Q&A: How your blood could help a cancer patient
Donated blood is in short supply. That’s a problem for many people with cancer.
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New patient orientation
We know a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. We are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Learn more about how to prepare for your first visit at Fred Hutch.
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You may request an appointment or second opinion at Fred Hutch for your family member or friend by either calling us or filling out our online appointment request form.
Resources for caregivers
Just as every patient’s situation is different, every caregiver may be called upon to perform different tasks. We are here to provide support and resources specific to your needs.
Welcome to MyChart
It’s important for our patients to be connected to resources and have access to their care team in one convenient portal. With our patient portal, MyChart, patients can communicate with their care team, view their medical records, request an appointment and have access to other resources.
Connected Care
Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine. This relationship allows for enhanced care coordination with one of the world’s leading integrated health systems. Together, Fred Hutch and UW Medicine are a powerful team for adults facing cancer.
Our expertise
Preventative care
The best way to treat cancer is to identify it early or before it starts. From discussing hereditary cancer risks to providing screenings, we offer specialized programs dedicated to the risk assessment, prevention and early detection of cancer.
Care at Fred Hutch
Whether it is before, during or after your treatment, we have services and support for you and your family no matter what stage you are in.
Featured news
Learn more about what's happening at Fred Hutch.
Oncology nurse supports her husband through prostate cancer treatment with proton therapy
In October of 2019, Barry, who is 73 years old, and therefore part of a high-risk age group for prostate cancer, received a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test during his annual check-up. A few weeks later, following their daily evening walk, they were reminded to check his PSA test results when they saw a prostate cancer story on the local news channel.
Tapped to be a blood stem cell donor, Abbie Hecker finds new meaning in her work as a blood and marrow transplant provider
It might strike some people as strange to ask for time off a week before starting a new job, but Abbie Hecker, newly hired to work on the blood and marrow transplant unit at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, felt fairly confident that her new supervisor would understand.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Stands with Black Lives Matter; Commits to Addressing Institutional and Systemic Racism in Health and Cancer Care
The King County Board of Health recently passed a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. SCCA is committed to doing the work required to addressing institutional and systemic racism in health and cancer care.
“Being a physician means not only treating the disease, but supporting my patients’ strength, hope and recovery.”
