Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier

Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier

Huntsman Cancer Institute

Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (12)
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

What is a cancer-free frontier? Huntsman Cancer Institute investigates the challenges and
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:
https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntsmanCancerInstitute/

Instagram: huntsmancancerinstitute

X: @huntsmancancer

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Recent Episodes

S2E15 The Harmony of Cancer Research and Cancer Care

Mar 17, 2026 33m

On this episode, Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers and patients share how scientific discoveries, clinical trials, and targeted therapies extend lives—and offer hope. Hosted on Acast. See…

S2E14 Am I High Risk? What Women Need to Know About Breast Cancer Prevention

Feb 09, 2026 30m

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…

S2E13 Family Ties and Cancer Clues

Sep 10, 2025 31m

More inherited genes for cancer have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than anywhere else in the world—thanks to one of our most valuable resources, the Utah Population Database (UPDB).…

S2E12 Mobile Medicine, Telehealth: Advancing Cancer Care Across Distances

Mar 18, 2025 27m

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…

S2E11 Significant Discoveries in Understanding, Preventing and Treating Breast Cancer

Jan 27, 2025 37m

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.…

S2E10 Using AI to Diagnose and Treat Cancer

Dec 10, 2024 33m

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…

S2E9 Preserving Dreams for Young Cancer Patients through Oncofertility ​

Nov 12, 2024 31m

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…

S1E8 Engaging Communities to Advance a Cancer-free Frontier Part 2

Jun 18, 2024 22m

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S1E8 Engaging Communities to Advance a Cancer-free Frontier Part 1

Jun 04, 2024 39m

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S1E7 Closing the Historic Care Gap for American Indians

May 07, 2024 38m

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S1E6 Providing Care to All: Addressing Health Care Disparities in Areas Characterized by Persistent Poverty

Apr 02, 2024 27m

Discover how poverty acts as a carcinogen and join Dr. Dave Wetter'sgroundbreaking mission. Engaging Huntsman Cancer Institute scientists, they're transformingcare for low-income communities,…

S1E5 Serving the Mountain West by training the Next Generation of Cancer Providers Part 2

Mar 06, 2024 30m

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…

S1E5 Serving the Mountain West by Training the Next Generation of Cancer Providers Part 1

Mar 06, 2024 53m

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…

S1E4 Bringing Care to the Communities we Serve: Huntsman at Home

Feb 06, 2024 25m

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S1E3 Raising the Standard of Care Across the Mountain West

Jan 02, 2024 35m

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S1E2 The Long Road to Treatment Part 2

Dec 04, 2023 49m

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…

S1E2 The Long Road to Treatment Part 1

Dec 04, 2023 37m

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S1E1 Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier - Part 2

Nov 08, 2023 32m

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S1E1 Delivering a Cancer-free Frontier - Part 1

Nov 02, 2023 26m

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Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier has published 19 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Life Sciences.

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Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 32m.

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