A horrific motorcycle accident may have saved Bruce Miller’s life. A 2003 crash led to Miller discovering he had kidney cancer but clinical trials and immunotherapy have kept him going.
This year’s Institutional Research Grants provide financial support for new skin cancer treatments and research programs studying the mental health of cancer patients and how cell processes relate to the...
In 2011, Lowry Bushnell was given a life-changing diagnosis and just years to live. After meeting with Dr. Tward, his hope and future were restored. Now, the cancer is gone...
Minimally invasive robotic surgery for lung, esophageal, and mediastinal mass resections achieve several benefits for patients, such as shorter hospital stays, less post-operative pain, and a lower chance of complications...
Rachel Ceballos, PhD, appointed as senior director of community outreach and engagement. “I am thrilled to join Huntsman Cancer Institute and contribute to the momentum of impact and change happening...
What is music therapy? What are its benefits? How can the Wellness and Integrative Health Center help? Mackenzie Oprean, music therapist at Huntsman Cancer Institute, answers these questions and more.
Agarwal is recognized for his extraordinary volunteer service, engagement, and commitment to the field of oncology and most importantly, the patients he serves. “I feel very privileged and honored to...
Many people use dry shampoo to stretch the time between washing their hair. It’s important to know the ingredients in products you frequently use, and their potential effect on your...
Chatbots and artificial intelligence are increasingly becoming more popular to answer questions about health. Researchers studied one of these resources, ChatGPT, to provide incredibly valuable and well-timed insights into the...
The combination of two oral medications has shown positive results in people with prostate cancer, whose disease has spread to other parts of the body. Compared with XTANDI plus placebo...
One of the world’s premier associations dedicated to the advancement of surgical science elected Varghese as 2023-24 president-elect. Huntsman Cancer Institute’s chief value officer and associate chief medical quality officer...
In the second installment of a three-part series about managing cancer pain, we look at massage therapy. What is it? What are its benefits? How can the Wellness and Integrative...
Read how researchers discovered genetic markers that hinder pancreatic cancer treatment and mutations that increase sarcoma risk. Then learn how artificial intelligence is helping predict prostate cancer outcomes and see...
Air pollution is something we are familiar with in Utah, especially during winter months. Warmer air traps cold air in the valleys, which contains pollutants. Air pollution affects our health...
In the first installment of a three-part series about managing cancer pain, we look at acupuncture. What is it? What are its benefits? How can the Wellness and Integrative Health...
Huntsman Cancer Institute is proud to announce Brad Cairns, PhD, as the inaugural recipient of the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Endowed Chair in Cancer Research given by the 2018 Utah...
The groundbreaking clinical trials happening here at the Huntsman Cancer Institute are saving lives, and it is made possible in part by people like you—our donors. For Samuel Cheshier, MD...
Each month, we’d like to highlight some current work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. See how a potential new immunotherapy for breast cancer is being developed, learn about research being done...
With February being Cancer Prevention Month, Huntsman Cancer Institute community health educator Gabriela Silva identifies five lifestyle choices you can make to decrease your risk. Whether it’s being more active...
When Bret Boyle lost his vision while on vacation in Hawaii, he immediately flew home to be treated. His mantle cell lymphoma has returned. Luckily, the FDA had recently approved...
When Bryce Thompson discovered he had Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a genetic condition that increased his risk of getting cancer, he immediately thought of his children. With the help of genetic counselors...
Generous donations make the remarkable growth and advancements in cancer care at Huntsman Cancer Institute possible. Huntsman Cancer Foundation, the nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to raise funds to...
Sex can feel like a taboo topic, but it is an important part of a relationship, including for people with cancer. A cancer diagnosis and certain treatment options can have...
