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...
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...
In 2015, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded Huntsman Cancer Institute with its Comprehensive status. Huntsman Cancer Institute is the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in the Mountain West, meaning we...
The Lymphoma Research Foundation selected Daniel Ermann, MD, for the highly competitive Lymphoma Scientific Research Mentoring Program, class of 2023. The foundation awards a career development grant of $10,000 to...
At Huntsman Cancer Institute, our patients are at the center of everything we do. Our vision of delivering a cancer-free frontier™ is guided by three core principles—putting patient and community...
Obesity is steadily passing tobacco as the top risk factor for cancer in the United States. Learn about obesity, how obesity increases cancer risk, and what 13 types of cancer...
A medication using venom from a poisonous sea snail is currently in use at Huntsman Cancer Institute to help with pain relief. Researchers are studying the venom's components to see...
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, full of traditions, memory making and most importantly, seeing people we love. However, they can be stressful for people with cancer due...
This time of year, many people think about their families and loved ones. For those who know someone with cancer, the season can be overwhelming. In this latest Letter of...
Sonam Puri, MD, treats patients with lung cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Puri is also a lung cancer researcher and is very involved in clinical trials. In this video...
Facing the risks of surgery for thyroid cancer, Linda Mumford felt uncomfortable with the life change that could follow. Instead of having her thyroid removed, she found a less-invasive treatment...
Getting a second opinion ensures you're getting the best treatment for your cancer diagnosis. Another set of eyes and ears can provide valuable insight to the decision-making process. You can...
Stomach cancer occurs when cancerous cells form in the tissue of the stomach. In the body, new cells form and replace old cells all the time. Extra buildup of these...
Do you know the difference between palliative care and hospice care? These two types of supportive care often get confused with one another. While they both help relieve symptoms and...