Media - Press Releases

November 23, 2009	Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
October 8, 2009	Huntsman Cancer Institute Leads International Consortium to Develop First Ever Genetic Testing Guidelines for Melanoma
September 7, 2009	First Evidence of Virus in Cancerous Prostate Cells
August 31, 2009	New Hope for Deadly Childhood Bone Cancer - Surprising Discovery Made by Studying So-Called �Junk DNA�
August 18, 2009	St. Baldrick�s Foundation Announces $50,000 Research Grant to Huntsman Cancer Institute
August 17, 2009	Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
July 23, 2009	Scientists Discover Gene Mutation Responsible For Hereditary Neuroendocrine Tumor
July 8, 2009	Major New Training Initiative for Cancer Research
June 14, 2009	New Study Explores Dad�s Role in Shaping a Healthy Baby
June 10, 2009	HCI University of Utah Announces Prestigious Jon and Karen Huntsman Presidential Professorships in Cancer Research
June 2, 2009	HCI Researcher Appointed to National Cancer Institute Board
May 19, 2009	HCI Congratulates Researcher for �Sword of Hope� Award
May 14, 2009	A Surprise �Spark� for Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps
March 18, 2009	U.S. Cancer Screening Trial Reports More Diagnoses, but No Fewer Deaths from Annual Prostate Cancer Screening
February 9, 2009	New Test for Breast Cancer Will Help Guide Treatment Choices
January 15, 2009	Huntsman Cancer Institute and KUED Team Up for Breast Cancer Education
December 24, 2008	Newly Found Enzymes May Play Early Role in Cancer
December 15, 2008	Collaboration Leads to Expanded Research Opportunities
November 1, 2008	Sibling Study Could Lead to Better Treatments for Inherited Form of Colon Cancer
October 31, 2008	Huntsman Cancer Institute Breaks Ground for Expansion of Cancer Hospital
September 23, 2008	Huntsman Cancer Institute Researcher Named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow
September 18, 2008	Longevity, Cancer and Diet Connected
June 17, 2008	Inherited Melanoma Risk: What You Do Know Does Help You
May 14, 2008	Free screening finds suspected skin cancers
April 29, 2008	Mary Beckerle, Huntsman Cancer Institute Executive Director, elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
March 5, 2008	Huntsman Cancer Institute announces expansion
February 7, 2008	Glenn Beck, K-BULL 93 listeners, and community give $620,000 through Radio-A-Thon to support cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute
January 31, 2008	HCI executive director named to NIH advisory board
January 2, 2008	Colon cancer risk in U.S. traced to common ancestor
December 18, 2007	Help for patients with multiple myeloma
September 19, 2007	Huntsman Cancer Institute scientist wins NIH New Innovator Award
May 25, 2007	Free screening finds suspected skin cancers
May 18, 2007	When art and cancer meet, it's more than just a pretty picture
May 10, 2007	New Huntsman Cancer Institute Senior Leadership position announced
May 04, 2007	2007 Rosenblatt Prize awarded to Cell Biologist and Executive Director of Huntsman Cancer Institute
November 13, 2006	How do you get someone to stop smoking?
October 9, 2006	A new way to treat colon cancer?
September 29, 2006	As population ages, need for hospice care grows
August 16, 2006	Noted cell biologist selected as new leader of the University of Utah�s Huntsman Cancer Institute
August 8, 2006	Celebrities and corporate sponsors step up to the plate—and the tee—for cancer research
August 8, 2006	A year after prostate cancer surgery, George Karl joins forces against cancer
July 12, 2006	Utah philanthropic community unites to fight cancer as Huntsman Cancer Hospital celebrates second anniversary
July 3, 2006	A surprise about our body clock
April 18, 2006	Elderly cancer survivors face increased functional limitations, study finds
April 17, 2006	Initial results of the study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) released: Osteoporosis drug Raloxifene shown to be as Effective as Tamoxifen in preventing invasive breast cancer
April 6, 2006	From Nashville to Salt Lake City: Kevin Sharp, country singer and cancer survivor, joins local artists for Huntsman Cancer Institute benefit concert April 13
March 31, 2006	Time is running out to join Hometown Heroes team
March 28, 2006	Huntsman Cancer Institute one of six national sites selected to find ways to reduce disparities in cancer care
January 24, 2006	Supplemental radiation therapy beneficial for stage I endometrial cancer
October 26, 2005	Jon M. Huntsman Sr. announces New Huntsman Cancer Foundation president
October 24, 2005	Utah Population Database draws world leaders in human genetics
October 21, 2005	A new turn-on for genes
June 30, 2005	A "dimmer switch" for genes
May 9, 2005	Scientists inhibit cancer gene
April 4, 2005	Colon cancer can be linked to family history — Learn more at Free Colon Cancer Awareness Workshop
February 3, 2005	Retooled Web site brings information and hope to cancer patients
January 18, 2005	IHC and Huntsman Cancer Institute team up to fight cancer
December 20, 2004	Researchers establish link vital to cell migration
December 2, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute lead on international cartilage cancer study
November 29, 2004	National scientific society elects Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher to lead in 2006
September 17, 2004	Researchers develop fast track way to discover how cells are regulated
September 9, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers discover new role for APC gene
August 5, 2004	Legendary rock star Alice Cooper bands together fellow musicians to fight cancer
August 3, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute gears up for fall fundraising events with open house August 31
August 3, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher and surgeon selected ABC 2005 Traveling Fellow
July 1, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute surgeon wins national research award
June 19, 2004	Arizona businessman Ira A. Fulton donates $10 million to Huntsman Cancer Foundation
June 17, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher wins ASCO Clinical Research Career Development Award
June 16, 2004	Larry H. Miller donates $10M to Huntsman Cancer Foundation
May 19, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute to dedicate new cancer hospital June 21
May 5, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute launches community support effort
April 29, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute offers free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic Saturday, May 15
March 25, 2004	When colon cancer runs in the family — Free public workshop can help determine risk
February 2, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute thanks KBUHL 93 FM listeners
January 2, 2004	Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers assist international study to learn how thousands of cellular proteins interact
January 2, 2004	Hometown Heroes fundraising event to benefit Huntsman Cancer Institute
December 6, 2003	Huntsman Cancer Institute expands community network to Central Utah Multi-Specialty Clinic
November 18, 2003	Researchers use microarray technology to identify key mechanism in RNA synthesis
November 3, 2003	Huntsman Cancer Institute hosts nursing recruitment open house
October 30, 2003	Utah Cancer Registry pioneers honored for their work
October 16, 2003	Huntsman Cancer Institute nets $12.5 million grant to identify colon cancer genes
September 16, 2003	David Virshup awarded the Willard Snow Hansen Endowed Chair
September 8, 2003	HCI researchers identify key mechanism to cell division
August 6, 2003	Celebrities headline HCI golf tournament and gala dinner
June 13, 2003	Huntsman Cancer Institute screens almost 500 Utahns at annual free skin cancer detection day
May 12, 2003	Researchers find key to cell adhesion in gene common to fruit flies and humans
May 4, 2003	New drug could reduce dangerous side effects, enhance benefits of anti-cancer medication
April 14, 2003	University of Utah media release - A new way to target cancer cells
April 3, 2003	Huntsman Cancer Institute teams with Beneficial Life and Zions Bank to take cancer education to Utah elementary schools
March 4, 2003	New leadership named for future Huntsman Cancer Research Hospital
January 10, 2003	Dr. Mary Beckerle named HCI Deputy Director
December 27, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher publishes another breakthrough in cell communication
October 22, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute receives $500,000 gift in support of cancer research
August 8, 2002	Celebrities continue fight against cancer by supporting HCI golf tournament
July 3, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher discovers link to cell communication in right-left development
May 30, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute's Public Education Department receives national award
May 23, 2002	Dr. Randall Burt receives 2002 Governor's Medal for Science and Technology
May 08, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute screens over 500 people at annual free skin cancer detection day
April 30, 2002	Governor Leavitt teams with Huntsman Cancer Institute to designate May as "Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month"
March 25, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute Scientific Advisory Board member wins Wiley Prize in the Biomedical Sciences
March 11, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute and Silico Insights partner for early melanoma detection and progression
February 7, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute gives Olympic tickets to cancer patients and their families
February 1, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute scientist discovers new communication pattern for gene expression
January 17, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute develops new method for identifying cancer-causing genes
January 7, 2002	Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher publishes breakthrough in cell communication
December 19, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute employees provide Christmas to 20 cancer-patient families
November 30, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher identifies two new targets for anti-cancer therapy
November 6, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute leads international research effort to identify inherited colon cancer genes
November 1, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute enters partnership with Wyoming hospital
October 31, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute scientist develops first animal model to study protein associated with cell death
October 13, 2001	Montana Senator Max Baucus visits Huntsman Cancer Institute
September 28, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute receives $2 million gift in support of melanoma program
August 25, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute breaks ground for state-of-the-art cancer research hospital
August 3, 2001	Celebrities continue fight against cancer by supporting HCI golf tournament
June 5, 2001	Hatch announces $2.7 million grant award for the Huntsman Cancer Institute
June 4, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute to conduct phase one clinical trials on drug derived from traditional Chinese medicine
May 24, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute's new PSA campaign reaches out to Hispanic patients and their families
May 8, 2001	Dr. Mary Beckerle receives 2001 Governor's Medal for Science and Technology
April 11, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute's new PSA campaign leads cancer patients and their families to much-needed information
April 6, 2001	Discovery may lead to drug to block seizures
February 27, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute deputy director to lead North American effort to cure childhood leukemia
February 12, 2001	University of Utah to seek bonds to build new cancer research hospital
January 29, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute and Intermountain Health Care announce the Huntsman Cancer Care Program
January 22, 2001	Coach Don Nelson makes speedy recovery
January 18, 2001	Huntsman Cancer Institute deputy director receives $5.6 million grant
January 4, 2001	Coach Don Nelson undergoes successful surgery for prostate cancer at the University of Utah
December 11, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute appoints new senior director
November 21, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute enrolling breast cancer patients in study of sentinel node biopsy
November 13, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute appoints new program leader
November 3, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute public educator receives national award
October 18, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute conducts new clinical trial
October 10, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator receives major grant
September 20, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute and Intermountain Health Care unveil first PET scanner in the Intermountain West
September 15, 2000	Gene expression discovery made by Huntsman Cancer Institute scientist
September 7, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute names deputy director
May 12, 2000	Free skin cancer screenings and public lecture at Huntsman Cancer Institute
April 26, 2000	Huntsman gives another $125 million to cancer research and treatment
April 17, 2000	American Red Cross president, Dr. Bernadine Healy, to visit the Huntsman Cancer Institute
February 2, 2000	Fitzpatrick awarded endowed chair
January 28, 2000	Over 1,000 global business leaders visit the new Huntsman Cancer Institute
January 20, 2000	Huntsman Cancer Institute's Pain Medicine and Palliative Care Program to co-host lecture on complementary medicine
October 28, 1999	Huntsman Cancer Institute's Dr. Joseph Simone receives two awards
September 21, 1999	Dr. Ray White to lead new effort in cancer genetics at the Huntsman Cancer Institute
September 18, 1999	Incyte and Huntsman Cancer Institute announce partnership to study colon cancer genetics
September 13, 1999	Huntsman Cancer Institute dedicated - offers new hope in cancer research and treatment
June 23, 1999	Important cancer information for patients
May 28, 1999	University of Utah researcher sheds light on rare disease; cancer and cardiovascular disease, too
May 25, 1999	Huntsman Cancer Institute to participate in the nation's largest breast cancer prevention study
January 21, 1999	Interdisciplinary clinical cancer initiative underway at UUHSC
August 5, 1998	National Cancer Institute awards cancer genetic network funds to the Huntsman Cancer Institute
April 6, 1998	Breast cancer prevention trial shows benefits of Tamoxifen
April 3, 1998	Gene guiding embryo development discovered
October 29, 1997	Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) joins National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

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