Cancer Risk and Prevention: Genetics, the Microbiome, and You

​Join experts from Fred Hutch Cancer Center for a conversation about cancer risk and prevention.  At this talk, we’ll learn how genetics impacts our personal risk for cancer and discuss how we can modify our diet to help lower our cancer risk. We’ll even look at how the gut microbiome is showing promise to improve outcomes during treatment. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions about the latest research on these topics, so bring your curiosity and join us for an engaging afternoon!  

​Objectives:  

• ​Understand the relationship between genetics, diet, microbiome, and cancer risk. 

• ​Discuss steps individuals can take to reduce their cancer risk. 

• ​Discover the work Fred Hutch is doing to prevent, treat, and detect cancer worldwide. 

​About the speakers:

​Kerry McMillen, MS, RD, CSO, CD, FAND 

​Kerry McMillen is a registered dietitian who has supported patients with cancer for more than 25 years. She is the Director of Oncology Supportive Care and Screening at Fred Hutch, which includes managing the Fred Hutch Medical Nutrition Therapy Services. She also works with patients at all Fred Hutch clinic locations and has a special interest in working with patients who have had a hematopoietic (blood) stem cell transplant. Kerry is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition.

​Helen Anderson, MS, CGC  

​Helen grew up in Washington state, where her passion for animals led her to study science to pursue a career as a vet. However, she wound up falling in love with genetics, working in research, and later becoming a genetic counselor. She now serves as a Scientific Content Liaison at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, where she writes, creates presentations, and organizes events on cancer and infectious disease research.