Cancer care

Breast cancer survivor finds quality care close to home

Julie Scholes had it all—love, health, and a job she adored. But in spring 2023, a post-workout chest pain and lump changed everything.

Cancer care

AML Leukemia: Sister's lifesaving match leads to remission

Discover the inspiring journey of Rebekah Louder, a single mother of four, who defied a devastating leukemia diagnosis with unwavering hope, faith, and the support of her family

Cancer care

Discover the convenience of at-home colon cancer testing

Understanding your risks and exploring your screening options are vital steps in preventing colon cancer

Women's health

Busting the myths about mammography screenings

Many misconceptions exist about mammograms, but the fact is mammograms can impact your long-term health — and save your life.

Cancer care

Explore your personal and family cancer history with high-risk prevention services

We help patients understand their risk for cancer, develop a personalized plan for surveillance and risk reduction, and ensure patients get appropriate care and support.

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Julie’s Journey: Navigating breast cancer treatment with support of caregivers

Now two years since completing her chemotherapy and in remission, Julie’s story is a testament to the strength and resilience of women facing breast cancer.

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How to prevent different types of skin cancer

Shining light on the different types of skin cancer, and how to prevent them.

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Why are younger adults getting colon cancer?

Addressing the rising trend of earlier colon cancer diagnoses

New Technology Helps Keep Breast Cancer from Coming Back

With the help of new technology, doctors can find and treat the stray cancer cells that make cancer come back.

Understanding Thyroid Cancer in the Old and Young

Elder L. Tom Perry, a top-ranking leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away from thyroid cancer on Saturday, May 30, less than two months after he was diagnosed with the disease

Think you have cancer?

Because anyone can slap information about cancer on the internet, good judgement is key when searching online. Dr. Mark Ott, Chief Medical Director, Intermountain Medical Center, breaks down some good and not so good sources for information on cancer.

The 3 C's of Cancer Care

There are 3 main goals for treating cancer: cure, control, and comfort. When cancer is in the early stages, cure is often possible. When cancer has spread beyond where it started, the goal is to shrink a tumor and control cancer growth.

Spotting Pediatric Cancer: How to Know Whether Your Child Should be Seen

Adults have many ways to prevent or screen for cancers: wearing sunscreen, scheduling regular mammograms, or not smoking. But what about cancer in kids?

Skin Cancer: Preventative Steps You Can Take

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with more than a million new cases of skin cancer occurring each year, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths primarily from melanoma

A Patient's Journey Through Thyroid Cancer

It’s often easy to ignore symptoms like fatigue and simply chalk them up to our modern, harried lifestyles. But, it’s important to take stock in what your body is telling you and discuss symptoms with your primary care doctor when those vague feelings of something being “not quite right” come up.

How Does Skin Cancer Become More Than Skin Cancer?

Former President Jimmy Carter's announcement that he has melanoma made many people wonder: Is melanoma the same thing as skin cancer, and how does skin cancer become more than skin cancer?

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Catch Prostate Cancer Early through Screening

One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime with 60 percent of those cases occurring in men age 65 or older. Prostate cancer is rare before age 40, and the average age at diagnosis is 66. 

Balancing Life and Cancer Treatment

In relation to life’s various twists and turns, a cancer diagnosis can feel like a freefall. But once a person lands on his/her feet, they can begin learning how to balance treatment-related factors and life’s pleasures.

Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?

Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.

After a Year Battling Cancer, Teacher Shares Her Journey of Healing

After a year receiving cancer treatment at Logan Regional, teacher Ashlena Johnson says she wouldn't go anywhere else: "The entire experience was phenomenal.”

Advancing Cancer Treatment: Intermountain Leads the Way with Targeted, Personalized Therapies

The future of cancer treatment looks promising at Intermountain Healthcare. That’s because Intermountain’s physicians and researchers are using precision genomics to provide a personalized approach to testing, diagnosing and treating cancer.

From Singapore to
Primary Children’s Hospital – A Teens Battle with Childhood Cancer

Addie Napierski felt a little foggy as she looked up at the hospital lights. “Oh yeah,” she thought, abruptly aware of where she was. Her mom, April, sat nearby, looking anxious and waiting for Addie to wake up enough to hear the news

A Lucky Fall - Duane L. Monette

The diagnosis was “carcinoma of unknown primary origin.” At his home in Utah, Monette visited Dr. Brian Tudor of Intermountain Healthcare’s Southwest Cancer Clinic in St. George.

A Better Way of Doing Prostate Screening

Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer among Utah men, and Utah has one of the highest incidents of prostate cancer in the country. Addressing this issue is a priority, so how do we detect prostate cancer early and make sure patients have the best outcomes possible?

10 Ideas for Cancer Care Packages

When a loved one or friend is diagnosed with cancer, it’s never easy. It’s hard to know how to help or what to do. Here are 10 ways to lend support and love. 

10 Skin Cancer Facts

What’s the best thing you can do to decrease your risk of skin cancer, especially in the summer? The number one thing is to protect your skin.

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

8 FAQS about the Breast Cancer Gene

Working with breast cancer patients is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. While watching my patients suffer can be tough, I am often inspired by their strength, resolve and selflessness.

Cancer care

Thanks to early detection and mammography, more women surviving breast cancer. One young mother tells how early detection saved her life and the life of her child.

Analey Miltenberger was 18 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Skin Cancer Basics

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. More than 2 million people were diagnosed with skin cancer in 2010. This number is larger than all other cancers combined, and the incidence is increasing rapidly.​

Learn About Cancer Genomics

In case you missed it: latest advances in cancer research discussed at most recent Research Colloquium