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New Clinical Trials Test Innovative Ways To Preserve Muscle Mass During Metastatic Prostate Cancer

October 25th 2023

The National Cancer Institute awarded investigators at Huntsman Cancer Institute a grant totaling more than $3 million to conduct a clinical trial to see if combining creatine monohydrate supplementation and resistance exercise training helps preserve muscle in people who have metastatic prostate cancer.

Shaping the Future of Cancer Care Through Student Training Health Collaborative

October 20th 2023

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah and Utah Valley University proudly announce a groundbreaking partnership called the “Huntsman Cancer Institute–Utah Valley University Health Collaborative.”

Estrogen Receptor Mutation Study Suggests Potential Treatments For Endometrial Cancers

August 28th 2023

Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute identified potential new treatment options for people with endometrial cancer.

Huntsman Cancer Institute Research Highlights For July 2023

August 10th 2023

This month, researchers reduce the risk of infections after pancreatic surgery and discover the best cost-effective treatment combination for prostate cancer patients.

Addressing Health in Areas Characterized by Persistent Poverty

July 6th 2023

The Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah, in partnership with the Montana State University Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity, received a grant for Cancer Control in Persistent Poverty Areas from the National Cancer Institute.

Huntsman Cancer Institute Expands Lifesaving Impact across Utah with Plans for New Comprehensive Cancer Center

June 26th 2023

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, a pioneering innovator dedicated to developing more effective ways to care for and prevent cancer, announced plans today for a new Huntsman Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center in Utah County.

Breakthrough in Glioblastoma Treatment With the Help of a Virus

June 20th 2023

In a recently published manuscript, Howard Colman, MD, PhD, identified a potential breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment.

Major Expansion Provides Best Cancer Care to Utah and Beyond

May 18th 2023

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, the only place in the region devoted to developing new treatments for cancer, announced the opening of the Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women’s Cancers.

American Society of Clinical Oncology Recognizes Dr Neeraj Agarwal

April 4th 2023

Neeraj Agarwal, MD, is now a distinguished member of the Fellows of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

A New Combination Therapy Regimen Shows Promising Results For Prostate Cancer

March 28th 2023

TALAPRO-2 demonstrated that using talazoparib in combination with enzalutamide may reduce the risk of disease progression or death by 37%.

Thomas K. Varghese Jr. MD, MS, MBA, FACS, Named President-Elect of Society of University Surgeons

March 21st 2023

Varghese, known for his innovative research in perioperative care and mentorship to physician-scientists, will become SUS President in February 2024.

Three Talented Researchers Recognized as Endowed Chairs

February 27th 2023

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah congratulates three of their newest endowed chairs.

Moderate Exercise Helps Patients With CRC Live Longer By Reducing Inflammation and Improving Gut Bacteria, Including in Patients Who Are Obese

November 28th 2022

Regular physical activity can extend the lives of patients with colorectal cancer, according to a study looking at the impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients.