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Medical & Scientific Advisors

Rachel Ceballos, PhD

Rachel M. Ceballos, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Dr. Ceballos’ research interests include understanding the psychosocial mechanisms (i.e., the…

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Rachel M. Ceballos, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Dr. Ceballos’ research interests include understanding the psychosocial mechanisms (i.e., the psychological and social environment) that contribute to cancer-related health outcomes, primarily focusing on health outcomes in underserved communities. She works with community partners to develop culturally appropriate interventions that will help reduce unjust social and emotional burdens of the underserved. She is also interested in the development and evaluation of culturally appropriate cancer survivorship programs.

Stacey Cohen, MD

Stacey A. Cohen, MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at University of Washington School of Medicine, an Associate Professor in the Clinical Research Division at…

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Stacey A. Cohen, MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at University of Washington School of Medicine, an Associate Professor in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and a gastrointestinal oncology physician at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Dr. Cohen’s research focuses on inherited genetic syndromes, such as Lynch syndrome, that put people at high risk of developing colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers and on molecular markers of disease risk and outcomes. Dr. Cohen is a member of the SWOG Cancer Research Network gastrointestinal and survivorship committees.

Nancy Davidson, MD

Nancy E. Davidson, MD is the Executive Vice President, Clinical Affairs, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Senior Vice President of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch, Raisbeck Endowed Chair for…

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Nancy E. Davidson, MD is the Executive Vice President, Clinical Affairs, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Senior Vice President of the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch, Raisbeck Endowed Chair for Collaborative Research at Fred Hutch, and Head of the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Washington. Her research has spanned laboratory research in the role of epigenetic modifications through to clinical trials of new treatments for breast cancer. Dr. Davidson is Past President of the American Association for Cancer Research and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Julie Gralow, MD

Julie R. Gralow, MD is Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She is a breast medical oncologist who served more than…

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Julie R. Gralow, MD is Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She is a breast medical oncologist who served more than 25 years on faculty as Professor of Medical Oncology, Adjunct Professor of Global Health, and Director of Breast Medical Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Dr. Gralow has extensive experience in conducting cancer clinical trials and has served as Principal Investigator on local and national clinical trials related to breast cancer treatment, prevention, and survivorship. Dr. Gralow is committed to improving the quality of life for cancer patients through education, exercise and diet, and promoting cancer awareness in the community. She is co-founder and Medical Advisory Committee member of Team Survivor Northwest, a non-profit aimed at helping female cancer survivors improve their health through fitness and exercise. Dr. Gralow is the founder of the Women’s Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN) which supports cancer advocacy and education in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Gralow received the Seattle Business Magazine Leaders in Healthcare Achievement in Community Outreach Award in 2014, and the ASCO Humanitarian Award in 2018 for her work in empowering women cancer patients globally.

Johanna Lampe, PhD, RD

Johanna Lampe, PhD, RD is a Professor in the Cancer Prevention Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and is the Associate Director in the Public Health Sciences Division. She is…

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Johanna Lampe, PhD, RD is a Professor in the Cancer Prevention Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and is the Associate Director in the Public Health Sciences Division. She is a Research Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Core Faculty in the Nutritional Sciences Program at the University of Washington School of Public Health. Using controlled dietary interventions in humans, Dr. Lampe’s research focuses on how individual variation in biochemical response to diet may explain differences in cancer risk. She is a member of the American Society for Nutrition, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and American Association for Cancer Research.

Kerry McMillen, MS, RD, CSO, FAND

Kerry McMillen, MS, RD, CSO, FAND is the Medical Nutrition Therapy Manager at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Kerry is a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition (CSO) and is a Fellow…

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Kerry McMillen, MS, RD, CSO, FAND is the Medical Nutrition Therapy Manager at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Kerry is a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition (CSO) and is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND). She has worked at the Fred Hutch for over 20 years. Kerry’s research focuses on the Hematopoietic Cell Transplant population, the impact of lean body mass/weight status in oncology patients and the influence of Registered Dietitians in oncology outcomes.

Marian Neuhouser, PhD, RD

Marian L. Neuhouser, PhD, RD is a Professor and Program Head of the Cancer Prevention Program in the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Core Faculty in…

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Marian L. Neuhouser, PhD, RD is a Professor and Program Head of the Cancer Prevention Program in the Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Core Faculty in Nutritional Sciences and Affiliate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health. Dr. Neuhouser’s research focuses on the role of nutrition and energy balance (obesity) in the prevention and survivorship of breast and prostate cancers and other diet-related chronic diseases. She serves as an Associate Editor of Journal of Nutrition and is a Member the American Society of Prevention Oncology (ASPO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and American Society for Nutrition (ASN), where she was President from 2016-2017.

Veena Shankaran, MD, MS

Veena Shankaran, MD, MS is the Co-Director of the Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR) at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the University…

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Veena Shankaran, MD, MS is the Co-Director of the Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR) at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and a Physician at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Dr. Shankaran’s research interests include studying the out-of-pocket costs that patients with gastrointestinal cancers experience as well as the cost-effectiveness of cancer therapy and how great care can be delivered without wasting resources.

Rachel Yung, MD

Rachel L. Yung, MD is the Director of Breast Prevention and Wellness of the Women’s Wellness Clinic at Fred Hutch, an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of…

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Rachel L. Yung, MD is the Director of Breast Prevention and Wellness of the Women’s Wellness Clinic at Fred Hutch, an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Dr. Yung’s research interests include the effect of lifestyle on cancer, quality of care, patient reported outcomes, prevention, and survivorship.

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Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society