Why Choose the Cancer Learning Center
Your trusted source for cancer education, resources, and personalized support
Understanding cancer—from diagnosis and treatment to side effects, caregiving, and survivorship—can be overwhelming. The G. Mitchell Morris Cancer Learning Center (CLC) at Huntsman Cancer Institute is a free, comprehensive cancer information service dedicated to helping patients, caregivers, families, and community members find clear, accurate, and up-to-date information.
Our trained cancer information specialists are here to support you with answers and resources to help you navigate your cancer journey.
The CLC is part of Huntsman Cancer Institute’s holistic approach to care, offering a welcoming space to explore information that empowers you to make informed decisions and feel more confident in your care and support options. This service is available in person, by phone, by email, by text, and by live chat, and it’s open to everyone, whether or not you receive your care at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
What We Offer
Personalized Support and One-on-One Conversations
Our staff are trained cancer information specialists with professional backgrounds in health education, public health, and related fields. Here’s how we can help you:
- Answer questions about types of cancer, treatments, and side effects
- Explore coping strategies and caregiving tips
- Understand wellness, integrative health, and survivorship resources
- Locate financial, community, or support resources
- Connect with support groups and educational programs
You can speak with us in person, over the phone, by text, email, or live chat. Hablamos español.
Free and Easy-to-Use Library Resources
The CLC maintains a comprehensive library of materials available at no cost:
- Books, brochures, CDs, and DVDs
- Educational guides on cancer topics
- Resources on prevention, screening, and research
- Materials for patients, caregivers, students, and community members
You are welcome to browse and borrow materials at the center, or by mail if you live outside the Salt Lake Valley. Our mailing program is supported by generous community donations and includes prepaid return packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—the CLC is free and open to everyone, including people from other regions, caregivers, community members, and students.
Our specialists can share reliable, evidence-based resources on side effect prevention and management and help you identify questions to ask your care team.
Yes—if you can’t visit in person, we can mail books and resources (two items at a time, with prepaid return packaging).
Absolutely. Our staff can guide you through finding the right information and help you understand next steps, resources, and support options in a way that meets your needs.
Additional Information and Library Policies
To borrow materials, you may complete a form in person or with assistance from a staff member. Standard borrowing limits and return policies apply, and reference materials may be used within the library. Information about renewals, overdue materials, and lost/damaged items is available from the CLC.
CLC and the Community
The Cancer Learning Center supports Huntsman Cancer Institute’s commitment to education, access, and community health by ensuring accurate cancer information reaches people where they are—in clinics, at home, and online. Our resources are designed to reduce barriers to care and help people navigate decisions about their health.