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The exclusion of immunocompromised patients in clinical trials and how we can do better

The exclusion of immunocompromised patients in clinical trials and how we can do better

From Drs. Michael Boeckh, Joshua Hill, Steven Pergam and Larry Corey, Hematologic Malignancies and Cancer Immunology Programs of the Cancer Consortium
Science SpotlightAugust 21, 2024
A coordinated care approach rapidly gets COVID-19 therapy into the hands of high-risk cancer patients

A coordinated care approach rapidly gets COVID-19 therapy into the hands of high-risk cancer patients

From Drs. Eduardo Sanchez, Steven Pergam, and Catherine Liu, ,Fred Hutch Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Division and Cancer Consortium Hematologic Program
Science SpotlightFebruary 21, 2024
COVID-19 complacency: ‘A hard shift for the immunocompromised’

COVID-19 complacency: ‘A hard shift for the immunocompromised’

Even with vaccines and antivirals, cancer patients and many others are still vulnerable to infection; some safety tips for this evolving pandemic
Hutch NewsAugust 25, 2022
Cancer, COVID-19 and proceeding with caution

Cancer, COVID-19 and proceeding with caution

Patients in treatment and those with compromised or suppressed immune systems eye the future — and pandemic’s wane — warily
Hutch NewsFebruary 16, 2022
What happens when cancer patients get COVID-19?

What happens when cancer patients get COVID-19?

Large new observational study of nearly 1,000 patients breaks down who’s most at risk with coronavirus, highlights need for additional care
Hutch NewsMay 28, 2020
Lessons from cancer patients in the time of coronavirus

Lessons from cancer patients in the time of coronavirus

For the immunocompromised and those with disease, social distancing and uncertainty are a way of life. Daily walks, gratitude and dancing help.
Hutch NewsMarch 20, 2020
Why now is the time to get your flu shot

Why now is the time to get your flu shot

Protecting yourself also helps those around you, especially cancer patients vulnerable to influenza
Hutch NewsOctober 24, 2018