Fred Hutch - Proton Therapy

Fred Hutch - Proton Therapy Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy uses highly targeted radiation to treat complex tumors. Call (877) 897-7628 or email [email protected].

Fred Hutch - Proton Therapy is the only proton therapy center in the Pacific Northwest and a seven-state region surrounding region. Our doctors are excited to have proton therapy as part of their arsenal in making the most targeted and effective treatments available to patients. As an advanced form of radiation treatment, proton therapy can be calibrated with great precision to selectively kill ca

ncer cells while avoiding healthy tissue. With the opening of our proton therapy facility at on the Northwest Hospital campus, patients in our region who can benefit from proton therapy will no longer need to travel to other parts of the country for a multi-week course of treatment. The clinical benefits proton therapy offers over standard X-ray treatment for certain types of cancer are becoming increasingly well known. The accuracy of the delivery of proton radiation, for example, reduces damage to the healthy tissues and organs surrounding tumors. Other benefits include fewer side effects, including a decreased risk of developing secondary tumors (cancers that result from radiation treatment). We currently offer a monthly prostate cancer support group, hosted though Cancer Lifeline via Zoom. These meetings are open to past, current and prospective prostate cancer patients who received or plan to receive proton therapy at our facility. Please check in with our Concierge Team for more details. Prostate Dinner Club
Location: Held virtually via Zoom
Date: 4th Wednesday of every month
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

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A long-term Bremerton, Wash., resident, Teah, age 58, was devastated to learn in 2024 that her breast cancer had recurre...
06/05/2026

A long-term Bremerton, Wash., resident, Teah, age 58, was devastated to learn in 2024 that her breast cancer had recurred. Her initial diagnosis and treatment, including a lumpectomy and radiation therapy, took place in 2020 after she discovered a lump during a breast self-exam.

That first diagnosis was a shock, but she said the second one was a lot harder to take emotionally.

When she found a new lump in her armpit last year, she had it tested. A biopsy revealed a locoregional recurrence of her ductal breast cancer. Locoregional recurrence involves cancer in the same site or in nearby lymph nodes while metastatic recurrence involves other “distant” organs such as the liver, lungs or brain.

Teah’s adult daughter helped Teah research many therapy options, which ultimately led her to Fred Hutch Cancer Center.

“She told me that ‘If you have to go through cancer, Fred Hutch is where you want to be,’” Teah said. “I’ve been so happy with them, the nurses, the amazing physicians; it all works like a well-oiled machine. I don’t have to worry about what’s happening and can focus on healing.”

Fred Hutch radiation oncologist Kylie Kang, MD, who treated Teah, said breast cancer recurrences can often be more complex than newly diagnosed early-stage breast cancers.

“Patients can benefit from seeing a breast cancer specialist in radiation, medical and surgical oncology, as these cancers can be less common and more complex to treat,” she said. “It usually requires careful treatment management considerations, especially with a history of prior radiation.”

Teah met with Kang and decided proton therapy was the best radiation treatment approach.

“Protons were a great option for Teah,” Kang said. “We were able to reduce the areas of overlap with her prior radiation fields and lower the cumulative dose to the rest of her upper body, such as her lungs.”

Because protons so precisely target the tumor and minimize radiation to other tissue, they can help reduce the lifetime dose to healthy surrounding organs.

Though there were initial questions about whether proton therapy would be covered by Teah’s insurance, her team put together a convincing argument, pointing to her previous radiation treatment.

Surgery happened first, followed by chemotherapy. Three weeks of proton therapy came last. Physically, Teah had no issues and continued her daily three-mile hikes. The only thing she experienced was discoloration at the beam entry site.

“I followed the care team’s instructions to a T,” she said. “I really think this — and my general fitness — contributed to having no side effects, no burning or blistering or even much fatigue.”

Today, Teah is doing all the things she loves — ballroom dancing, hiking, being with family and basking in happy vibes.

“I consider myself cured unless or until I am told otherwise,” she said. “It helps me to go forward with that attitude.”

What are special considerations for young people with cancer? Find out in The Beam newsletter this month! We also brin...
06/04/2026

What are special considerations for young people with cancer? Find out in The Beam newsletter this month! We also bring you the story of patient, Amal Moussa, who was diagnosed at age 31 with a rare subtype and highlight our Women's Wellness Clinic, a survivorship program for patients, though not only for women! And finally, we introduce you our newest . Learn what Oliver Au Yong loves about his job and what he likes to do outside of work. https://bit.ly/4wZRZyK

Check out the summer veggie recipe collection from ! For (and every month, really), make it a goal to try adding healt...
06/02/2026

Check out the summer veggie recipe collection from ! For (and every month, really), make it a goal to try adding healthy recipes to complement or even replace your favorite meat-forward meals. You might find a new favorite! https://bit.ly/4v7sEkT

According to the American Cancer Society, the types of that affect men the most are , , and . It's important to t...
06/01/2026

According to the American Cancer Society, the types of that affect men the most are , , and . It's important to take preventive steps where possible and to get regularly - and fortunately all three of these cancers have screening options at Fred Hutch. When cancer is detected early, it's easiest to cure! So for in June, we encourage you to make your screening appointments! One of the best tools out there is the : https://bit.ly/4tR3Egu
In addition, check in with your primary physician for screening options for skin, prostate and lung.

Radiation therapy, including , is an integral part of treatment since its discovery in 1896. Advances in research and...
05/29/2026

Radiation therapy, including , is an integral part of treatment since its discovery in 1896. Advances in research and techniques have dramatically increased the effectiveness and precision of radiation therapy. Researchers in this field are working to leverage advances into world-class care for our patients. They focus on a number of research initiatives, including:

*FLASH radiotherapy is a technique that delivers ultra-high dose-rate radiation therapy, helping to improve patient outcomes by minimizing the damage to healthy tissues
*Researching how immune responses to radiation therapy can help develop systemic antitumor immunity
*By improving imaging and diagnostic techniques, radiotherapy treatments can be adapted for individual patients over the course of their treatment to improve safety and efficacy
*Harnessing the potential of AI to provide greater understanding across multiple fields of research
*Promoting cancer care and research across the world so outcomes can be improved for patients regardless of their location

Having access to the proton therapy cyclotron gives Fred Hutch researchers the ability to create radioisotopes, a groundbreaking form of radiation therapy.
Learn more about research in : https://bit.ly/489vXyY

Learn how people, science and music drive Fred Hutch radiation oncologist Dr. Katarina Nguyen. She shares the experience...
05/29/2026

Learn how people, science and music drive Fred Hutch radiation oncologist Dr. Katarina Nguyen. She shares the experiences that have shaped her medical career and personal interests around mentoring and radiation oncology for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. Learn what other talents she possesses. Hint: it involves a 17-stringed instrument. https://bit.ly/4wtaLP1

Today is . Remember, use sunscreen every day when you are going to be outside in the sun, even if it is overcast! Appl...
05/27/2026

Today is . Remember, use sunscreen every day when you are going to be outside in the sun, even if it is overcast! Apply generously and often and look for these factors:
*High sun protection factor (or SPF) - at least SPF 30 if you plan to be outside even for a short time. Here's why: UV radiation causes cumulative damage, leading to premature aging, wrinkles and skin cancer. While very brief, occasional exposure (like walking to a car) may not require it, daily short exposures add up.
*UVA and UVB protection as the sun emits various ultraviolet rays and you should be protected from all.
Finally, add other protective clothing such as wide-brimmed hats, UV-protective sunglasses and clothing with coverage!

Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM to learn about the efficacy and safety of during and after . Lisa Price, MS, ND, will joi...
05/26/2026

Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM to learn about the efficacy and safety of during and after . Lisa Price, MS, ND, will join our to explain the pros and cons of supplements. Register to join here: https://bit.ly/41YIqle

We will be closed in honor of today. We will see you bright and early tomorrow! Be well, be safe.
05/25/2026

We will be closed in honor of today. We will see you bright and early tomorrow! Be well, be safe.

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