Making Mental Health Part of Cancer Care
A Collaborative Series with Huntsman Cancer Institute
Making Mental Health Part of Cancer Care
A Collaborative Series with Huntsman Cancer Institute
1st article summary:
In this first in a series of five articles, we’ll learn how Huntsman Cancer Institute is using an integrated approach to help normalize conversations about fear, grief, and stress while ensuring early identification of mental health concerns.
“When oncology teams build mental health check-ins into routine care, it sends a powerful message that emotional wellbeing matters just as much as physical symptoms.”
Ongoing research continues to refine how best to embed emotional support into oncology, with the shared goal of ensuring no patient faces the psychological challenges of cancer alone.
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Cancer care is about more than treatments and lab results—it touches every part of a person’s life, from practical responsibilities to emotional wellbeing. This series explores the challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis and survivorship. Kevin Byrne, MD, member of the Supportive Oncology and Survivorship team at Huntsman Cancer Institute and psychiatrist at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, helps patients and caregivers find stability, confidence, and hope. Each article highlights how integrated support—from counseling to social work to collaborative care—can make a meaningful difference. Together, these stories underscore the importance of caring for the whole person.