After a rare cancer diagnosis threatened her future, Morgan Marietti fought through treatment while preserving her dream of motherhood—ultimately finding hope, healing, and new meaning in becoming a parent.
When Dave’s cancer returned, he placed his trust in an incoming surgeon he hadn’t met yet—just as that surgeon’s cross‑country move brought them together when Dave needed care most.
On and off-road motorcycles, fuel dragsters, hydroplane boats, sail boats, power boats, bicycles, and now cars: J.R. Smith has raced all of these. After a cancer diagnosis in 2019, he...
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...
After her 9-year-old son was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer, Kelsey Embrey experienced the fear, hope, and healing she had spent years helping others navigate.
After vocal cord cancer and recurrence, pilot Bev Barge faced losing his voice. However, an innovative surgery preserved his voice, restored his life, and redefined what was possible.
When Porter felt something blocking his nose, doctors found an unusual, hard-to-diagnose tumor. His family turned to Huntsman Cancer Institute for answers and found the expert, research‑driven care he needed.
Olympian and cancer survivor Ildiko Strehli blends sport, science, and compassion, showing how resilience and research shape her work and inspire well-being beyond the 2026 Winter Games.
Skyler Johnson, MD, became an oncologist and researcher after cancer impacted his family. Today, he helps patients through evidence-based treatment, combating misinformation, and reducing uncertainty with clarity and hope.
After an unexpected dual cancer diagnosis, Walter received cutting-edge treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute. He now gives back through Huntsman Cancer Foundation SportsFest, turning his survival into hope for others.
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.
After a testicular cancer diagnosis, Connor Finlinson persevered through surgery and chemotherapy. Supported by family and care teams, he returned to running—finishing a marathon just weeks after treatment.
While pregnant, Autumn Durham was diagnosed with breast cancer. Research-based care allowed her to safely undergo treatment, deliver a healthy baby, and become cancer-free.
Brittany Lee never expected to become an advocate. Today, she brings the patient voice into clinical trials and scientific discovery—ensuring that care is guided by science and lived experience.
