After my diagnosis I felt completely lost. Dr. Pillarisetty not only explained our options clearly — he gave us real hope that the research happening right here could make a difference for our family.
— Patient, UW Medical Center
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Research driven by real patients, connecting you to our physicians, clinical trials, and trusted support resources.
Voices from our community
Stories of hope & resilience
Real experiences from patients and families whose lives have been changed by the care happening at UW Medicine and Fred Hutch.
Our Physicians
Meet the physicians leading our research
Each of our PIs is a practicing clinician at UW Medicine or Fred Hutch. Click to visit their provider page and learn how to become a patient.
Dr. Venu Pillarisetty
Pancreatic
Colorectal
FLC
MD · Surgical Oncologist
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
View provider page →“As a cancer doctor, my primary role is to help you choose the right treatment for you from among a dizzying array of options, which may include surgery. Compassion is always my guiding principle. At Fred Hutch, we use a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, which means we strive to advise you and your family just as we would our own — with the caveat that I recognize there may be fundamental differences in your belief system versus mine or anyone else’s. So, by forming a team that includes you, your family, physicians and other caregivers, we aim to help you clearly define your goals in the treatment of your cancer, then set out together to achieve them.”
Dr. Sheela Damle
GI tumors
Colorectal
Pancreatic
MD · Surgical Oncologist
UW Medical Center
View provider page →“Every patient deserves access to the latest research breakthroughs, wherever they are in their journey.”
Dr. Raymond Yeung
Colorectal
Liver mets
FLC
MD · Surgical Oncologist
UW Medical Center
View provider page →“I always work as a team with my patients, which allows me to provide you with the best and most compassionate care. Fred Hutch focuses on comprehensive care, with experts collaborating across many disciplines. We come together across specialties and share our knowledge to educate you and provide you with the newest and best treatment options. I’m excited by scientific creativity, so I personally track the latest advances in science to ensure that you will have every option available to you.”
Dr. Jeremy Sharib
Peritoneal
Colorectal
Appendiceal
MD · Surgical Oncologist
UW Medical Center
View provider page →“My patients face challenges that require them to use every support system they have, so I see what it really means to love and be there with someone through difficult times. I cherish being a part of that connectivity, and I am heartened by the strength such support creates in both patients and their loved ones.”
Clinical Trials
Find a trial that may be right for you
Our physicians lead and participate in trials at UW Medicine and Fred Hutch. You can also search NIH ClinicalTrials.gov for trials nationwide.
Completed
Lanreotide for the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula
Pancreatic
Phase II
NCT03174353
Planned
Trial title — to be filled in
Cancer type
Organisations & support groups
Trusted foundations and advocacy networks — curated for the cancers we study.
Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation
The only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to FLC research and patient support worldwide.
fibrofoundation.org →PanCAN
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network — free patient services, clinical trial matching, and 24/7 support line.
pancan.org →Colon Cancer Coalition
Education, advocacy, and community resources for colorectal cancer patients and families.
coloncancercoalition.org →ACPMP Research Foundation
The leading foundation for appendix cancer and peritoneal surface malignancies worldwide.
acpmp.org →Fred Hutch Patient Care
Find a provider, search open clinical trials, and access patient support at Fred Hutch.
fredhutch.org/patients →UW Medicine Cancer
Provider directory, treatment information, and patient resources from UW Medical Center.
uwmedicine.org/cancer →
Advocacy & General Resources
Additional resources for patients & caregivers
A broader collection of organisations supporting cancer patients and families.
NIH ClinicalTrials.gov
Clinical trial search — all cancers
American Cancer Society
Support, education & advocacy
CancerCare
Counseling, groups & financial help
Cancer.Net (ASCO)
Oncologist-approved patient information
NCCN Patient Guidelines
Treatment guidelines in plain language
ACPMP Research Foundation
Appendix & peritoneal cancer
Cancer Ribbon Colors
What each ribbon colour represents — NFCR
Have a question? We want to hear from you.
Our team is here to help connect you with the right resources, the right physician, and the right care.