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After 17 years of recurring tumors, retired teacher has proton therapy to treat cancer in the spine – and preempt future tumors
Robert Redman learned to ‘take it one day at a time.’

The Beam: Updates from proton patients; new CT machine; alcohol and cancer; meet our new IT specialist
Proton patients share goals; new dual-energy CT is better for proton planning; registered dietitian weighs in on alcohol; introducing IT specialist Frank Romero

Encouraged by a physician he saw in the Philippines, stage 3 lung cancer patient turned to Fred Hutch
Proton therapy was the right treatment plan for Gerardo Bada

After a rare nasopharynx carcinoma diagnosis, North Carolina resident looked to experts at Fred Hutch
Proton therapy was an integral part of Mark James’ treatment

When thymoma spread near his spine, a young engineer from Egypt opted for proton therapy at Fred Hutch
Proton therapy was a critical part of treatment for a recurring tumor

Young breast cancer patient’s self-exam and self-advocacy leads to cancer diagnosis
Gillian McDonald chooses Fred Hutch for care, including participating in clinical trials that led to being selected for proton therapy

Proton therapy was recommended for an eight-year-old when his brain tumor returned a third time
After two surgeries, doctors aimed to finish the tumor once and for all with radiation

Retired Seattle firefighter navigates esophageal cancer diagnosis and treatment with a positive attitude and family support
‘Even in the darkest moment, I remembered, there is only one way to go — forward’

A look at four lives: what life is like years after proton therapy
Four patients share their experience and advice

Early-stage prostate cancer patient chooses proton therapy over surveillance
Guidance from a patient care coordinator helped him resolve insurance issues

Vietnam vet takes on esophageal cancer with proton therapy — and a positive attitude
‘From day one, I decided to kick it to the curb’

Self-proclaimed ‘sports nut’ turns to proton therapy for prostate cancer treatment
‘I feel like Fred Hutchinson helped save my life’

Fred Hutch celebra la conquista de un logro en la terapia de protones: brindarla a 5000 pacientes
Lucia, de cuatro años, es la "graduada" número 5,000 desde que se comenzó a impartir en marzo de 2013.

Proton therapy — and a pet cat — help young animal lover through chondrosarcoma treatment
Young patient with rare cancer wants to help others deal with cancer treatment and other life challenges

Retired Oregon cardiologist chose proton therapy for choroidal melanoma treatment
Patient overcomes two cancers in five years

First neurosurgery, then head and neck cancer
'World-class care' and leading-edge science help Seattle patient overcome dual diagnoses

The Beam: holiday coping tips and proton therapy upgrades for the new year
New technology provides patients with more precise treatment options; new radiation therapist joins team

For a fourth bout of cancer – of the lung this time – Art turned to proton therapy
After three bouts with lymphoma, Art now faced lung cancer.

Wildlife photographer Kevin Murphy chooses proton therapy for prostate cancer
Kevin watched and waited seven years with low-grade prostate cancer. When it was time for treatment, he chose proton therapy.

Michael Mendiola almost gave up – until he talked to “Dr. A”
“I recommended proton therapy both times for Mr. Mendiola because he had multiple prior treatments to the liver,” says Apisarnthanarax.