News: Lung Cancer

Huntsman Cancer Institute leads in robotic cancer surgery with single-port, Ion robotic bronchoscopy and da Vinci 5 systems, enhancing precision, access, and recovery while training surgeons nationwide in advanced techniques.

Utah’s expanded legislation funds comprehensive cancer screening for firefighters, pairing early detection with environmental health research to better understand occupational exposures, survivorship, and long-term risks for firefighters and their families.

After a lung cancer diagnosis linked to radon exposure, Kerri Robbins turned her experience into action. Now, she is raising awareness, promoting testing, and helping prevent radon-related cancers.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Pulmonologist Chakravarthy Reddy, MD, explains why it’s important to talk to your doctor about screening.

A grant to study endometrial cancer and progestins, a review of gaps in skin cancer care, an immunotherapy system for multiple myeloma patients, and how cell identity affects tumor growth.

Lung cancer screening can detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Learn who’s at risk, when to get screened, and how a quick scan could save your life.

Lung cancer screening can dramatically improve survival, but only 12% of eligible Utahns get screened. Stigma, data gaps, and low awareness are key barriers to early detection and treatment.

New drug therapy gives hope to advanced melanoma patients, personalized exercise plans enhance lung cancer patient recovery, and patient receives first allogeneic stem cell transplant from a deceased organ donor.

After a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, Rob Pierce beat the odds through radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Now lung cancer-free, he reflects on a decade of care, gratitude, and survival.

Samantha Murrell shares her journey with stage 4 NSCLC, a form of lung cancer. From her diagnosis to finding strength in treatment and support, she offers hopeful advice to others.

New findings highlight the positive impact of personalized exercise programs for lung cancer patients undergoing surgery and how they directly enhance patient outcomes, particularly in women.

Non-smokers can still face lung cancer risks from radon, air pollution, second-hand smoke, and more. Learn prevention tips, symptoms to watch for, and how to lower your risk effectively.

The interdisciplinary team of lung cancer researcher Michelle Mendoza and biomedical engineer Jeffrey Weiss have received a multimillion dollar grant to study the origin of malignant tumors in the lungs.

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

You reduce your cancer risk if you stop using tobacco, yet quitting can be difficult. Here are five Ds that can help: Drink, distract, deep breaths, delay, and discuss.