Three decades after his mother passed away from pancreatic cancer, Russ faced the same diagnosis at the same age. But a groundbreaking drug is helping his story unfold differently.
After cutting-edge pancreatic cancer treatments gave him more time with his father, David Samuel now helps bring new treatments to patients as a clinical research manager at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
I was 16 when I first heard the term downwinder. I didn’t know what it meant, just that my beloved grandma was one. As an adult, I learned it referred...
Softball player Rich Marquez found strength in the Huntsman World Senior Games community while undergoing pancreatic cancer treatment, inspiring others through his determination, optimism, and love for the game.
Physician-scientist Conan Kinsey gives three reasons why pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates for any kind of cancer and explains how federally and donor-funded research provides hope.
If pancreatic cancer runs in your family, learn how genetic testing can guide treatment, screenings, and risk reduction from Huntsman Cancer Institute genetic counselor Sam Beck, MS, CGC.
After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Noelle Gatlin found strength in her family, work, and music. Through treatment challenges, she remained resilient, embracing life with renewed purpose and joy.
Ricky Harbison’s rare cancer diagnosis led him to Huntsman Cancer Institute and Helosia Soares, MD. Under her care and expertise, Ricky continues to enjoy the things he loves most.
Kim Kaphingst, ScD; June Round, PhD; and Neli Ulrich, PhD, MS, have been recognized by the University of Utah for their exemplary work in cancer research.
Marshall Baker, MD, MBA, surgical director of liver oncology research, describes complex foregut oncology, the liver transplant oncology program, improvements in cancer care, and what makes Huntsman Cancer Institute unique.
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.
Jerry Simonson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017. Now, the 76-year-old is thriving thanks to a cutting-edge clinical trial at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
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.
Read how researchers discovered genetic markers that hinder pancreatic cancer treatment and mutations that increase sarcoma risk. Then learn how artificial intelligence is helping predict prostate cancer outcomes and see...
