When someone is diagnosed with cancer, the learning curve required to get up to speed can be daunting. What are the best treatment options? The Cancer Information Service (CIS) is here to help it's free! Read more: https://bit.ly/4e3fJLj

Fred Hutch and the University of Washington are jointly recruiting a Director of Clinical Research for #Sarcoma — a physician-scientist ready to lead a collaborative sarcoma clinical research program across our institutions. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4tf6kVr #hiring

Dr. Jonathan Bricker, a psychologist and public health researcher, was recently awarded the Endowed Chair in Cancer Prevention at Fred Hutch. The honor recognizes 20+ years of turning behavioral science into practical tools to reduce cancer risk at scale. https://bit.ly/4sNs5vw

In mid march at the first TRACER education symposium, rare cancer patients and caregivers joined researchers and clinicians to learn, connect and problem‑solve together. Dive into practical resources, and what’s next for the rare cancer community → https://bit.ly/4bY0AbA

Talked a bit at #SCHD26 abt how I came to @fredhutch.org & got involved in #cancer #research & learned abt #healthdisparities by first being diagnosed w/ #nolump #lobular #breastcancer. Funny how life works out. TY @binaytara.bsky.social @lobularbca.bsky.social #CanSky @enddisparities.bsky.social

Treatment-free Remission in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Low- and Middle-Income Countries | NEJM www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/... Tyrosine kinase inhibitor drugs can be highly effective against CML. Authors report barriers to access in low- and middle-income countries can be overcome. @fredhutch.org

In an indirect comparative analysis of the phase 3 SEQUOIA and AMPLIFY trials, zanubrutinib was associated with improved PFS vs acalabrutinib plus venetoclax in treatment-naive CLL. Read more @fredhutch.org #leusm #oncology #OncClub www.onclive.com/view/indirec...

Thanks Kelly Mitchell @fredhutch.org for spotlighting our paper in @natureportfolio.nature.com Nature Communications. You captured the essence of our paper so nicely. Yay for science communication! www.fredhutch.org/en/news/spot...

We’re proud to announce the launch of Fred Hutch’s new Division of Surgical Oncology, a major step forward in advancing surgical innovation, translational science and multidisciplinary cancer care. Dr. John Gore has been named the division’s inaugural Division Director and Senior Vice President.

Celebrating #NationalDoctorsDay with a heartfelt shout-out to our amazing healthcare professionals! The unparalleled care we provide our patients would not be possible without your tireless dedication and commitment. Thank you to the wonderful doctors around the world.

We’re thrilled to share that the @uwmedicine.bsky.social @fredhutch.org Population Health Colorectal Cancer Screening Program received national recognition for achievement in prevention from ACS National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable. Learn more at http://nccrt.org/2026-awards/ @issakamd.bsky.social

Salute to Susan Parkhurst, the newest AAAS fellow from Fred Hutch Cancer Center @fredhutch.org @basicsci.fredhutch.org

Happy to see @fredhutch.org's Dr. Chris Li speaking at the Summit on Cancer Health Disparities #SCHD26. Poor outcomes are not just due 2 aggressive #cancer. ACCESS, INSURANCE status & education (of providers and patients and payers) make a huge difference. #CanSky #IDSky @enddisparities.bsky.social

Tiffany Go from @fredhutch.org talks about the importance of collecting #SOGI data to better serve #cancer patients. #SCHD26 "The more we know about you, the better we can provide for your care." #CanSky #MedSky

“We’re really focusing now on a plant-based diet for survivorship — plant foods that contain fiber to help diversify the gut #microbiome and other nutrients to reduce cancer risk,” said Paula Macris, a dietitian at Fred Hutch. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c1OpeZ

Fred Hutch and the University of Washington are jointly recruiting a Director of Clinical Research for #Sarcoma — a physician-scientist ready to lead a collaborative sarcoma clinical research program across our institutions. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4tf6kVr #hiring

If you needed a sign that #spring is arriving in Seattle — this is it. 🌸 Cherry blossoms are opening up around Fred Hutch’s South Lake Union campus, holding strong through the wind to signal brighter days ahead. ☀️

In a @nejm.org letter on treatment-free remission in CML, Fred Hutch’s Jerry Radich, MD, et al. report that “patient-support strategies incorporating access to TKIs and molecular diagnostics make treatment-free remission achievable in resource-limited settings.” https://bit.ly/3O2UFtO

We're pleased to share that the @nejm.org has published our "Letter to the Editor" on treatment-free remission for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in low- and middle-income countries!

Shadman, Venur named deputy CMOs and endowed chairs @fredhutch.org https://cancerletter.com/in-brief/20260320_6d/

New research published in led by Dr. Heather Parsons shows ultrasensitive #ctDNA testing may identify women with triple-negative #breastcancer who are at either a very high or very low risk for recurrence after surgery. https://wb.md/3NIkvDl

TB has been with humanity for tens of thousands of years — and it’s still killing more people than any other infectious disease today. On #WorldTBDay, Fred Hutch scientists share why they're cautiously optimistic: https://bit.ly/41pFbTF

“We’re really focusing now on a plant-based diet for survivorship — plant foods that contain fiber to help diversify the gut #microbiome and other nutrients to reduce cancer risk,” said Paula Macris, a dietitian at Fred Hutch. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c1OpeZ

New research published in led by Dr. Heather Parsons shows ultrasensitive #ctDNA testing may identify women with triple-negative #breastcancer who are at either a very high or very low risk for recurrence after surgery. https://wb.md/3NIkvDl

Long-term analysis suggests follicular lymphoma can be cured, @fredhutch.org study finds https://cancerletter.com/clinical-roundup/20260313_8a/

When broken strands of DNA get repaired improperly, they can stitch together in new “Frankengene” fusions that can cause cancer. Fred Hutch researchers are working to better understand how a fusion called ZFTA-RELA drives rare brain tumors in children. https://bit.ly/4bc8WgG

More young people in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with colon cancer, often after symptoms are dismissed as “something minor.” For Carolyn Vasquez it started with unexplained weight loss and fatigue, then blood in her stool. Read more https://bit.ly/4sCIvXj @king5news.com.web.brid.gy

When broken strands of DNA get repaired improperly, they can stitch together in new “Frankengene” fusions that can cause cancer. Fred Hutch researchers are working to better understand how a fusion called ZFTA-RELA drives rare brain tumors in children. https://bit.ly/4bc8WgG

In our latest #podcast, #psychologist Jonathan Bricker, PhD, talks about why people readily embrace dietary #supplements turn away from science-based cancer prevention. Listen to the podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts https://bit.ly/4bgr7lh

When broken strands of DNA get repaired improperly, they can stitch together in new “Frankengene” fusions that can cause cancer. Fred Hutch researchers are working to better understand how a fusion called ZFTA-RELA drives rare brain tumors in children. https://bit.ly/4bc8WgG

Backed by a two-year $300,000 award from @kunifoundation.bsky.social, Dr. Lisa Tachiki is pursuing a unique approach to make immune checkpoint inhibitors more accessible to patients worldwide. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sP28eV

Fred Hutch hematologists highlight findings on making stem cell transplants safer and more effective at the 2026 Tandem Meetings. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sGtzHy #stemcelltransplants #Tandem26

“Colorectal cancers are one of the most preventable cancers, and screening is a powerful tool for prevention and early detection,” said University of Washington Division of Gastroenterology’s Dr. Rachel Issaka. But one in three skips it. @uwmedicine.bsky.social @fredhutch.org

Fred Hutch is pleased to announce the appointment of Drs. @mshadman.bsky.social and Vyshak Venur as Deputy CMOs effective April 1. They’ll lead hematologic, solid tumor, acute care, and inpatient/outpatient services in partnership with CMO Dr. Tom Purcell to advance clinical excellence.

In a recent study published in @natsmb.nature.com, @lapointelab.bsky.social uses innovative lab techniques to observe in real time how two proteins help ribosomes decide where to start translating strands of messenger RNA. https://bit.ly/47ow0q1

A huge thanks to Meghan R. Flanagan, MD, MPH, of @fredhutch.org, for stopping by during #MBCC26 to talk all things breast surgical oncology! Head to our site for exclusive commentary from Dr Flanagan and more. #bcsm #oncology www.onclive.com/conference/m...

We have some genetic sleuth work to share with you! What started as a rotation project turned into nothing short of an amazing collaboration between 4 labs in the zoo that is @basicsci.fredhutch.org. We found an essential histone chaperone long thought to be missing in most animals 🕵️‍♂️ bit.ly/4uf8sxz

Dr. Soheil Meshinchi, a world leader in pediatric AML research, has been named the second holder of the Dylan Burke Endowed Chair in Immunotherap to accelerate innovative, immune‑based treatments for children with high‑risk blood cancers. https://bit.ly/4l2egGw

Maybe a highlight for any scientist or clinician - having an ice cream flavor made in honor of you! Congrats to my colleague @fredhutch.org Dr Rachel Issaka mollymoon.com/blog/dr-rach...

WATCH: Meghan R. Flanagan, MD, MPH, of @fredhutch.org, notes the nuanced discussions that multidisciplinary tumor boards should have to optimize breast cancer management strategies. #MBCC26 #bcsm #Oncology www.onclive.com/view/dr-flan...

Published today in Science Immunology: @sriv4000.bsky.social and team find a new way to give #CARTcells their own portable pit crew, allowing them to rejuvenate on the go and transforms them into a type of T cell that can support long-term immune responses against tumors. https://bit.ly/3NiSged

Deadlines for our summer high school programs are fast approaching! Apply now: https://linktr.ee/fredhutch #summerinternships #codingforcancer #researchopportunities #labshadow #scienceeducation

Dr. Soheil Meshinchi, a world leader in pediatric AML research, has been named the second holder of the Dylan Burke Endowed Chair in Immunotherap to accelerate innovative, immune‑based treatments for children with high‑risk blood cancers. https://bit.ly/4l2egGw

Take a tour of the Human Nutrition Lab with us! This is where our dietetic technicians prepare meals for those participating in controlled feeding studies 🥦 #nationalnutritionmonth #researchstudy #cancerprevention

@biorxivpreprint.bsky.social Treg restrain IL-15-mediated cytotoxic and bystander T cell activity in mucosal tissue without compromising antigen-driven memory www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6... @fredhutch.org

My awesome colleague, @yarimura.bsky.social, is recruiting a postdoc to start at the end of 2026 or early 2027! His lab uses cryo-EM to uncover structural basis of key chromatin events using native complexes isolated from human cells or Xenopus egg extracts! careers-fhcrc.icims.com/jobs/30706/p...

Follicular lymphoma has long been deemed incurable. New findings from a 15-year follow-up analysis of clinical trial patients with follicular lymphoma could upend that prediction. @mshadman.bsky.social @swog.org Read more: https://bit.ly/4rIb59x

Fred Hutch is bringing the 🔥 to #STATMadness! @yapeng-su.bsky.social and team uncovered how the sugar mannose supercharges T cells and boosts tumor control. Let’s run up the score — vote in @statnews.com’s bracket-style tournament now! 👉 https://bit.ly/4aUz4en

Dr. Holly Harris has been named the inaugural Bus Family Endowed Chair, supporting critical women's health research. This support allows Dr. Harris to pursue her research secure in the knowledge that financial support will be ongoing. Full story here: https://bit.ly/4aWYqIL

Join Fred Hutch, UW Medicine and United Imaging for the 3rd Annual Molecular Imaging Symposium. Topics will include applications of molecular imaging in clinical trials development, understanding disease biology and advancing clinical care. Register: https://bit.ly/4s5uz7S