Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier

Huntsman Cancer Institute
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What is a cancer-free frontier? Huntsman Cancer Institute investigates the challenges and triumphs of delivering future where all patients throughout the Mountain West have access cutting-edge cancer treatment, leading to a cure or survival. Host Heather Simonsen encourages us to envision the bright future ahead by speaking with Huntsman Cancer Institute’s most brilliant minds in science and medicine. Links: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntsmanCancerInstitute/ Instagram: huntsmancancerinstitute X: @huntsmancancer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Mar 17

    The Harmony of Cancer Research and Cancer Care

    On this episode, Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers and patients share how scientific discoveries, clinical trials, and targeted therapies extend lives—and offer hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  2. Feb 9

    Am I High Risk? What Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer Prevention

    In the United States, women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. But some women, due to genetic and biological factors, are at a higher risk. Most women are familiar with getting preventative, annual mammograms starting at 40, as risk increases with age. But what about women who are higher risk? How can they understand their chances of developing the disease? And what should they do to decrease their cancer risk?  On this episode of Delivering a Cancer-free Frontier, we’re discussing Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer Risk Clinic. Oncologist Dr. Vera Kazakova, MD and genetic counselor Whitney Maxwell, CGC, MS go through the options available for women at high risk—and how they tailor choices to each individual woman’s needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. Family Ties and Cancer Clues

    09/10/2025

    Family Ties and Cancer Clues

    More inherited genes for cancer have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than anywhere else in the world—thanks to one of our most valuable resources, the Utah Population Database (UPDB). UPDB director Nicola Camp, PhD, guides us through how this unique system works and how its researchers impact the people of Utah and beyond. Plus, Lisa Cannon-Albright, PhD, discusses the visionaries who started the project back in the 1970s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  4. Mobile Medicine, Telehealth: Advancing Cancer Care Across Distances

    03/18/2025

    Mobile Medicine, Telehealth: Advancing Cancer Care Across Distances

    In this episode, we discuss how Huntsman Cancer Institute is advancing cancer care in rural areas through mobile medicine and telehealth. We travel along with the mobile screening clinic to the Utah/Nevada border town of Wendover, and Dr. Tracy Onega tackles how telehealth can keep patients connected to their oncologists in urban areas. Music composed by Mix at Six and Artlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  5. Significant Discoveries in Understanding, Preventing and Treating Breast Cancer

    01/27/2025

    Significant Discoveries in Understanding, Preventing and Treating Breast Cancer

    In this episode, we explore significant discoveries in breast cancer screening, treatment, and research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Jessica Rivera, a breast cancer survivor, shares her story. ​Dr. Phoebe Freer discusses advances in breast cancer screening, and Dr. Alana Welm explains her team's efforts to understand metastasis in an aggressive form of the disease. Music composed by Mix at Six and Artlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  6. Using AI to Diagnose and Treat Cancer

    12/10/2024

    Using AI to Diagnose and Treat Cancer

    In this episode, we're talking artificial intelligence. What is it? And how are we using AI to push the limits of cancer care? Huntsman Cancer Institute's Dr. Jonathan Tward joins us for an in-depth conversation about the possibilities of AI. This episode also features Taylor Smedley, Director of Visitor Experience & Community Engagement at the Leonardo, a museum in downtown Salt Lake City. Theme composed by Mix at Six. Additional music from Artlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  7. Preserving Dreams for Young Cancer Patients through Oncofertility ​

    11/12/2024

    Preserving Dreams for Young Cancer Patients through Oncofertility ​

    In this episode, we explore expanding efforts to offer fertility preservation options to adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients. Cancer treatment can affect many young patients' reproductive systems — but with planning and careful consultation, there is hope that they can still be parents. ​Dr. Doug Fair and Dawn Ritzwoller discuss their experiences and advocacy in this area. Music composed by Mix at Six and Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  8. Engaging Communities to Advance a Cancer-free Frontier Part 2

    06/18/2024

    Engaging Communities to Advance a Cancer-free Frontier Part 2

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
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What is a cancer-free frontier? Huntsman Cancer Institute investigates the challenges and triumphs of delivering future where all patients throughout the Mountain West have access cutting-edge cancer treatment, leading to a cure or survival. Host Heather Simonsen encourages us to envision the bright future ahead by speaking with Huntsman Cancer Institute’s most brilliant minds in science and medicine. Links: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntsmanCancerInstitute/ Instagram: huntsmancancerinstitute X: @huntsmancancer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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