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The chance of getting prostate cancer increases with age but genetics can also be a risk factor. Huntsman Cancer Institute genetic counselor Sam Beck answers questions about prostate cancer.

Demand for cancer genetic testing is on the rise, but there’s a national shortage of genetic counselors to guide patients through the process. Researchers say chatbots could be the answer.

Early menopause significantly raises breast cancer risk, highlighting the need for proactive health screenings, according to research from Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.

Researchers have designed new digital tools that have quadrupled screening rates for patients at high risk for lung cancer.

Kim Kaphingst, ScD; June Round, PhD; and Neli Ulrich, PhD, MS, have been recognized by the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah for their exemplary work in cancer research.

Huntsman Cancer Institute investigators explain who benefits from full-body MRIs, the risks involved with a screening, and how you can reduce your cancer risk.

A study by Joemy Ramsay, PhD, suggests families with infertile male relatives may face elevated cancer risks. Tapping into genetic data, families could help personalize cancer risk assessments.

Cancer has had a profound impact on Sara Bryant-Hart’s family. Genetic counselors at Huntsman Cancer Institute wondered why and then found the reason: Lynch syndrome.

Thanks to funding from the National Cancer Institute, Kimberly Kaphingst, director of cancer communication research, and her team are exploring a new way to teach people about genetic testing options.

Your colonoscopy report may indicate a need for more frequent screenings or personalized treatments. Check with a genetic counselor to help reduce your cancer risk.

Rebecca Cressman shares her experience with breast cancer and treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute. To her, the Kathryn F. Kirk Center symbolizes the collective hopes and dreams of cancer survivors.

Genetic testing can reveal if you have a family history of cancer and is often more affordable than you might think— sometimes even free.

Knowing your cancer history and genetic testing can help you and your family know the possible risks and recommendations if a cancer-related gene is found.

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...

Pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma are rare neuroendocrine tumors that can be hereditary and passed down to children. Due to its outstanding work providing high-quality treatment, care, education, and clinical trials to...