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From Bench to Bedside and Beyond

From Bench to Bedside and Beyond

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 Stories from Fred Hutch Cancer Center about how our scientists and clinicians are combining innovative research with compassionate care to address the impact of cancer and infectious disease. You'll hear from patients, researchers, doctors, caregivers, supporters and others seeking to prevent and eliminate cancer.2025 Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
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  • Why do we choose the 'quick fix' over tried-and-true cancer prevention?

    Why do we choose the 'quick fix' over tried-and-true cancer prevention?
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, Fred Hutch psychologist and public health researcher Dr. Jonathan Bricker, who holds the Endowed Chair in Cancer Prevention, talks to Diane Mapes about why people embrace dietary supplements, which are unregulated by the FDA and require no safety or scientific studies, and turn away from science-based cancer prevention like the HPV vaccine. "It's not about ignorance or misinformation," Bricker said. "It's about a basic human desire to avoid discomfort and to have control." Takeaways: Many people take supplements in order to improve health and avoid cancer. But large clinical trials led by Fred Hutch have found some supplements actually promote, not prevent, cancer. At the same time, vaccine hesitancy is increasing – even for safe, long-studied vaccines that actually prevent cancer. What's the psychology behind our willingness to embrace 'quick fixes' like supplements and peptides even when there's little science behind their efficacy, and turn away from tried-and-true cancer prevention like the HPV vaccine? It's about a 'basic human desire to avoid discomfort and to have control,' Bricker said. Dietary supplements 'aren't just biological interventions, they're psychological interventions,' Bricker said, because they promise immediate action and give us agency. Public health messaging tends to take a rational approach. This triggers fear, which then drives people toward the 'quick biomedical fix.' It creates a "psychological feedback loop."
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    5 mins
  • From diagnosis to biking in Croatia: a kidney cancer patient's journey

    From diagnosis to biking in Croatia: a kidney cancer patient's journey
    Mar 3 2026

    In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, Dr. Yaw Nyame and patient Dave Lucas talk with Fred Hutch's Bonnie Rochman on exploring innovative kidney cancer treatments, robotic surgery and the importance of personalized care. Discover how advanced surgical techniques and patient-centered approaches can lead to remarkable recovery stories like Lucas's.

    Takeaways

    • Robotic surgery can significantly reduce recovery time for complex cases
    • Personalized care involves understanding patient goals and lifestyle.
    • Advanced surgical techniques require meticulous planning and teamwork.
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    21 mins
  • Cancer patient advocate reinforces importance of normalizing conversations about symptoms

    Cancer patient advocate reinforces importance of normalizing conversations about symptoms
    Dec 15 2025

    In this conversation, Margie Wilson talks to Fred Hutch Cancer Center's Bonnie Rochman about her experience being diagnosed with endometrial cancer and her evolution into a patient advocate for Black women. She discusses her initial symptoms and treatment, the challenges of navigating the medical system, and the importance of having open conversations about women's health and finding a supportive healthcare provider.

    • Margie was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2016 after experiencing unexplained bleeding that she attributed to menopause.
    • The first oncologist she saw was dismissive and rushed, but finding a compassionate and understanding doctor made a significant difference in her treatment experience.
    • Brachytherapy was a key part of her treatment plan.
    • Margie became involved with ECANA to advocate for Black women with endometrial cancer.
    • Education and awareness are vital in saving lives and improving health outcomes for women.
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    21 mins
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