Fred Hutch Cancer Center Proton Therapy

Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy uses highly targeted radiation to treat complex tumors. Call (877) 897-7628 or email info.proton@fredhutch.org. Fred Hutch has the only proton therapy center in the Pacific Northwest and a seven-state region surrounding region. Our doctors are excited to have proton therapy as part of their treatment options because of its accuracy and effectiveness. As an advanced form of radiation treatment, proton therapy can be calibrated with great precision to selectively kill cancer cells while avoiding healthy tissue. Patients in our region who can benefit from proton therapy will no longer need to travel to other parts of the country or region for a multi-week course of treatment. The clinical benefits proton therapy offers over standard X-ray treatment for certain types of cancer are becoming increasingly well known. The accuracy of the delivery of proton radiation, for example, reduces damage