Dr. Heather Parsons to Lead Fred Hutch's Breast Cancer Initiatives
Medical oncologist Heather Parsons, MD, MPH, has a personal understanding of the impact of cancer on families, having witnessed her younger sister's diagnosis with lymphoma as a young adult, and later melanoma in childhood.
Parsons' experience with her sister's illness and treatment sparked her desire to improve the experience for patients and their families, leading her to specialize in oncology, specifically breast cancer treatment and research.
Her sister's diagnosis and treatment was a challenging time for her family, but years later, her sister is now thriving.
Parsons joined Fred Hutch Cancer Center as program head of the Breast Oncology Program, aiming to make a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients and their loved ones.
Author's summary: Dr. Heather Parsons leads Fred Hutch's breast cancer initiatives.