Huntsman Cancer Institute

Infographic titled 'The Daily Dozen for Caregivers,' depicting a list of 12 self-care activities to improve well-being. The list is designed to ensure caregivers can also take care of themselves. Each item is represented by a colorful icon and includes tips such as exercising, eating well, resting, and engaging in positive social interactions. Presented in partnership with Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health.

Caring for someone with cancer can be demanding, and caregivers often set their own needs aside. Our social workers created the Daily Dozen to help caregivers check in with their well-being each day. Small steps can make a real difference.
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Thank you to the Utah Mammoth for making Saturday’s Hockey Fights Cancer game so meaningful for our staff and patients. Your support and time with our community truly made an impact. #HockeyFightsCancer

Together with our colleagues at @huntsmancancer.bsky.social, we packed 400+ food boxes at the Utah Food Bank during a time when food security is a huge challenge in our community. 💝 Love that this event brought faculty, staff & students to work & have fun together!

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The Beacon of Hope is purple this weekend for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, honoring our patients, their loved ones, and our clinicians & researchers. Thanks to donor, philanthropic, and federal support, research is driving better options and hope for patients and families.

Our neuroendocrine team is wearing zebra stripes for Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Month. As a national leader in multidisciplinary neuroendocrine care, we’re committed to advancing research, providing compassionate care, and offering hope to our patients. @uofusurgery.bsky.social

After a testicular cancer diagnosis at 23, Connor Finlinson focused on small steps forward. Five weeks after his second surgery, he finished a marathon and felt his life open back up. Now cancer free, he is training for the Boston Marathon. https://bit.ly/47SvK3t

Last week we attended the Rural Health Association of Utah Conference to discuss ways to strengthen healthcare access in rural and frontier communities. These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to ensuring that distance is never a barrier to receiving exceptional cancer care.

Noelle’s treatment for pancreatic cancer was made possible by research completed more than a decade before she was diagnosed. That work gave her more time with her family and more moments to hold onto to.

Share why cancer research matters to you #SpeakUpForCancerResearch

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Cohan for being named a 2025 Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Winner. Her leadership as our CLP and dedication to high-quality, data-driven cancer care make a meaningful impact for our patients. @uofusurgery.bsky.social

This weekend, the Beacon of Hope glows white for Lung Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of our patients, their loved ones and our clinical & research teams. Research is essential—we’re grateful to donors, philanthropic partners, and federal funders who help drive it forward.

Promotional image for a "Hockey Fights Cancer Jersey Auction" featuring an NHL jersey with the number 9 and a captain's 'C'. The auction opens on November 12 at 8 AM and closes on November 23 at 5 PM, with proceeds going to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. The background is purple with logos for the SEG Foundation, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and University of Utah Health.

We’re excited to join the Utah Mammoth for their Nov. 22 Hockey Fights Cancer game. Their lavender jerseys are now up for auction, with proceeds supporting Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Every bid helps advance research and patient-centered care. Bid here: e.givesmart.com/events/LOJ

A huge thank you to Zyia Active for donating nearly 9,000 hats for our patients. These will be placed in baskets throughout the hospital so anyone who needs one can grab one. Thoughtful gifts like this make a real difference in the day-to-day experience of our patients.

Stylized image featuring a back view of a solid white human figure with lab coat and ponytail, looking down at a clipboard. Beyond the figure are colorful, translucent pieces of laboratory equipment and medical imagery, at human scale, including a magenta microscope, clear goggles, clear test tubes filled with light blue liquid, green stethoscope, and yellow double-helix DNA strands.

What are #ClinicalTrials, and how do they work? Check out this overview from @nytimes.com, featuring Dr. Theresa L. Werner, deputy director of #AACImember @huntsmancancer.bsky.social. archive.is/3vv2D #DefendingCancerResearch #CancerResearchSavesLives

When Noelle’s husband Michel was diagnosed with glioblastoma, clinical trials and an immunotherapy study gave him more time and more meaningful moments with the people he loved. Their story is a reminder of the power of research.

Share why cancer research matters to you: #SpeakUpforCancerResearch

Love our brilliant genetic counselors

It’s Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day! We’re grateful for our genetic counselors who assess cancer risk, shape personalized screening plans, connect patients with research opportunities and so much more. Their guidance makes a real difference for patients every day.

We’re excited to announce the opening of the Mountain West’s first angio-CT suite, combining angiography and CT imaging in one space. This innovation allows patients to receive complex interventional treatments in a single visit, with faster recovery and same-day results. https://bit.ly/47D907h

We're proud to be the first academic hospital in the Western US to fully upgrade to the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system. This brings our patients faster healing, less discomfort, and a quicker return to the things that matter most. https://bit.ly/43Td94I @uofusurgery.bsky.social

Today we honor our nation’s Veterans and all who have served. We’re proud to work with the VA to provide cancer care to Veterans, advancing research, improving outcomes, and honoring their service through compassionate, world-class care.

Today is Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Awareness Day. Our Beacon of Hope will shine in zebra stripes tonight for NET patients, families, and care & research teams. We're grateful to donors, philanthropic partners, and federal funding for driving research forward. @uofusurgery.bsky.social

Palliative and hospice care both focus on quality of life, but support patients at different stages. Our Supportive Oncology and Survivorship team provides both—helping patients and families find comfort, dignity, and support throughout every step of care. https://bit.ly/3WOwDDF

Hats off to our newly appointed Alliance Imaging Committee leaders! Andy Plodkowski, MD, and Heiko Schöder, MD, MBA, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Jeffrey Yap, PhD, of Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah! #AllianceFall25 #NCI #NCTN #Imaging

So grateful to my colleagues for this honor!

This weekend, our Beacon of Hope shines periwinkle for Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in recognition of our patients, their loved ones, and our clinicians & researchers. Progress is made possible by research and the support of our donors, philanthropic partners & federal funding.

Menopause after cancer can bring many changes—hot flashes, mood shifts, and more. The good news: these symptoms are common and treatable. Our team helps patients find relief through personalized care focused on comfort and quality of life. https://bit.ly/3Jn4NLP

Audree was studying psychology when her dad was treated for glioblastoma here. Inspired by his care team, she changed her path and is now a Weber State University radiation therapy student doing clinical rotations where her dad received care.

#RadTechWeek

Missed the live sessions from the 2025 #AppendixCancer Symposium? Recordings are now available!

Catch fundamentals education, research updates, and expert sessions at your own pace.

Watch the recordings: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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When Samantha was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, research gave her hope and time. Join her in supporting the science that saves lives. Share what cancer research means to you with #SpeakUpForCancerResearch and #CancerResearchSavesLivesHCI

Study Finds Melanoma Less Common in Individuals with Several Tattoos Researchers found people with multiple tattoo sessions have a lower risk of melanoma. Experts stress more research is needed to confirm these unexpected findings, and to investigate potential mechanis...

New research finds that people with multiple tattoo sessions may have a lower risk of melanoma. The reason is unclear, and more studies are needed to understand the link.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3LIpZfL

New studies from our researchers show glioblastoma patients who live farther from specialized centers are less likely to join clinical trials and may have worse outcomes. We are working to close that gap with telehealth, travel support, and more. https://bit.ly/47TqtIB @uofuneurosurgery.bsky.social