Our Mission

Huntsman Cancer Foundation exists to support Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission: to understand cancer from its beginnings, improve treatments, relieve suffering, and educate about cancer risk and prevention. Thanks to the Jon M. Huntsman Family, 100% of funds raised go directly in support of this mission, improving treatments and saving lives.

About Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is a nationally recognized cancer center serving patients across the Mountain West. With multiple locations, telemedicine, mobile screening, and partnerships with regional hospitals, Huntsman Cancer Institute brings specialized cancer care closer to patients.

Huntsman Cancer Institute operates the only Phase I clinical trials program in the region, offering hundreds of trials, and is home to the Utah Population Database (UPDB), the world’s largest repository of health and genealogical records, where more genes linked to inherited cancers have been discovered than anywhere else.

Why Support Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute’s researchers and doctors are advancing discoveries that transform treatment and prevention, moving us closer to a future where cancer can be prevented and treated more effectively. Founded in 1995, Huntsman Cancer Foundation ensures the resources exist to continue this vital work. Huntsman Cancer Institute is the region’s only National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Utah’s official cancer center, fully owned by the state and a gift to the community.

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