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...
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.
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.
Former pro baseball player Adam Whitt faced his toughest opponent—chronic myeloid leukemia. With expert care, he overcame treatment challenges and found a new purpose.
After suddenly losing his vision on vacation, Bret learned his mantle cell lymphoma had returned. A decade later, he reflects on the groundbreaking CAR T-cell therapy that saved his life.
After a prostate cancer diagnosis during the pandemic, Dennis Freire sought care in Utah. Through trust, shared decision-making, and a strong bond with his doctor, he continues living well.
Charlene Edwards was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer in 2005. She continues to find hope in treatment innovations like theranostics, a form of targeted radiation that seeks and destroys cancer cells.
