Dr. Heather Parsons to Lead Fred Hutch's Breast Cancer Initiatives
Medical oncologist Dr. Heather Parsons, MD, MPH, has a personal connection to cancer, having witnessed its impact on her family when her younger sister was diagnosed with lymphoma as a young adult.
As she notes,
cancer affects the entire family, and this experience has helped her understand the challenges patients and their loved ones face during treatment.
Parsons' sister was initially diagnosed with melanoma in childhood, and later with lymphoma, and is now thriving. This experience led Parsons to specialize in oncology, specifically breast cancer treatment and research.
She has joined Fred Hutch Cancer Center as the program head of the Breast Oncology Program, aiming to improve the experience for patients and their families.
Author's summary: Dr. Parsons leads breast cancer initiatives at Fred Hutch.