Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute Proudly serving Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, & Wyoming.

The Mountain West’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center—Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier™ through groundbreaking research and world-class patient care.

05/22/2026

“I benefit so much from their hopeful research, from their care and compassion.”

As a two-time melanoma survivor, Lexie Kite knows how life-changing cancer research and compassionate care can be. In her early 20s, she made choices about her skin based on beauty standards instead of research, avoiding sunscreen and spending time in tanning beds. Now, she is using her voice to help others make empowered decisions and better protect their health.

Thank you, Lexie, for sharing your story and helping others feel supported.

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Big conversations about the future of cancer research and care happened here this month.We were thrilled to welcome Nati...
05/21/2026

Big conversations about the future of cancer research and care happened here this month.

We were thrilled to welcome National Cancer Institute Director Anthony Letai, MD, PhD, for an engaging conversation focused on the future of cancer research, clinical trials, and expanding access to care across rural and frontier communities.

During his visit, we had the opportunity to give him a tour of our clinical and research space, introduce him to the incredible people behind this work, and hear him describe us as “a jewel of a cancer center.”

From telemedicine and wearable technology to decentralized clinical trials closer to home, the conversation centered on making research and care more accessible for people no matter where they live.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share ideas, ask big questions, and continue moving cancer research and care forward together.

Read more about his visit through the link below.

When Noah was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 9, his family found lifesaving care close to home at our newly opened ...
05/20/2026

When Noah was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 9, his family found lifesaving care close to home at our newly opened Proton Therapy Center. In 2021, he became our very first pediatric proton therapy patient.

Now cancer-free at 14, Noah returned to help us break ground on our expansion.

With help from Jacobsen Construction, Noah stepped into the excavator cab and officially helped break ground on the addition of a second proton therapy machine. This expansion will double treatment capacity and help more patients and families across the Mountain West access highly specialized cancer care closer to home.

Read more about the impact of this expansion through the link below.

Every cancer treatment available today started as a clinical trial.This Clinical Trials Day, we recognize the patients w...
05/20/2026

Every cancer treatment available today started as a clinical trial.

This Clinical Trials Day, we recognize the patients who participate in research and the physicians, nurses, researchers, and staff who help bring these studies to life. Their partnership continues to shape the future of cancer care.

With about 400 open clinical trials, 48 open first-in-human studies, and the largest phase one program for all cancer types in the Mountain West, we’re continuing to move cancer research forward together.

For nearly two decades, cancer was something Kelsey Embrey helped others face through her work here. It was part of her ...
05/19/2026

For nearly two decades, cancer was something Kelsey Embrey helped others face through her work here. It was part of her profession, not her personal life.

Then her 9-year-old son, Kyson, was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer.

In an instant, everything changed. The place where she had spent years supporting patients became the place her own family turned to for answers, care, and hope.

Today, Kyson’s scans are clear, and Kelsey says the meaning of the work has deepened in ways she never expected. The “magic” she once described lives in the people who show up, the connections that form, and the hope that persists even in life’s hardest moments.

Read their story through the link below.

Today on National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, we’re celebrating the incredible SLPs who help patients navigate some...
05/18/2026

Today on National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, we’re celebrating the incredible SLPs who help patients navigate some of the most personal and life-changing effects of cancer and its treatment.

Our Speech-Language Pathologists support patients experiencing challenges with swallowing, speaking, voice, memory, attention, concentration, and communication. They provide individualized care that helps patients maintain independence and quality of life.

Whether helping someone safely swallow again, communicate more clearly, return to work or school, or manage cognitive fatigue and memory challenges, our SLP team brings compassion, expertise, and encouragement to every patient they care for.

Thank you to our Speech-Language Pathologists for the meaningful difference you make each day for patients and families across our community.

May is Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month. NF is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout...
05/16/2026

May is Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month. NF is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. While these tumors are often noncancerous, some can become cancerous over time.

In collaboration with Primary Children’s Hospital, pediatric patients with NF receive care from a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, geneticists, and other specialists. Adult patients are treated at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

This weekend, the Beacon of Hope shines blue and green in honor of those affected by NF, including patients, caregivers, and loved ones. We also recognize the clinicians and researchers working to advance care, improve treatments, and support the NF community with compassion and hope.

After 29 years of service, Don Milligan is retiring from Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health, leavin...
05/15/2026

After 29 years of service, Don Milligan is retiring from Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health, leaving behind a legacy defined by compassion, thoughtful leadership, and deep dedication to patients and families.

For nearly three decades, Don led with one guiding principle: always put patients first.

Whether helping lead major expansions, planning future cancer care closer to home, or taking a quiet moment in a waiting room to reconnect with the patient experience, every decision he made was grounded in empathy and care.

His impact can be seen in the people he mentored, the culture he helped shape, and the care our patients receive every day.

Thank you, Don, for 29 years of leadership, kindness, and unwavering commitment to our mission. We wish you a joyful retirement filled with family, time on the trails, and the moments that matter most.

Read more about Don’s remarkable career and lasting legacy: bit.ly/4fpVLel

05/14/2026

At the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting, we caught up with the people behind the science.

We talked with graduate researcher Jared Almazan about his work in the Holmen Lab studying how melanoma spreads to the brain, what he enjoys most about AACR, and gave him a challenge: describe his research in five words. It turned out to be harder than he expected—but he did it.

It’s work like this that continues to move cancer care forward, and we’re grateful for our researchers helping drive that progress every day. We’re proud to be part of training the next generation of cancer researchers along the way.

Behind every appointment is a person, a story, and a team working together to provide thoughtful, personalized care.For ...
05/14/2026

Behind every appointment is a person, a story, and a team working together to provide thoughtful, personalized care.

For Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month, we’re sharing words from patients about the clinicians who care for them, taken directly from after-visit surveys. Their feedback helps guide the care we provide and supports others who may be looking for answers or a place to turn.

Our care team brings together specialists who collaborate closely, combining research and clinical care to offer advanced treatment options. Just as important, they take time to listen, explain, and support each patient with compassion.

We’re grateful to our patients for sharing their experiences and helping others feel more informed and supported.

05/13/2026

Six and a half years after a stage IV prostate cancer diagnosis, J.R. is still doing what he loves.

He was once given 3 to 5 years. Today, he’s living an active, full life and credits research and the care he received for making that possible.

Stories like J.R.’s are why research matters. It helps people live longer, fuller lives and brings hope to so many others facing cancer.

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