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.
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.
Your colonoscopy report may indicate a need for more frequent screenings or personalized treatments. Check with a genetic counselor to help reduce your cancer risk.
Oncologist talks about heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy, also known as HIPEC, common misconceptions about the treatment, her recent research, and more about why she chose this field of study.
Dinnertime had never been more important for Lewis Black and his family. Sitting together, chatting over take-out felt blissfully ordinary. But this time, they were gathered around a hospital bed.
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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...
Following her diagnosis with a neuroendocrine tumor (NET), Leslie Bangeter took time to grieve—then started planning a fundraiser for this rare cancer. Motivated by her doctor, Heloisa Soares, MD, PhD...
Luke Martin, MD, discusses why he wanted to become a surgeon, common misconceptions about colorectal treatments, and what patients should expect from their care team at Huntsman Cancer Institute in...
About 8,000 people are diagnosed with bile duct cancer each year. But the actual number of cases is likely to be higher, because these cancers can be hard to diagnose...
When Stephanie Griffin learned she had Lynch syndrome—an inherited condition that increases the risk for certain cancers—she entered beauty pageants to have a platform where she could raise awareness. Stephanie...
Sheetal Hardikar, MBBS, PhD, MPH studies multiple aspects of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly cancers of the esophagus and colon. Over the last few years, she has focused her work on understanding...
Heloisa Soares, MD, PhD, a gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine tumor medical oncologist and researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute and assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Utah, received two...