5 For The Fight, a nonprofit started by Qualtrics and fueled by thousands of private donors, announced today that seven new cancer researchers will get a boost for their work...
Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 gene can significantly increase a person鈥檚 risk of breast and ovarian cancer鈥攂ut not every mutation is harmful. Researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute evaluated hundreds of...
Think you know everything about sun safety? Think again. Here is some helpful information so you can dispel the myths and learn the facts about the sun鈥檚 effects on your...
Dr. Lexie Kite grew up believing tan skin was the height of beauty, but after receiving a melanoma diagnosis at 29, she realized the error of her thinking. Now cancer-free...
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...
Access to health care is a growing issue, especially in the Mountain West. Huntsman Cancer Institute wants to eliminate economic, social, cultural, environmental, and geographic disparities through partnerships that improve...
The best way to predict the future may be to understand the past. Researchers with the Utah Population Database (UPDB) want people to be aware of their genetic history in...
If you smoke and are over 50, you should talk to your doctor about a lung cancer screening. Chakravarthy Reddy, MD, describes how a low-dose chest CT scan could be...
Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States. Now, thanks to the development of early screening techniques, that鈥檚 no longer the case...
Quitting tobacco products is extremely difficult. Edlira Farka, APRN, a family nurse practitioner who works at HCI, shares her knowledge and expertise in this easy-to-remember list.
Your family鈥檚 health history may be the last thing on your mind at holiday get-togethers. But if you know you have a family history of cancer, you can take actions...
You may wonder if a mammogram will work for you. Breast radiologist Phoebe Freer, MD, explains what you need to know about mammograms for different breast types.
As research is showing a trend in higher incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in younger adults, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force released new guidelines to be screened for...
Take a Tongan language tour through Huntsman Cancer Institute鈥檚 giant inflatable colon to learn about colorectal cancer. HCI experts show what a healthy colon looks like and how colorectal cancer...
Everyone has a different cancer story. Genetic testing is a way to help yourself and your family gain a better understanding of the disease. Screening improves treatment options and informs...
