. Read White's story: https://bit.ly/4paRU69

Check out our video with physicians Dr. Ramesh Rengan and Dr. Andrew Stacey and their patient as they talk about #ProtonTherapy for #OcularMelanoma, explaining when and why it's the best treatment for this cancer. Millimeters matter. https://bit.ly/3Msxmsh

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As you think about New Year's resolutions, plan small changes you're more likely to stick to. Check out our article about doctor recommended resolutions and why they like them: https://bit.ly/494FUOI

Happy New Year 2026! We are closed today, but we will see you bright and early tomorrow. #ProtonTherapy

Congrats and Happy New Year to the almost 6100 #ProtonTherapy grads we've served over the years! May 2026 bring health, joy and everything good! Share your coin pic in the comments!

Happy Holidays! The #ProtonTherapy facility is closed today. Enjoy the day off and we'll see you tomorrow!

Tonight at 5:30 PM, dietitian Laura Martinell, RD, will speak about how eating a healthy diet can significantly support you during your #cancer treatment and recovery at our #ProstateCancer #SupportGroup. Register and join here: https://bit.ly/3DLn7L7 #ProtonTherapy

Need tips on how to deal with holiday eating? Our dietitian, Laura Martinell, has some advice from her #nutrition column in The Beam newsletter. Though this article references Thanksgiving, the tips are useful for all holiday feasting as well as any time of the year. https://bit.ly/47QcN1c

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

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/

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.

Happy Thanksgiving to all our valued patients, families and staff! We are closed today and tomorrow. Be safe, healthy and happy! #ProtonTherapy #Thanksgiving

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!

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

We are closed in observance and honor of #VeteransDay. We will see you bright and early tomorrow morning. #ProtonTherapy

#Halloween #HappyHalloween #ProtonTherapy

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

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

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

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

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. https://bit.ly/3WLexCo

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/

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

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

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

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.

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

"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/

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

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

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

"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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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.

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

#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

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

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