SCALE-UP Counts was designed to promote COVID-19 testing in local schools. Huntsman Cancer Insitute’s Yelena Wu, PhD, hopes the insight gained from the program improves cancer screening and education initiatives.
Genetic testing can tell you if cancer runs in your family. Many think this type of testing is expensive, but costs are relatively low and may even be free.
Hair loss can be an emotional journey. Some people donate hair to help create wigs. Learn about the requirements for donating hair and find resources for those experiencing hair loss.
The World Health Organization recently announced that aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener, is now classified as a Group 2B carcinogen. Registered dietitian Emily Preib shares her expertise and encourages moderation.
Researcher Deanna Kepka shares insights from her HPV workshop with students from Clarke International University in Uganda. Learn how everyone can get involved to promote HPV awareness and prevent cancer.
Phyllis Nassi, a member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and Cherokee Nation, is dedicated to providing cancer education to rural locations across the Mountain West. She was recently honored for her...
Coping with cancer can feel isolating. Social media can help patients build a support system and talk to others going through a similar experience, but it’s important to know how...
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...
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...
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...
There are many types of blood cancer and one of them is lymphoma. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, how it is diagnosed, and what treatments are available to you...
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...
Learning that you have cancer can be shocking and overwhelming . When you meet with your doctor, you will hear a lot of information. So what questions should you ask...
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. If you’re on chemo, you may wonder whether you will lose your hair, whether it will grow back, and what happens...
