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Making life beyond cancer a reality. fredhutch.org
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Fred Hutch
@doublewhammied
1 day ago
Univ of Washington's Dr. Tony Back brings it in his talk about hope & trust in
#cancer
care. Things have changed! Value in
#Cancer
Care
#CanSky
#VCC2025
@fredhutch.org
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@doublewhammied
1 day ago
Burnout happens in
#cancer
. To patients AND providers. What do we do about it?
#VCC2025
#CanSky
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Fred Hutch
@doublewhammied
1 day ago
Challenges AND solutions in
#cancer
care via patient advocate
@barbarasegarra.bsky.social
#CanSky
#VCC2025
@fredhutch.org
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Fred Hutch
@doublewhammied
1 day ago
Morning!!!
@fredhutch.org
's Dr. Veena Shankaran opens the Value in
#Cancer
Care Summit by talking about the importance of whole person care and the challenges of what's become a
#cancer
data tsunami.
#CanSky
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Fred Hutch
@doublewhammied
1 day ago
Beautiful tribute from
@fredhutch.org
's Dr. Scott Ramsey about amazing patient advocate Bridgette Hempstead, founder of
#CierraSisters
, who died in Dec 2024. Value in
#Cancer
Care Summit.
#CanSky
#VCC2025
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Fred Hutch
@doublewhammied
1 day ago
Northwest Medical Specialties' Dr. Sibel Blau talks about various pay models in
#cancer
care at
@fredhutch.org
's Value in
#Cancer
Care Summit.
#CanSky
#VCC2025
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Viral immunologist
@pgtimmune.bsky.social
, who recently joined Fred Hutch's Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division, aims to harness the "incredible potential" of the immune system to advance diagnostics, vaccines and cancer therapies.
bit.ly/3WJVpos
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Viral immunologist taps ‘incredible potential’ of immune system
New Fred Hutch Cancer Center viral immunologist Dr. Paul Thomas is working to turn the "incredible potential" of the immune system into real-life diagnostic and therapeutic applications. He studies ho...
https://bit.ly/3WJVpos
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Fred Hutch's Public Health Sciences Division is recruiting an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Faculty position in biostatistics. Join a collaborative, innovative research environment with robust support for scientific excellence. Learn more:
https://apply.interfolio.com/176402
about 12 hours ago
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After Jacqueline Woodfork, 59, was diagnosed with COVID, the attending physicians discovered a thymic tumor, located in her mediastinum. And it appeared that the tumor was growing into her heart, leading her to seek care at Fred Hutch - Proton Therapy.
https://bit.ly/3WKeiYt
1 day ago
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🎙️ Get ready to meet the Greek! In our new Oncology Insights podcast, Dr. Petros Grivas dives into the latest in cancer care with expert guests, covering treatments, trials and education in oncology. Watch/listen to episode 1 and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
https://bit.ly/4hEtCiU
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Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 1
Dr. Petros Grivas discusses his new podcast aimed at exploring the latest developments in cancer care and research. He emphasizes the importance of learning from colleagues, engaging with patients, and fostering community partnerships.
https://bit.ly/4hEtCiU
1 day ago
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For longtime Fred Hutch volunteers Karen Leslie and David Hopkins, no two days are alike. On one recent Monday, Leslie and Hopkins spent their volunteer shift at the Gift Shop at the Sloan Clinic. The next day, they were supporting the philanthropy team.
https://bit.ly/4hEGyp7
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The gift of giving back
https://bit.ly/4hEGyp7
4 days ago
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Dr. Marian Neuhouser of Fred Hutch explains how overlapping environmental and lifestyle factors could be driving a rise in cancer rates across Iowa and the greater Corn Belt region.
https://fxn.ws/47w1wBD
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Why cancer is hitting the Midwest harder than anywhere else in America
Cancer rates are rising alarmingly in America's Corn Belt states, including Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois, outpacing national averages since the mid-2010s.
https://www.foxnews.com/health/cancer-rates-climbing-americas-corn-belt-states-while-rest-country-sees-decline
5 days ago
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The longest living bone marrow transplant recipient sat down for a conversation with us for our new podcast. Check out his story: https://bit.ly/4nwZJCi
#bonemarrowtransplant
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He's one of the longest living bone marrow transplant survivors
More than 50 years ago when Chris Lundy was 21, he had a life-saving bone marrow transplant at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. At that time, transplant for blood disorders was a new and evolving procedure t...
https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2025/09/hes-one-of-the-longest-living-bone-marrow-transplant-survivors.html?creator=fred_hutch&team=content&utm_campaign=hutchnews&utm_content=1762099680&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
6 days ago
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🎙️ Get ready to meet the Greek! In our new Oncology Insights podcast, Dr. Petros Grivas dives into the latest in cancer care with expert guests, covering treatments, trials and education in oncology. Watch/listen to episode 1 and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
https://bit.ly/4hEtCiU
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Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 1
Dr. Petros Grivas discusses his new podcast aimed at exploring the latest developments in cancer care and research. He emphasizes the importance of learning from colleagues, engaging with patients, and fostering community partnerships.
https://bit.ly/4hEtCiU
7 days ago
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One thing about our clinical staff: they know how to BRING IT for the spooky season! 👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Fred Hutch! 🎃
#fredhutch
#halloween
#spookyseason
#cancer
#cancertreatment
#cancercare
#oncologynurse
#seattle
7 days ago
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Congrats to Steven Henikoff, PhD, of
@basicsci.fredhutch.org
on receiving the 55th Lewis S. Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Research!
@brandeisuniversity.bsky.social
recognized Henikoff with this prestigious award for his innovative studies on gene expression.
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Brandeis University honors Fred Hutch molecular biologist
Dr. Steven Henikoff, a molecular biologist at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, has won the prestigious Rosenstiel Award for Distinguished Work in Basic Medical Research from Brandeis University recognizing h...
https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2025/10/henikoff-rosenstiel-award-brandeis-gene-expression.html
8 days ago
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🎙️ Get ready to meet the Greek! In our new Oncology Insights podcast, Dr. Petros Grivas dives into the latest in cancer care with expert guests, covering treatments, trials and education in oncology. Watch/listen to episode 1 and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
https://bit.ly/4hEtCiU
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Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 1
Dr. Petros Grivas discusses his new podcast aimed at exploring the latest developments in cancer care and research. He emphasizes the importance of learning from colleagues, engaging with patients, and fostering community partnerships.
https://bit.ly/4hEtCiU
8 days ago
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Congrats Fred Hutch oncologist to Dr. Heather Parsons on being awarded the Maudslien Endowed Chair in Breast Cancer Precision Oncology Research. The support allows structure new experiments to build on her early success with ctDNA screening tests.
https://bit.ly/47nUn6o
9 days ago
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Why are lobular breast cancers found at later stages? What are the biological hallmarks of this disease? Are there ways to reduce the risk of lobular? And what about new research? Fred Hutch experts provided answers to these questions and more.
https://bit.ly/4qzSqwK
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Patient stories, provider advice mark invasive lobular breast cancer awareness event
Why are lobular breast cancers found at later stages? What are the biological hallmarks of this disease? Are there ways to reduce the risk of lobular? And what about new research? Fred Hutch experts p...
https://bit.ly/4qzSqwK
9 days ago
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Fred Hutch
@doublewhammied
11 days ago
Trying to wrap your brain around a
#metastatic
#breastcancer
diagnosis? This
#MBC
event is coming right up on Sat, Nov. 1, at
@fredhutch.org
Hear from researchers, clinicians, supportive care docs & patients at this special event designed 4
#MBC
patients & caregivers. Click to register! 👇
#CanSky
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Metastatic Breast Cancer: From Surviving to Thriving
You are invited to the Metastatic Breast Cancer: From Surviving to Thriving patient and caregiver education event, hosted by Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
https://www.fredhutch.org/en/events/metastatic-breast-cancer-from-surviving-to-thriving.html
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Fred Hutch
Yasu Arimura
10 days ago
@jhigginswriter.bsky.social
wrote an article about my lab and our frog 🐸 at the Hutch! Thank you!
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HICOR's 10th Annual Value in Cancer Care Summit will bring together individuals from across the healthcare spectrum to collaborate on ways to improve the quality and value of cancer care in the region. 📅 Nov. 6 📍Seattle, WA Register:
https://bit.ly/4oEBWSb
10 days ago
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We sat down with Shannon Colohan to learn more about the breast reconstructive process and how knowing your options can empower those living with
#breastcancer
. Watch the full video via our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/i1zfzvt-evs
#fredhutch
#reconstructivesurgery
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10 days ago
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Why are lobular breast cancers found at later stages? What are the biological hallmarks of this disease? Are there ways to reduce the risk of lobular? And what about new research? Fred Hutch experts provided answers to these questions and more.
https://bit.ly/4qzSqwK
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Patient stories, provider advice mark invasive lobular breast cancer awareness event
Why are lobular breast cancers found at later stages? What are the biological hallmarks of this disease? Are there ways to reduce the risk of lobular? And what about new research? Fred Hutch experts p...
https://bit.ly/4qzSqwK
11 days ago
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Dr.
@yarimura.bsky.social
brings frogs back to Fred Hutch after a long absence to study the structure of DNA-linked molecular complexes that change during the cell cycle and malfunction in cancer and other diseases.
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Frogs help Fred Hutch find the shape of small things
Frogs have made significant contributions to Fred Hutch science over the years as a model organism that shares much of our biology, but they've been absent from the menagerie for about two decades. Dr...
https://bit.ly/3J8S5Ae
11 days ago
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When
#science
meets
#spookyseason
! 🧬🎃 We didn’t think it was possible, but our
@basicsci.fredhutch.org
and Human Biology Divisions raised the bar once again as they turned their creativity loose on some pumpkins during their annual pumpkin carving contest.
12 days ago
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HICOR's 10th Annual Value in Cancer Care Summit will bring together individuals from across the healthcare spectrum to collaborate on ways to improve the quality and value of cancer care in the region. 📅 Nov. 6 📍Seattle, WA Register:
https://bit.ly/4oEBWSb
12 days ago
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Join us Wednesday, Nov.19 for an accredited dinner event and hear expert talks covering new advances in
#breastcancer
treatment: ✅ Modern surgical approaches ✅Tailoring radiation ✅ Medical oncology perspectives Register:
https://bit.ly/3W8gM2g
@meghanrflanagan @drjenspecht
13 days ago
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Fred Hutch's Human Biology Division is recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor to lead a laboratory-based research program focused on the biological mechanisms of solid tumor cancers and their clinical translation. Learn more and apply:
https://apply.interfolio.com/174007
13 days ago
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Fred Hutch Basic Sciences Division
14 days ago
So many phenomenal pumpkins at this year’s carving contest! Congratulations to the Berger Lab for most humorous, the Talbot Lab for most horrific, the
@melodygcampbell.bsky.social
Lab for most artistic and the
@harmitmalik.bsky.social
Lab for most scientific!
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HICOR's 10th Annual Value in Cancer Care Summit will bring together individuals from across the healthcare spectrum to collaborate on ways to improve the quality and value of cancer care in the region. 📅 Nov. 6 📍Seattle, WA Register:
https://bit.ly/4oEBWSb
14 days ago
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"It doesn't matter what your age is. It also doesn't matter if you just recently had a mammogram three months ago and notice a new lump. Still go get it checked out," says Dr. Natasha Kwendakwema. Watch the full video via our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/iDDEdVZiHhk
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14 days ago
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Congrats to Fred Hutch biostatistician Dr. Ruth Etzioni on receiving the 2025 Early Detection Impact Award at
#EDxConf25
! Etzioni was honored for her seminal contributions to cancer early detection biomarker research. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4qlrKQd
15 days ago
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Fred Hutch
Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy
15 days ago
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
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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.
https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/blog/2025/09/the-beam-understanding-liver-gastrointestinal-and-breast-cancer-treatments-at-fred-hutch-proton-herapy.html#HCC
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“Breast cancer treatment and follow-up often continue for months and years after diagnosis, so understanding the expected timelines can help with planning and peace of mind,” says Dr. Natasha Kwendakwema, an oncologist from Fred Hutch.
https://wb.md/42KIaHF
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Breast Cancer Treatment Plan: Is this Right for Me?
Breast Cancer Treatment Plan: Is This Right for Me? Find out what you need to know about finding the best treatment for you.
https://wb.md/42KIaHF
16 days ago
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Fred Hutch
Jackie Montstream
17 days ago
Stream for Fred Hutch is hosting our first annual World AIDS Day stream event on Dec 1 ❣️ This is a night for creators like you to rally your chosen family and make an impact. All funds raised will benefit HIV/AIDs research at
@fredhutch.org
! Learn more and sign up:
tiltify.com/fredhutch/wo...
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In this episode of our Bench to Bedside and Beyond podcast, John Scheleen describes the surreal feeling when his work at Fred Hutch overlaps with his treatment here. Watch:
https://bit.ly/4nIyqG2
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First an employee, then a patient
John Scheleen joined Fred Hutch's Office of Sponsored Research in 2006. Six years later, he found a “weird” mole that catapulted him beyond the world of grants and financial reports and into the world of patient care.
https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2025/09/first-an-employee-then-a-patient.html?creator=fred_hutch&team=content&utm_campaign=hutchnews&utm_content=1760895420&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
19 days ago
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Fred Hutch's Human Biology Division is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to lead a laboratory-based research program focused on the biological mechanisms of solid tumor cancers and their clinical translation. Learn more and apply:
https://apply.interfolio.com/174007
21 days ago
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Join us Sunday, November 1 for an day of learning, connection and empowerment for people living with
#metastatic
#breastcancer
and their caregivers. Register by October 31:
https://bit.ly/4guWv0i
21 days ago
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Fred Hutch
Waggoner Lab
22 days ago
Tumor-infiltrating bacteria disrupt cancer epithelial cell interactions and induce cell-cycle arrest
www.cell.com/cancer-cell/...
@cp-cancercell.bsky.social
@fredhutch.org
@mdanderson.bsky.social
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Tumor-infiltrating bacteria disrupt cancer epithelial cell interactions and induce cell-cycle arrest
Galeano Niño et al. show that extracellular bacteria dominate colorectal and oral tumor microniches, remodeling the microenvironment with reduced cell density, scattered epithelium, and low proliferat...
https://www.cell.com/cancer-cell/fulltext/S1535-6108(25)00402-7
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Fred Hutch
Merkel Cell Carcinoma Collaborative (MC3) Institute
22 days ago
📢 We’re Hiring!
#MC3Institute
is seeking a full-time Clinical Trials Coordinator to join our dedicated
#cancerresearch
team advancing studies in Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
@fredhutch.org
🧪 Application deadline: October 27 🔗
wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recrui...
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reposted by
Fred Hutch
Nucleic Acids Research
24 days ago
⭐ NAR Breakthrough! ⭐ 🔬 How do
#kinetochores
rebuild each
#cellcycle
? A new study reveals the order of assembly, hidden interdependencies, and a new regulatory mechanism. 🧬 Read more:
academic.oup.com/nar/article/...
@suebiggins.bsky.social
@fredhutch.org
#NARbreakthrough
#ChromosomeSegregation
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Fred Hutch Vice President & Chief Data Officer
@jtleek.bsky.social
sat down with
@kuow.org
to explain how the Cancer
#AI
Alliance (CAIA) is breaking down research silos with federated learning, accelerating the pace of research breakthroughs. Listen:
bit.ly/47927Js
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Can AI really cure cancer?
In the debate over how fast we should be embracing artificial intelligence, one thing comes up again and again. The claim from tech CEOs that AI can cure cancer. So can it?
https://bit.ly/47927Js
22 days ago
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Fred Hutch
Waggoner Lab
24 days ago
IL-2/IL-15 signaling induces NK cell production of FLT3LG augmenting anti-PD-1 immunotherapy
aacrjournals.org/cancerimmuno...
@fredhutch.org
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Join us Wednesday, Nov.19 for an accredited dinner event and hear expert talks covering new advances in
#breastcancer
treatment: ✅ Modern surgical approaches ✅Tailoring radiation ✅ Medical oncology perspectives Register:
https://bit.ly/3W8gM2g
@meghanrflanagan @drjenspecht
24 days ago
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Fred Hutch's
@rahulbanerjeemd.bsky.social
discusses the evolving role of measurable residual disease (MRD) in hematologic malignancies on the podcast Treating Blood Cancers 👉
treatingbloodcancers.org/e107/
24 days ago
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reposted by
Fred Hutch
Noam Ross
25 days ago
A neat
#rstats
#job
with
@jtleek.bsky.social
at
@fredhutch.org
:
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In a study published in @science.org, Fred Hutch immunologist Meghan Koch, PhD, describes how breastmilk helps newborn mice develop immune tolerance to gut microbes and new foods, revealing a key mechanism that kicks in during the first week of life.
https://bit.ly/4ogmQ53
26 days ago
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Fred Hutch’s mammogram vans can each perform nearly two dozen scans per day throughout the Puget Sound region, from Marysville to Tacoma. They operate six days a week with patients scheduled months in advance. Call 206.606.7800 to schedule your mammogram
https://bit.ly/3KKKatd
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Mammogram vans remove barriers that people face accessing breast cancer screening
Fred Hutch's two mobile mammography vans -- “mammovans” for short -- are intended to remove barriers that people face accessing mammograms in under-resourced communities.
https://bit.ly/3KKKatd
27 days ago
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Fred Hutch's Human Biology Division is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to lead a laboratory-based research program focused on the biological mechanisms of solid tumor cancers and their clinical translation. Learn more and apply:
https://apply.interfolio.com/174007
28 days ago
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