60 acast.com Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cancer-free-frontier--5997267 en Huntsman Cancer Institute Huntsman Cancer Institute What is a cancer-free frontier? Huntsman Cancer Institute investigates the challenges andtriumphs of delivering future where all patients throughout the Mountain West have accesscutting-edge cancer treatment, leading to a cure or survival. Host... 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:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntsmanCancerInstitute/

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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

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]]> false Huntsman Cancer Institute info+672b99791e4926b5197688e3@mg-eu.acast.com 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier https://www.spreaker.com/show/5997267/episodes/feed episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/672b99791e4926b5197688e3/1731105332851-ebff0fd3-da3d-4139-9ec8-14b2590875fd.jpeg https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cancer-free-frontier--5997267 Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/672b99791e4926b5197688e3 The Harmony of Cancer Research and Cancer Care The Harmony of Cancer Research and Cancer Care Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:31:10 GMT 33:23 69b86e107ebe44dc8b272873 false https://shows.acast.com/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier/episodes/episode-15-the-harmony-of-cancer-research-and-cancer-care 69b86e107ebe44dc8b272873 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 episode-15-the-harmony-of-cancer-research-and-cancer-care full 2 15

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]]> Am I High Risk? What Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer Prevention Am I High Risk? What Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer Prevention Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:44:54 GMT 30:00 698a717668c8ed48f06ed0fe false https://shows.acast.com/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier/episodes/am-i-high-risk-what-women-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-p 698a717668c8ed48f06ed0fe 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 am-i-high-risk-what-women-need-to-know-about-breast-cancer-p full 2 14 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.

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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.

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]]> Family Ties and Cancer Clues Family Ties and Cancer Clues Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:55:00 GMT 31:27 68b67c5d41b96bff8d8df1c1 false https://shows.acast.com/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier/episodes/the-utah-population-database 68b67c5d41b96bff8d8df1c1 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 the-utah-population-database full 2 13

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]]> Mobile Medicine, Telehealth: Advancing Cancer Care Across Distances Mobile Medicine, Telehealth: Advancing Cancer Care Across Distances Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:30:00 GMT 27:12 67d8a1562dc3c43482e07a1a false https://shows.acast.com/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier/episodes/mobile-medicine-and-telehealth 67d8a1562dc3c43482e07a1a 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 mobile-medicine-and-telehealth full 2 12 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.


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]]> Significant Discoveries in Understanding, Preventing and Treating Breast Cancer Significant Discoveries in Understanding, Preventing and Treating Breast Cancer Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT 37:53 67942cd162b2a95e00a99c57 false https://shows.acast.com/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier/episodes/significant-discoveries-in-understanding-preventing-and-trea 67942cd162b2a95e00a99c57 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 significant-discoveries-in-understanding-preventing-and-trea full 2 11 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.


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]]> Using AI to Diagnose and Treat Cancer Using AI to Diagnose and Treat Cancer Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:09 GMT 33:44 675782917205a5bc680af42b false https://shows.acast.com/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier/episodes/using-ai-to-diagnose-and-treat-cancer 675782917205a5bc680af42b 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 using-ai-to-diagnose-and-treat-cancer full 2 10 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> Preserving Dreams for Young Cancer Patients through Oncofertility ​ Preserving Dreams for Young Cancer Patients through Oncofertility ​ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:04 GMT 31:48 672ea97e743b21a61461fc5a false https://shows.acast.com/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier/episodes/preserving-dreams-for-young-cancer-patients-through-oncofert 672ea97e743b21a61461fc5a 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 preserving-dreams-for-young-cancer-patients-through-oncofert full 2 9 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.


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]]> Engaging Communities to Advance a Cancer-free Frontier Part 2 Engaging Communities to Advance a Cancer-free Frontier Part 2 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:11:44 GMT 22:35 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60419576 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/engaging-communities-to-advance-a-cancer-free-frontier-part-2--60419576 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc424 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 full 1 8

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]]> Engaging Communities to Advance a Cancer-free Frontier Part 1 Engaging Communities to Advance a Cancer-free Frontier Part 1 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:21:38 GMT 39:17 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60277353 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/engaging-communities-to-advance-a-cancer-free-frontier-part-1--60277353 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc425 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 In this episode, we explore how community outreach istransforming cancer care for the diverse populations of the Mountain West. We also examine the methods and successes of this approach. full 1 8

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]]> Closing the Historic Care Gap for American Indians Closing the Historic Care Gap for American Indians Tue, 07 May 2024 17:06:50 GMT 38:35 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59902629 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/closing-the-historic-care-gap-for-american-indians--59902629 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc426 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 In this hour, we delve into the historic care gap for American Indians and Alaskan Natives in the Mountain West. We find solutions— from understanding cultural norms to addressing intergenerational trauma. full 1 7

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]]> Providing Care to All: Addressing Health Care Disparities in Areas Characterized by Persistent Poverty Providing Care to All: Addressing Health Care Disparities in Areas Characterized by Persistent Poverty Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:10:01 GMT 27:55 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59203293 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/providing-care-to-all-addressing-health-care-disparities-in-areas-characterized-by-persistent-poverty--59203293 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc427 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 full 1 6 groundbreaking mission. Engaging Huntsman Cancer Institute scientists, they're transforming
care for low-income communities, tackling cancer at its root.

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care for low-income communities, tackling cancer at its root.

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]]> Serving the Mountain West by training the Next Generation of Cancer Providers Part 2 Serving the Mountain West by training the Next Generation of Cancer Providers Part 2 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:42:08 GMT 30:42 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58938578 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-the-mountain-west-by-training-the-next-generation-of-cancer-providers-part-2--58938578 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc428 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 As new immigrants to the United States from Mexico, Jose Hernandez’s family faced tough odds. His father was deported shortly after his birth, and his mother struggled to keep food on the table and raise him alone. Jose learned the power of resilience... full 1 5

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]]> Serving the Mountain West by Training the Next Generation of Cancer Providers Part 1 Serving the Mountain West by Training the Next Generation of Cancer Providers Part 1 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:41:39 GMT 53:48 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58938577 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-the-mountain-west-by-training-the-next-generation-of-cancer-providers-part-1--58938577 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc429 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 A special mentorship program gives bright students from tough circumstances a chance to work in the lab alongside cancer investigators. It also gives teachers the opportunity to learn creative ways to inspire their students. We talk with Don Ayer and... full 1 5

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]]> Bringing Care to the Communities we Serve: Huntsman at Home Bringing Care to the Communities we Serve: Huntsman at Home Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:05:35 GMT 25:08 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58589509 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-care-to-the-communities-we-serve-huntsman-at-home--58589509 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc42a 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 Marcene Littledike and her team with Huntsman at Home know, “A liter of fluid is a lifeline.” The unique program brings the same high level of care to patients’ doorsteps. full 1 4

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]]> Raising the Standard of Care Across the Mountain West Raising the Standard of Care Across the Mountain West Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:25:39 GMT 35:40 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58174586 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/raising-the-standard-of-care-across-the-mountain-west--58174586 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc42b 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 Serving patients in rural and frontier counties comes with unique challenges and triumphs. Katie Kerrigan, oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute, and Megan Provost, rural patient outreach advocate, share their experiences. full 1 3

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]]> The Long Road to Treatment Part 2 The Long Road to Treatment Part 2 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:46:37 GMT 49:26 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57915191 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-long-road-to-treatment-part-2--57915191 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc42c 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 Heather Simonsen interviews Jakob Jensen, PhD, member of the cancer control and populations sciences program at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor in the department of communications and associate dean for research in the College of Humanities at... full 1 2

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]]> The Long Road to Treatment Part 1 The Long Road to Treatment Part 1 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:46:28 GMT 37:30 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57915188 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-long-road-to-treatment-part-1--57915188 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc42d 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 Heather Simonsen interviews PJ DiPentino, bladder cancer patient at Huntsman Cancer Institute, his wife, Lexi, and Amelia Thelin, patient navigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute, about what it means to deliver a cancer-free frontier. full 1 2

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]]> Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier - Part 2 Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier - Part 2 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:01:03 GMT 32:59 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57553574 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier-part-2--57553574 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc42e 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 Heather Simonsen interviews Neli Ulrich, PhD, MS and Sach Apte, MD, MS, MBA about what it means to deliver a cancer-free frontier. full 1 1

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]]> Delivering a Cancer-free Frontier - Part 1 Delivering a Cancer-free Frontier - Part 1 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:18:38 GMT 26:26 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57480949 false https://www.spreaker.com/episode/delivering-a-cancer-free-frontier-part-1--57480949 672b997c7d34ea8eee7fc42f 672b99791e4926b5197688e3 Heather Simonsen interviews Brin Coombs, ovarian cancer patient at Huntsman Cancer Institute, about what it means to deliver a cancer-free frontier. full 1 1

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