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Global Perspectives on Cancer - A Conference on Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Utah and the Middle EastWednesday, March 3rd, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. KUBL, Glenn Beck listeners, and community give $555,000 through Radio-a-ThonThe Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) K-Bull 93 Radio-a-Thon closed on Saturday with a total of $555,000 raised for cancer research. KUBL listeners opened their wallets and donated more than $158,000 in just two days—Friday, January 29 through Saturday, January 30 to bolster the gifts from community partners who graciously donated the remainder through events and initiatives from the past year. Full Article TIME Magazine - 10 Ideas Changing the World Right NowFolks at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are heading up an effort to establish the U.S.'s first national biobank — a safe house for tissue samples, tumor cells, DNA and, yes, even blood — that would be used for research into new treatments for diseases. New Test for Breast Cancer Will Help Guide Treatment ChoicesOne in eight women in the United States will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer in their lifetime, and it is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Now a new test will help physicians determine the best possible treatment for each patient. “Our research shows that there is a subset of women who can be cured without getting any treatment at all, other than a lumpectomy,” explains Philip Bernard, M.D., an investigator at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute and one of the senior authors on a multicenter study published in the February 9 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.“In women whose tumors have spread, we can predict with very high accuracy which women are going to respond to chemotherapy and which type of chemotherapy will work.” Press Release Medical Alliance Pays Off: Collaboration Leads to Expanded Research OpportunitiesA vast resource of information critical to cancer research is now leading to new opportunities for scientists—information that could lead to improved cancer treatments. The collaboration known as the Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Care Program is now yielding data that can be used for studies relating to genetics, health services and public health. Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) and Intermountain Healthcare (Intermountain) Cancer Services announced today that one of the main objectives of that alliance has been achieved: linking the Utah Population Database (UPDB), a research resource at the University of Utah, to medical records from Intermountain. The technology necessary to access linked data from the two institutions became operational in November 2008 and is now ready for use. Press Release Sibling Study Could Lead to Better Treatments for Inherited Form of Colon CancerResearchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) believe they may be one step closer to understanding how certain forms of colon cancer develop. In a study using siblings who have been diagnosed with colon cancer, scientists discovered similarities on a region of a particular chromosome, referred to as 7q31. Researchers believe that piece of genetic material may be causing a subset of colon cancers that run in families. Press Release Jon M. Huntsman to Receive American Cancer Society Highest HonorThe American Cancer Society – the nation’s leading voluntary health organization and largest non-governmental funder of cancer research and discovery – will present its highest honor, the Medal of Honor, to four Americans who have made outstanding contributions to the fight against cancer. This year’s winners, who will receive their awards at a ceremony during the American Cancer Society’s annual meeting in New York City, are: The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy, United States Senator from Massachusetts, for Cancer Control; Mina J. Bissell, Ph.D., for Basic Research; Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D., for Clinical Research; and Jon M. Huntsman for Cancer Philanthropy. The Medal of Honor, originally called the American Cancer Society Award, was first given in 1949. Press Release Steps to Early Breast Cancer Detection
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Free Nutrition Counseling for PatientsHCI offers a great new service to patients. The Wellness Center's dietitian is available to answer questions about nutrition, weight loss, treatment side effects, and more. No appointment is necessary. Nutrition counseling is available in the Wellness Center Monday through Friday. Service is free of charge for patients. The dietitian will also visit with patients in infusion or clinic rooms upon request. Please contact Amanda Luekenga RD, CD, at 587-4586. Discover Your Family Medical HistoryYour family tree can become a gift of medical knowledge to future generations. An accurate medical family history may help you and your family identify potential health concerns and risks. This information can contribute to better preventive care. More Information Volunteer for the New Huntsman Cancer HospitalHuntsman Cancer Hospital: Help make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families at the new Huntsman Cancer Hospital. We can use your skills for a multitude of tasks, including patient assistance, nurse assistance, business center, information desk, and beauty salon. Volunteers are also needed at the Huntsman Cancer Institute team. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities contact Volunteer Services at 587-7961. More Information Questions About Cancer?Call 581-6365 for accurate answers. Cancer information specialists available by phone to answer your cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment questions. Toll free: (888) 424-2100. Open business hours, Monday-Friday, with answering machine available for after-hours messages. More information Visit Free Cancer Learning CenterHuntsman Cancer Institute, First floor. Cancer information specialists available by phone to answer your cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment questions. Toll free: (888) 424-2100. Open business hours, Monday-Friday, with answering machine available for after-hours messages. More information Free Booklet to Help Your Spouse or Child Stop Smoking.Prepare to support your loved one throughout the quitting process, including information on health risks, smokeless tobacco, secondhand smoke, and an explanation of why quitting is so hard. Download PDF |
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Learn the steps to early breast cancer detection and ways to reduce breast cancer risk.
Huntsman Cancer Institute has an online gastrointestinal (GI) cancer message board. This virtual community provides an opportunity for online discussion. Participants can view what others have posted or post their own questions and share comments. The GI message board serves as a virtual support group; it is open to all patients and the public. To ensure safety and integrity, the site is monitored. 
YourStory helps cancer patients, their families, and the public document tales of their lives. Created by Meg Brady, University of Utah English and ethnic studies professor and folklorist, the program includes recording sessions with trained facilitators. The first two hours of recording are free with a nominal charge for additional sessions. Sessions take place at Huntsman Cancer Institute, or facilitators with portable recording equipment visit homes or patients in rooms at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. To make an appointment call the Huntsman Cancer Institute Wellness Center at (801) 587-4585.