A rare cancer diagnosis at 10 years old inspired Gunner Stringham to hold a fundraising event seven years later during his senior football night to raise money for cancer research.
Marshall Brown, a lively 5-year-old sports lover, was diagnosed with sarcoma in 2021. His family honors his memory by partnering with the Salt Lake Bees to support childhood cancer research.
Highlights from Huntsman Cancer Institute’s latest studies reveal elevated ovarian cancer risk in women with endometriosis and highlight challenges in bladder cancer treatment and insurance access for childhood cancer survivors.
Three-year-old Parker Felton underwent a difficult 40-week regimen of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Now, she’s cancer free and ready to get back to being a kid.
Using a new platform, Jonathan Constance, PhD, researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute, studies commonly prescribed medications in hopes of creating more effective treatments for pediatric cancer patients.
From shrinking brain tumors to personalized therapies, our investigators are leading pioneering research, discovering breakthroughs in treatment, and promoting equity-driven care.
Radiation oncology professor Matthew Poppe, MD, discusses the benefits of proton therapy, what he learns from his pediatric patients, and his previous work at NASA.
There are times when Travis Carpenter needs a little courage. After being diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, he gets that boost from Lady, his three-legged friend.
The groundbreaking clinical trials happening here at the Huntsman Cancer Institute are saving lives, and it is made possible in part by people like you—our donors. For Samuel Cheshier, MD...
When Bryce Thompson discovered he had Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a genetic condition that increased his risk of getting cancer, he immediately thought of his children. With the help of genetic counselors...
Michael Allen Pulsipher, MD, chief of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, shares how his work, and that of others, is improving care for children and young people with cancer.
Whether you're a parent or a child, receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a scary thing. Child life specialist Abbie Lofgren provides some helpful information on what pediatric cancer patients...
A child life specialist plays an important role at Huntsman Cancer Institute. In her role, Abbie Owens, MS, CCLS, provides comfort to pediatric cancer patients and their families. She also...
After their son Ty passed away from a malignant rhabdoid tumor, Cindy and Lou Campbell started The Ty Louis Campbell Foundation in his honor. Their focus is funding childhood cancer...
5 For The Fight, a nonprofit started by Qualtrics and fueled by thousands of private donors, announced today that seven new cancer researchers will get a boost for their work...
