News: Cancer Screening

Mobile mammography buses from Huntsman Cancer Institute and Nevada Health Centers join forces to conquer distance as a disparity, offering Wendover residents vital breast cancer screenings.

What is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? What are the symptoms? Can it be treated? Kirstyn Brownson, MD, and Phoebe Freer, MD, answer these questions and share their expertise.

Patients who have dense breast tissue may worry about what that means during a mammogram. Huntsman Cancer Institute experts answer questions patients commonly ask.

Demand for cancer genetic testing is on the rise, but there’s a national shortage of genetic counselors to guide patients through the process. Researchers say chatbots could be the answer.

Early menopause significantly raises breast cancer risk, highlighting the need for proactive health screenings, according to research from Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.

Researchers are puzzled by the rising rates of early-onset cancer in adults under 50. We talked to one of our patients and experts to explore the implications.

Researchers have designed new digital tools that have quadrupled screening rates for patients at high risk for lung cancer.

Huntsman Cancer Institute investigators explain who benefits from full-body MRIs, the risks involved with a screening, and how you can reduce your cancer risk.

Maintaining healthy habits can help prevent some cancers and reduce the risk of developing multiple cancers. Here are some tips to help you achieve a more well-balanced lifestyle.

Worried about getting a colonoscopy? Our experts are here to ease your concerns as they debunk common misconceptions about cost, discomfort, and other potential issues.

Whether you choose to get screened at a hospital or in your home, is up to you. Learn more about the choices that are available.

Despite cancer being the second leading cause of death in the U.S., more than 50% of cancers are preventable. Here are five lifestyle choices to reduce your risk.

Cancer has had a profound impact on Sara Bryant-Hart’s family. Genetic counselors at Huntsman Cancer Institute wondered why and then found the reason: Lynch syndrome.

Thanks to funding from the National Cancer Institute, Kimberly Kaphingst, director of cancer communication research, and her team are exploring a new way to teach people about genetic testing options.

Scanxiety is something people experience before, during, and after medical imaging. It is a common experience, especially for people with cancer, who may undergo regular scans to monitor their condition.