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.
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.
A lung cancer diagnosis marked an inspiring new beginning for Kerri Robbins. Learn how she got the shock of her life when experts checked her home for radon.
General thoracic surgeon at Huntsman Cancer Institute describes what to expect during robotic-assisted surgery, what drew him to the field, and possible future treatment options.
There are many important bonds in a person’s life: teacher to student, caregiver to patient, friend to friend. Cordelia Schaffer and Kelly Moynahan share all of these special relationships.
Researchers find way to decrease cancer deaths among Black people, begin new lung cancer clinical trial, use app to help people manage cancer, and employ games to reduce chemotherapy after-effects.
Read how scientists reduce infection risk after pancreatic surgery, discover the best cost-effective treatment for prostate cancer, learn which lung cancer patients have the most emergency department visits, and more.
Minimally invasive robotic surgery for lung, esophageal, and mediastinal mass resections achieve several benefits for patients, such as shorter hospital stays, less post-operative pain, and a lower chance of complications...
Each month, we’d like to highlight some current work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. See how a potential new immunotherapy for breast cancer is being developed, learn about research being done...
Sonam Puri, MD, treats patients with lung cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Puri is also a lung cancer researcher and is very involved in clinical trials. In this video...
Professor Martin McMahon has dedicated his career to making an impact on cancer through research and mentoring trainees in his lab. The native Scot recently returned to his homeland to...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States and most symptoms don't show up until it has spread. The key is catching it early. Huntsman Cancer...
Collaboration is at the heart of Huntsman Cancer Institute’s culture. Fueled by dedication, lab scientists make progress each day toward understanding cancer from its beginnings. Recently, a pair of studies...
