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Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
April 16, 2025

The Beam: Protons for esophageal cancers; benefits of mentorship among physicians; meet one of our patient care coordinators
Dr. Jing Zeng shares benefits of protons for esophageal cancer; Drs. Annemarie Shepherd and Smith Apisarnthanarax talk about physician mentorship at Fred Hutch; meet PCC Erik Rummell

When her metastatic ovarian cancer kept returning, proton therapy was a patient’s last hope
10 years after proton therapy, Charlotte Elwood is thriving and encourages others to never give up

The Beam: Fred Hutch helps NASA develop and launch a patient program; fats during cancer treatment; meet our new provider
Fred Hutch collaborates with NASA; the benefits of adding fats during treatment; new radiation oncologist will focus on gastrointestinal cancers

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’

The Beam: Proton therapy for rare cancers, an in-depth look at our team coordinators’ role and meet new medical assistant
Proton therapy’s role in the treatment of less common cancer, learn what proton therapy coordinators do and an introduction to Jade Duke, MA

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

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.

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.