New research from the Hilgendorf Lab reveals obesity may increase breast cancer risk by reducing a naturally occurring lipid that helps eliminate damaged or cancerous cells. https://bit.ly/46OVP1N
Huntsman Cancer Institute
@huntsmancancer.bsky.social
The Mountain West’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center—Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier™ through groundbreaking research and world-class patient care. Proudly serving Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, & Wyoming. huntsmancancer.org
We are excited to announce our 2026 Postdoctoral Rising Stars Symposium co-hosted with @uofubiochem.bsky.social, @huntsmancancer.bsky.social, and Med Chem, #postdocs @uuhsresearch.bsky.social, with keynote by @korostelevlab.bsky.social @uofuhealth.bsky.social
Last year, we broke ground on our future Vineyard campus. After months of preparation, we’re moving upward—literally. At yesterday’s cornerstone event, patients, staff, and community members signed the cornerstones, leaving their mark on what’s ahead. https://bit.ly/4x59uN6
We’re proud to be the first center in the Mountain West to offer PIPAC, a minimally invasive procedure that gives some patients with advanced abdominal cancers another option. With @uofusurgery.bsky.social, we’re bringing this specialized care closer to home: https://bit.ly/4cg48XG
As both our chief clinical officer and a physician caring for patients here, Dr. Sach Apte, thinks about artificial intelligence through a deeply human lens: How can it help clinicians spend more time focused on their patients? https://bit.ly/45TMrcH
We recently performed the Mountain West’s first robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy. As one of few cancer centers offering the procedure, we’re bringing the latest surgical advances to patients, with their recovery and well-being at the center. https://bit.ly/3TZlcL9 @uofusurgery.bsky.social
Russ Smith never expected to celebrate 1,000 days after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. A clinical trial gave him more time with his children and grandchildren while helping move research forward for future patients. https://bit.ly/4gdVhIi
We're proud to be recognized nationally for excellence in cancer care, research, nursing, and healing-centered facilities. What means the most to us is the trust patients and families place in us every day. Thank you for trusting us with your care. https://bit.ly/4w86crG
Sometimes the best view comes after the storm. We were treated to this beautiful rainbow stretching over our campus on Wednesday evening, reminding us that moments of beauty can appear when you least expect them. Thank you to Ananda Spike for capturing and sharing this with us.
From first-in-human clinical trials to discoveries that could shape future cancer treatments, the latest Discovery Innovations highlights research that's moving cancer care forward. https://bit.ly/3Tt2Im3
Congratulations to PHS faculty, Drs. @jendoherty.bsky.social & J.D. Smith, honored with 2026 Excellence in Collaboration Awards from @huntsmancancer.bsky.social for their leadership on interdisciplinary cancer research teams. #CancerResearch #Collaboration
Research happens everywhere—from the laboratory to the clinic. Congratulations to seven researchers receiving new or renewed endowed chair appointments, recognizing scientific excellence and commitment to advancing cancer research. https://bit.ly/3TcQqhz
New research led by Martin McMahon, PhD, and Mona Foth, PhD, could help expand future treatment options for people with advanced NRAS-driven melanoma. While more research is needed, the findings are a promising step forward. https://bit.ly/4vynI8a
Congratulations to Sheri Holmen, PhD, on receiving two NIH R01 awards supporting melanoma research. These awards will support ongoing efforts to better understand melanoma biology and develop new treatment strategies for patients. 🔬
"You are not a statistic." In his Letter of Hope, gynecologic oncologist Sachin Apte, MD, MS, MBA, shares a message for people facing gynecologic cancer about compassionate care, partnership, and the research bringing hope for the future: https://bit.ly/44pw86Z
After being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, Gary Wight enrolled in a clinical trial that has nearly doubled survival for metastatic pancreatic cancer. Why does cancer research matter to you? #SpeakUpForCancerResearch. https://youtube.com/shorts/aSRzfF8tRKw
Speak Up for Cancer Research: Gary Wight
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Sun safety starts with knowing the facts. ☀️ A base tan isn't protection. Clouds don't block UV rays. Tanning beds can cause serious skin damage. Learn more myths, facts, and tips to protect your skin: https://bit.ly/3WiSe7N
After pancreatic cancer treatments gave David Samuel's family eight more months with his father, he chose a career helping bring new treatments to patients through clinical trials. Read why every day matters to him: https://bit.ly/44Qh8PA
As a high school senior, Anthony Bradley was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Today, he's an operating room nurse, caring for patients with the same compassion that helped him through treatment. Read his story: https://bit.ly/3IIdT4N
As firefighters protect our communities during wildfire season, their health deserves protection too. Learn how cancer screening and research are helping detect cancer earlier and better understand occupational risks for firefighters. https://bit.ly/4bvYYXs
Bradley Cairns, PhD: "Karen helped define a model for what a great institution should be—one that refuses to separate science from humanity, healing from beauty, or discovery from care." @huntsmancancer.bsky.social https://cancerletter.com/obituary/20260626_4/
Karen Huntsman’s vision gave shape to the Huntsman Cancer Institute - The Cancer Letter
Some lives leave their mark not only on the people who loved them, but also on the very places where others come to seek hope. Karen Haight Huntsman’s was such a life. Karen died on June 1. She was 88. The grace, beauty, and compassion that define Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah […]
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Congratulations to Dr. Shane Lloyd and Dr. Christos Vaklavas on their induction into The Society of Huntsman Translational Scholars. Their research helps move discoveries from the laboratory toward better treatments and outcomes for people with cancer. https://bit.ly/4oI8M5y
A CCSG tradition—when the application is submitted, the pages go in the air. After months of collaboration, our 2,200+ page Cancer Center Support Grant application is officially submitted to the NCI as part of the process to maintain our Comprehensive Cancer Center designation.
AACI joins in mourning the passing of Karen Huntsman, whose vision and generosity helped shape @huntsmancancer.bsky.social. Karen and the Huntsman family were previous recipients of the AACI Champion for Cures Award. Read the full press release: bit.ly/4ujxef1
A Legacy of Hope: Remembering Karen Huntsman
Karen Huntsman helped build a movement against cancer—one defined by compassion, vision, and hope. Her legacy will continue to shape care, research, and the lives of patients and families.
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Early detection changed everything for Bill Gephardt. After a prostate cancer diagnosis, he benefited from treatment options made possible through cancer research. Why does research matter to you? #SpeakUpForCancerResearch https://youtube.com/shorts/BB6fqqx0ZBk?si=rGGRaS7YdNX3vjSd
Speak Up for Cancer Research: Bill Gephardt
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Today, we honor the life of Karen Huntsman. She believed deeply in creating hope, comfort, and dignity for people facing cancer. Her kindness and generosity continue to touch lives every day, and her legacy will endure for generations. https://bit.ly/43afbNh
A Phase 3 clinical trial led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO, found that combining talazoparib and enzalutamide reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 52% in certain patients with metastatic prostate cancer. https://bit.ly/43H7q1m
After a rare cancer diagnosis threatened her future, Morgan Marietti underwent treatment while holding onto hope for motherhood. Today, five years in remission, she’s found healing, purpose, and new meaning in becoming a parent https://bit.ly/49mIi3g
At 9 years old, Noah became our first pediatric patient treated in the newly opened Proton Therapy Center. Now cancer-free at 14, he returned to help break ground on our expansion, which will allow us to provide the same lifesaving care to more patients https://bit.ly/3PTtx1l
Every cancer treatment available today started as a clinical trial. This Clinical Trials Day, we thank the patients who participate in research and the teams who make it possible. Together, we’re continuing to move cancer care forward.
