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.
A study by Joemy Ramsay, PhD, suggests families with infertile male relatives may face elevated cancer risks. Tapping into genetic data, families could help personalize cancer risk assessments.
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.
Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO, observed remarkable outcomes in a larger group of Talapro-2 participants with specific gene mutations, combining two cancer drugs to effectively treat advanced prostate cancer.
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.
Rebecca Cressman shares her experience with breast cancer and treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute. To her, the Kathryn F. Kirk Center symbolizes the collective hopes and dreams of cancer survivors.
Knowing your cancer history and genetic testing can help you and your family know the possible risks and recommendations if a cancer-related gene is found.
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...
Pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma are rare neuroendocrine tumors that can be hereditary and passed down to children. Due to its outstanding work providing high-quality treatment, care, education, and clinical trials to...
The National Cancer Institute states that about 1 in 8 males will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes. The average person's chance of getting prostate cancer increases with...
Li-Fraumeni syndrome increases your risk of getting cancer, so we asked Wendy Kohlmann, MS, some questions to gain a better understanding of this condition. The Huntsman Cancer Institute genetic counselor...
5 For The Fight, a nonprofit started by Qualtrics and fueled by thousands of private donors, announced today that seven new cancer researchers will get a boost for their work...
Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 gene can significantly increase a person’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer—but not every mutation is harmful. Researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute evaluated hundreds of...