Cancer Rehabilitation Centers

12/18/2025

If you ever dreamt of being a super hero as a child, here’s your chance. Donate blood, save at least one life with each donation, get some sweet snacks, and if that’s not enough, the American Red Cross will also give you a chance at a sweet Super Bowl experience when you donate at the blood drive.

12/17/2025

There were ups and downs in the world of healthcare in 2025 but the ACS CAN Utah team definitely made some progress this year.

12/16/2025

When your mom owns a Cancer Rehabilitation Center and just happens to be the top volunteer in the state for The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and an American Cancer Society Utah board member, your team gets involved in helping people with cancer. Last night Cottonwood Colts boys basketball spent some time off the court cooking up hope, playing bingo, and spreading some Christmas cheer to patients with cancer staying at the Salt Lake City Hope Lodge. We were so grateful to be joined by Brook and Nate Carlisle as the official Bingo callers go a night of fun that proved the best teamwork goes beyond the court and in to every day life.

12/01/2025

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11/20/2025

Today is the Great American Smokeout, a nationwide event designed to highlight the dangers of smoking and provide a supportive environment for individuals to begin their journey toward a to***co free life. Quitting isn’t easy, but starting doesn’t have to be hard. Resources are available to help you in your journey, and because hard things are easier with support, there’s also resources for the non-smoking people in your life available so they can support your to***co free journey. See some of those resources here, or by clicking the “kick the to***co habit” link in our bio. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/to***co/great-american-smokeout.html

Pop Quiz before you go!
What percent of Utah cancer deaths are attributed to smoking?

11/19/2025

Because we care about your health, and your Thanksgiving sanity, it’s time to start clearing a space in your fridge. Here’s a timeline on when to move your turkey from freezer to fridge so you can safely thaw it in time for Thanksgiving.

11/18/2025

Because sometimes it just doesn’t register until it happens to someone you know, love, or a beloved character on a show that you’re obsessed with…..

*spoiler alert*

The mid season finale of Greys Anatomy ended with a cancer diagnosis for Dr Weber, and just before the end credits, Shondaland left time for an incredibly important announcement from James Pickens Jr, the real life man behind Richard Webber. That announcement included guidelines for men to be screened for prostate cancer, and a plea to make it part of your healthcare. You see, it’s detected easily with a blood test, and has an incredibly high survival rate when it’s caught early.

So while we wait for the return of the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, please make sure the men in your life are getting their cancer screenings done!

Shortly after revealing he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, 'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. announced that he is cancer free.

"Hi Friends, I’m blessed and grateful to be cancer-free," the actor wrote in a social media announcement. "Thanks so much for all the love and support! Get checked!”

James — whose character, Dr. Webber, was also diagnosed with cancer — opened up about his health in an interview with Black Health Matters.

“I started getting my annual physical 34 years ago. And I started my PSA testing when I was 41; I’m 73 now," James explained. "My urologist said, ‘Because you were so diligent in that piece of your health, it was to your advantage. We were able to catch it so early because you were being tested.'” (📸: Disney)

11/13/2025

Maybe you’ve seen recently that James Vanderbeek is selling Dawson’s Ceek memorabilia to help pay for cancer treatments for his stage 3 colorectal cancer. If a 90s heartthrob needs a little help with things insurance doesn’t cover, you know the average person does too. Without the fan base like Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, among other hits bring you, that tends to be pretty difficult.

Phil Brown, founder of Needs Beyond Medicine realized this when his own mother passed away from ovarian cancer. Realizing there are needs beyond the medicine faced by cancer patients, this amazing organization looks to fill the gap in care for those necessary life things insurance doesn’t cover, and surviving cancer makes it nearly impossible to afford.

This past weekend, we had a great time at their annual fundraising gala, and look forward to more of their amazing fundraising events. Take a quick second to look at their page, give them a follow, and see how they’re making a positive impact in the lives of patients with cancer.

11/04/2025

This weekend, we attended the Hope Gala which both celebrated the 10th anniversary of the doors opening to patients and raised money to help keep the Salt Lake City Hope Lodge open. We were also excited to be in the audience while Pam Higginson was recognized for her effort in bringing the Salt Lake City Hope Lodge to fruition.

Since opening its doors in 2015, the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® in Salt Lake City has been a home away from home for people with cancer and their caretakers while currently going through treatment or a clinical trial. The facility offers 41 guest rooms, fully equipped community kitchens for food storage and preparation, gathering areas and community dining rooms, laundry rooms stocked with supplies, and outdoor, reflection, or meditation spaces, all located near treatment centers in the area.

This free service to patients with cancer has served 24k+ guests from 35 states and 4 countries, providing them with 98k nights of free lodging, saving $17+ million in hotel costs during cancer treatment. This has been an invaluable resource in our state, and we were so happy to celebrate this anniversary, and many more to come.

10/31/2025

A cancer diagnosis is spooky, but we’re here to help take the scary out of it for you and help you through treatment and survivorship. Wishing you a happy and safe Halloween!

10/29/2025

Lights of Hope has our whole heart. We are so proud to sponsor this event and honor so many of our patients, family members, and friends.