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Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is a nationally recognized research center and treatment hospital in Salt Lake City. We are the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Mountain West and serve patients with all types of cancer from Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming. In 2021, we opened the region’s first proton therapy center. We manage the Utah Population Database, the largest genetic database in the world. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at our institution than any place in the world, including genes for melanoma and breast, ovarian, colon, head, and neck cancers.

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Dr Schlechter Named Cancer Moonshot Scholar

November 27, 2024

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Chelsey Schlechter, MPH, PhD, Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator and assistant professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah, has been selected as a 2024 Cancer Moonshot Scholar.

Dr Sborov on CAR T-Cell Therapy–Specific Long-Term Treatment Effects in Myeloma

November 11, 2024

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Douglas W. Sborov, MD, MS, discusses long-term treatment outcomes for patients with myeloma who received CAR T-cell therapy vs another treatment option.

Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment Increases Overall Survival Rates for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer Patients

October 31, 2024

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Results of the TALAPRO-2 trial showed that a novel prostate cancer therapy has a higher overall survival rate compared to the standard of care drug alone.

CAR T-Cell Therapies Extend Treatment-Free Intervals in Multiple Myeloma With Regular Toxicity Monitoring

October 28, 2024

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Douglas W. Sborov, MD, MS, discusses where ide-cel and cilta-cel each fit into the myeloma treatment paradigm.

Cabozantinib Plus Atezolizumab Fails to Improve OS Over Subsequent Novel Hormonal Therapy in mCRPC

October 17, 2024

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Cabozantinib plus atezolizumab did not produce superior OS outcomes vs a second novel hormonal therapy in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Researchers Develop Mechanism that Predicts Severity of Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer

September 13, 2024

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Scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, have made a significant breakthrough in predicting the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer.

Mendoza, Weiss Receive $2.6 Million Grant to Study Biomechanics of Lung Tumors

July 26, 2024

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Michelle Mendoza, PhD, and Jeffrey Weiss, PhD, received a $2.6 million grant from the NIH to research how tension in lung tissue affects the growth and distribution of tumors.

Landmark Study Shows Elevated Cancer Risk For Women With Endometriosis

July 23, 2024

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Women with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, compared to women who do not have the disease.

Researchers Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Care

June 21, 2024

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Three Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers have recently been recognized for their work as outstanding faculty members at the University of Utah.

Maughan Spotlights Ways to Reengage the Immune System and Debulking Approaches in RCC

June 11, 2024

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Benjamin L. Maughan, MD, PharmD, highlights ongoing research regarding the role of cytoreductive nephrectomy and targeted therapies in RCC.

Advancements With Combination Therapies in RCC Usher in New Questions

June 06, 2024

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Benjamin L. Maughan, MD, PharmD, discusses the implications of immuno-oncology and TKI agent combinations in clear cell and non–clear cell RCC.

The Surprising Connection Between Male Infertility and Family Cancer Risk

May 06, 2024

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In a recent study, researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute found a trend in families with male infertility: an increased risk of certain cancers.

Utah Governor’s Medal Given to Neli Ulrich, PhD, MS, for Outstanding Research and Leadership

May 01, 2024

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Neli Ulrich, PhD, MS, of Huntsman Cancer Institute, has been awarded the 2024 Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology.

Gita Suneja Named Senior Director of Programs to Enhance Diversity

April 05, 2024

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Gita Suneja, MD, MS, has been named the senior director of Programs to Enhance Diversity at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Dr Patel on the Utility of Orca-T in Hematologic Malignancies

April 03, 2024

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Sagar Patel, MD, discusses the utility of the Orca-T platform in patients with hematologic malignancies, highlighting the platform's safety.

Key Takeaways on Updates in Bladder Cancer

April 01, 2024

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Elizabeth Plimack, MD, MS, FASCO, recaps the discussion with key takeaways on recent updates in bladder cancer.

Utah Legislature Allocates $75 Million to Vineyard Cancer Research Center

March 28, 2024

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Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah received $75 million from the Utah Legislature toward a cancer research and academic building.

Shifting Therapies to Earlier Settings Could Bolster Treatment Options in mHSPC and Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer

March 26, 2024

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Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO, discusses unmet needs across the prostate cancer spectrum and ongoing trials investigating agents in earlier settings.

Exciting New Approaches in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

March 25, 2024

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Experts on bladder cancer discuss exciting new agents and treatment strategies and where they can potentially fit into urothelial cancer treatment paradigms.

Treatment Sequencing Practices in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

March 25, 2024

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Focusing on metastatic urothelial carcinoma, the panel discusses the role of chemotherapy and outlines treatment sequencing approaches.