In 1982, the Fred Hutch established the Cancer Prevention Program in Seattle, which has made key contributions to understanding how diet, exercise and other factors influence the likelihood of acquiring the disease. Today it is the oldest and largest such program in the nation.

The mission of the Program is to improve outcomes across the continuum of cancer care and other associated diseases by conducting research and community engagement and outreach through equitable efforts that promote prevention, early detection, and access to quality treatment and support services.