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| Huntsman Cancer Institute and Hospital |
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The scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute are focused on understanding cancer from its very beginnings and on translating this knowledge to safer and more effective treatments. Specialists work in cancer-specific teams to ensure that each patient benefits from the most current understanding of science and bedside care. |
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| Huntsman Cancer Institute offers patients and the general public information on specific cancers, treatments, cancer risk factors, and prevention and screening guidelines. Huntsman Cancer Institute and Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient care for all forms of cancer. |
| Huntsman Cancer Institute scientists have a record of major genetic discoveries leading to the identification of cancer-causing genes. Huntsman Cancer Institute houses and supports the largest genetic database in the world. The Utah Population Database combines genealogical information from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Utah Cancer Registry, and records from the Utah State Department of Health. This unique tool allows us to identify families with increased risk for cancer. |
| The Huntsman Cancer Institute and Hospital include stunning and extraordinary design features. Created with input from doctors,nurses, and cancer patients, the facility provides a warm, healing atmosphere. |
| Inpatient and family benefits: |
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50 private inpatient rooms |
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Four VIP suites with attached family room and private entrances |
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In-room sleeping accommodations for family member |
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Kitchen, shower, and laundry facilities available for family members |
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Fully-equipped business center for patients and family members |
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Four operating rooms |
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Surgical recovery unit with latest technologies for health monitoring |
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| Outpatient Services |
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18 outpatient exam rooms |
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Five radiation therapy bays equipped for standard radiation, brachytherapy, or stereotactic radiosurgery |
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Radiology suite offering the most advanced imaging techniques |
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Full-service mammography suite |
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Prosthetics lab |
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Full-service pharmacy |
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| For information on the research, education, and treatment of cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute,www.huntsmancancer.org |
