Fred Hutch Cancer Center – Seattle, Washington, USA

March 2025

In this issue:

  • Fred Hutch celebrates 50 years.
  • Follow-up survey now tracks diabetes diagnoses and semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy) use.
  • Surgeon General update: light-to-moderate drinking still raises cancer risk.
  • GLP-1 weight-loss drugs show early colorectal-cancer-risk benefits, but carry notable side-effects.
  • New NCI grant studies microplastics and colorectal cancer.
  • Recipe: One-Pot Sweet Potato & Turkey Skillet—30-minute, gut-friendly meal.

September 2023

In this issue:

  • Merger forming the integrated Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
  • Call for participant involvement in a follow-up survey.
  • Transition to digital communication for environmental friendliness.
  • Feature on gut health.
  • Overview of the gut microbiome’s role in colorectal cancer and overall health.
  • Recipe: Kefir Overnight Oats, a gut-friendly breakfast option.