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News from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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Sean Cryan never imagined that his daughter Louisa would suffer from leukemia – or that, a few years later, he would be diagnosed with cancer too. Now they joke with each other about who has had more treatment.
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How dual diagnoses taught
one family some of life’s most important lessons
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A Fred Hutch symposium examined how sleep disruptions contribute to many health problems – and stressed the importance of getting enough shut-eye.
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A study by Dr. Caitlin Mason and colleagues found that the 'sunshine vitamin' may be associated with weight loss in some women. But they also found potential dangers if your vitamin D levels get too high – or too low.
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Exercise, meditation and other simple measures can
help combat the mental fogginess that affects many cancer survivors.
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Teen cancer patients weigh in on whether hit movie “The Fault in Our Stars” captures the truth of adolescence spent in and out of hospitals.
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How counseling and creativity can help prostate
cancer survivors restore their sexual relationships.
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Dr. Katherine Guthrie and colleagues found that the antidepressant venlafaxine could help women overcome hot flashes and night sweats with fewer risks than hormone treatments.
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Dr. Eric Holland’s team is building a cancer database that will let doctors enter a patient’s tumor information and see which treatments were most effective for others with similar malignancies.
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A recent analysis by Dr. Joshua Roth found that a landmark, Hutch-based Women’s Health Initiative trial saved a generation of women from combined hormone therapy’s potentially devastating effects – generating a significant return on investment.
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Lace up your shoes for the MoveMMORE 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk in Magnuson Park.
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When defining your estate plans, take a cue from Steve Jobs, Elizabeth Edwards and Leroi Moore.
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Grab a bike and join us for this year’s Obliteride. Ride August 10 and celebrate all weekend. With every dollar going to cancer research, it’s an event you don’t want to miss. Not a cyclist? Volunteer opportunities abound.
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Donate miles to help reduce travel costs for cancer patients and families who may not have the means to travel to Seattle for treatment. Miles also help us create travel packages for our fundraising events.
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Our lifesaving discoveries wouldn’t be possible without your support.
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Nature, May 28, 2014
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HealthDay, May 5, 2014
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GeekWire Radio, May 3, 2014
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© 2014 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N. PO Box 19024 Seattle, WA 98109
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