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The LTFU LifeLinks newsletter is sent quarterly to people who have undergone treatment through Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's transplant program.
As those of you who have had a transplant know, the financial burdens involved can greatly contribute to the stress faced by patients and their families.
Patients with limited or no insurance coverage face obstacles to medical care both during and after the transplant. As we increase medical knowledge through our research, we keep in mind the importance of providing treatments that are not only effective, but also accessible to those who need them.
The current feature article describes research that explores how cost can affect transplant success. This type of research helps us understand the overall impact of transplantation on our patients and their families.
Best regards,
Paul Martin, M.D.
Director, Long-Term Follow-Up
Featured Readings
Data shows a need to study financial pressures faced by transplant patients. Read more » Staff Profile
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Joanne Quinn sees the best in humanity every day. Read more » |
Former Patient Profile
Mark is glad to be around to influence people in a good way—and to be influenced by them. Read more » Educational Events
This group provides peer support for patients, facilitated by LTFU nurses. All transplant and returning follow-up patients are welcome to attend and share their experiences. Caregivers welcome. Participation can be in person or by conference call. Bring your lunch if pressed for time.
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When
Every Thursday
11:30-12:30 p.m.
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Where
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
825 Eastlake Ave. E.
Sixth Floor, Room 23
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To participate in the discussion via conference call,
1. dial 1-641-715-3300.
2. At the prompt to enter a PIN number, enter 882679 followed by the # symbol.
You will be charged a long-distance fee. If you need financial help, we can provide you with a phone card.
Questions? Contact Long-Term Follow-Up at (206) 667-4415.
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Remembering Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, 1920-2012
Dr. Thomas, 'father of bone marrow transplantion,' won the Nobel Prize for his lifesaving treatment for blood cancers. Read more » 
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
If you have any medical or long-term follow-up questions, call:
(206) 667-4415
If you have comments or questions about the newsletter or would like to be added to or deleted from our mailing list, contact Kevin Bray at:
(206) 667-6256
or by e-mail at:
ltfunews@fhcrc.org
You are also welcome to subscribe to receive an electronic version of the newsletter via e-mail by
visiting:
http://www.fhcrc.org/about/pubs
/enews/ltfu-enews/index.htmlFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical technology to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases.
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