Events
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah holds events for patients, families, caregivers, donors, and friends. We also sponsor conferences and seminars on topics of interest to oncology health care providers and researchers. Some events may offer continuing medical education (CME) or continuing nursing education (CNE) opportunities.
Classes & Support Groups
Huntsman Cancer Institute offers many support and education groups for patients and loved ones. These classes and groups are a way to share feelings and connect with others who are affected by cancer.
Annual Amyloidosis Education Seminar
For patients, families, and friends.
To be notified about the next meeting or for more information, email Zachary.Francom@hci.utah.edu or call 801-585-0211.
Learn more about the Amyloidosis Program.
Caregiver Education & Support Group
Sessions are available Tuesdays from Noon–1 p.m., through Zoom for Huntsman Cancer Institute caregivers.
To register or for more information, email HCICareGiverGroup@hci.utah.edu.
Learn about additional Caregiver Resources.
Melanoma Patient Support Group
Led by melanoma patient Davis Moore, this virtual group provides support and the latest updates on research and treatments for melanoma patients.
When: Once a month, noon-1 pm
Where: Virtual
Contact: Kaleb.Call@hci.utah.edu and Davis.Moore@pharm.utah.edu
Men’s Cancer Support Group
Virtual sessions meet Thursdays at 1 p.m. Call 801-213-5940 or email Julio.Jarvis@hci.utah.edu.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
This educational and therapeutic process group for patients with stage 4 breast cancer meets twice a month, once in person and once via Zoom.
To learn more about participating, contact Annie Nebeker, PhD, LCSW, and Jasmine Fitzsimmons, LCSW, at MBGSupportGroup@hci.utah.edu or 801-585-0212.
Women's Cancer Support Group
Support is here. This group is for women currently in treatment for various cancer types. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 1 pm. Contact Rachal Buchanan, LCSW, at 801-213-6373 or email HCHWomensSupportGroup@hci.utah.edu for more information.
Women’s Cancer Survivorship Group
Cancer treatment was hard, but surviving cancer can be too. There is support available. This support group is for women who have been diagnosed and completed treatment for all cancer types.
Sessions are monthly and virtual. Contact Laurie Coleman, LCSW, at 801-213-5331 or email Laurie.Coleman@hci.utah.edu for more information.
Young Adult Connections
This social group is for people with cancer ages 18-39 and their partner or a friend. Events are held twice a month, alternating between virtually and in person. These events offer the chance to connect, enjoy social activities, and hear educational presentations about adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer topics. Find event details on the HIAYA Cancer Group Facebook page.
Contact Karlie Allen, AYA Patient Navigator, at 801-585-9669 to RSVP or get more information.
Other Events
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