December 23, 2021, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the National Cancer Act. From Huntsman Cancer Institute鈥檚 founding, to its growth into a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer...
Theresa Werner, MD, has been appointed senior director of clinical research at Huntsman Cancer Institute by Neli Ulrich, PhD, MS, executive director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Werner, a physician...
Detection of skin cancer relies on visual examination, making it hard to reliably determine the skin cancer subtype and its extent of invasion into the skin. Researchers at Huntsman Cancer...
A unique collection of tissue samples donated by people with chronic myeloid leukemia was the driving force behind the discovery of a potentially major new treatment approach for drug-resistant leukemia...
In a new study, Utah researchers report that cancer treatment is linked to a decrease in births. They share their findings and talk about oncofertility, the area of medicine that...
Huntsman Cancer Institute genetic epidemiologist Nicola Camp, PhD, has been appointed director of the Utah Population Database. This database contains medical records and other information from 11 million individuals and...
Grief is the mourning you feel after any kind of loss. It is a normal, healthy response to the changes cancer can bring鈥攖o your health, your peace of mind, your...
Aria Vaishnavi, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at Huntsman Cancer Institute is an awardee of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation 2021 Scientific Grant Program. Vaishnavi will be using this grant to...
In pediatric and young adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated with tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah), DNA sequencing-based detection accurately identified all patients who would eventually relapse, while other methods were...
Shay Wright became full-time caregiver to her husband, Tanner, when he was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer in 2020 at the age of 25. A visit to her therapist...
Normal life can sometimes be a struggle. Adding cancer to the equation can make it seem impossible. However, as Huntsman Cancer Institute patient Pam Montgomery points out, it鈥檚 the little...
Melanoma researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute published a study that gives a new explanation of what causes moles to change into melanoma. These findings pave the way for more research...
人妻中出视频 of Utah student Griffin Hale created an art installation focused around his mother, who has metastatic breast cancer. "The Caregiver鈥檚 Window" remained for just a few days, but the...
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancers diagnosed in women, yet many women still get anxious when it comes to getting a mammogram. Here, we outline...
Martin McMahon, PhD, and his research group study the genetic mutations that contribute to lung cancer. About 30% of lung cancers can now be treated based on the disease鈥檚 specific...
If someone in your family has had pancreatic cancer, you may be at a greater risk of also developing the disease. Learn about genetic testing from Huntsman Cancer Institute genetic...
Your family鈥檚 health history may be the last thing on your mind at holiday get-togethers. But if you know you have a family history of cancer, you can take actions...
Ben Graham was an Army National Guardsman veteran that succumbed to metastatic melanoma in April 2021. His sister, Becky Davis, recounts what made him so special and the amazing tribute...
Huntsman Cancer Institute patient, Jan Bates, describes the difficulties of being diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. As soon as it was made available to her, she...
Genetic counselors play a key role in various aspects of patient care. With increased knowledge about one鈥檚 biological makeup and history, counselors advise patients on what to look for during...
Younger B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) survivors had a higher relative risk of developing age-related diseases than older B-NHL survivors five years of more after cancer diagnosis, according to results published...
By working with pharmacies and insurance companies, medication access coordinators help patients receive the best care for the lowest price. Huntsman Cancer Institute鈥檚 Shawn Newton describes his role and gives...
Cassidy Kotobalavu faced cancer on a daily basis while working as a nurse educator at HCI. In 2015, it hit home when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. The...
Huntsman Cancer Institute is proud to recognize the 2021 人妻中出视频 of Utah Staff Excellence Awards recipients. These yearly awards are given to employees for their exemplary service and outstanding work.
