
Patient and caregiver education classes and events
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers wellness classes and programs to support patients and caregivers in all aspects of living with cancer.
Following the merger of long-time partners, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, the organization was renamed to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as UW Medicine's cancer program.
Upcoming Patient Education Events
Below are upcoming patient education events sponsored or supported by Fred Hutch. If you have any questions about an upcoming patient education event, please reach out to Ritu Shriyan at rshriyan@seattlecca.org.

March 18, 2023
This is a free, educational event for bladder and urinary tract cancer patients and their loved ones.

March 25, 2023
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is hosting a free, virtual patient education event for sarcoma patients and caregivers, in partnership with the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation and Sarcoma Foundation of America. During the event, providers will talk about:
- Introduction to sarcoma
- Updates to radiation for treating sarcoma
- Genetic testing
- Supportive care for patients with sarcoma
- Information on rehab medicine and survivorship

April 1, 2023
Fred Hutch is hosting a free education event: Ocular Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Education Symposium, in partnership with A Cure in Sight and CURE OM. During the event, providers will present important information on diagnosis, treatment, surgical and radiation oncology advancements, research as well as information on survivorship and supportive care.

May 20, 2023
You are invited to the Northwest Melanoma Symposium: Science to Survivorship, co-hosted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the Melanoma Research Foundation. In this free, patient education event, providers will talk about updates in melanoma treatment. They will also discuss supportive care topics, such as managing anxiety and treatment side effects.
Past patient education events
Below are past patient education events sponsored or supported by Fred Hutch. Materials from the events are provided in case you missed an event but want to learn more. If you have any questions about an upcoming or past patient education event, please reach out to Ritu Shriyan at rshriyan@seattlecca.org.
Community Events and Classes
For information or questions regarding local and national support organizations, groups, and retreats, contact the Patient & Family Resource Center at patientresourcectr@seattlecca.org or (206) 606-2081.