Let's talk about it, the questions and answers to melanoma. Outlining what it is, how to prevent, and how to treat it.
Here at VLCM Foundation we like to have our donors choose from three specific...
Let's talk about it, the questions and answers to melanoma. Outlining what it is, how to prevent, and how to treat it.
Here at VLCM Foundation we like to have our donors choose from three specific...
We were so lucky at last month's tournament to be able to hear from some people about Huntsman Cancer Institute and what our donations mean for them. First, we heard from Randy Jorgensen, who is a...
Because VLCM Foundation has been designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you itemize your taxes,...
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Since 2002, dubbed "The Most Meaningful Golf You Can Play," the Huntsman Golf Classic has raised over $7.5 million for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). It is our...
So you’re interested in the golf tournament. Or, maybe you’ve already registered. What now? Here’s your quick guide to how the tournament works, complete with photos from past tournaments.
In 2017, we had this cool little video made that explains a little bit about our golf tournament and why we started doing it. You'll hear from a broad range of people and get the chance to see the...
Huntsman Cancer Foundation has asked VLCM Foundation to take over management of its Huntsman Golf Classic--a proposition which we've gladly accepted. We've chosen to merge the Huntsman Golf...
Recently, Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah researchers Sean Tavtigian and David Goldgar were involved in a global project to compile as much data as possible on variants of two genes...
All donations to VLCM Foundation go to Huntsman Cancer Institute. In the past, we have opted to let administrators at the institute decide what the money should be spent on. In 2018, we had a...
Since its beginnings in 2007, VLCM Foundation has raised a total of $983,234.77 for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. The donations committed for 2019 so far will put us over $1...
As we've talked about before, lung cancer is a particularly deadly form of cancer. In some types of lung cancer, surgery has greatly improved survival. However, surgery can be very hard on a...
This is a common question when it comes to cancer research. And mice aren't the only organisms besides humans used to understand cancer.
As it turns out, not all research can be ethically or...
Okay, this week's post is going to be a bit different than usual.
My name is Elise Bailey, I work for VLCM Foundation. If you've read an email, blog article, or social media post from us in the last...
Medulloblastoma is one of the most common brain cancers in children and infants, and Group 3 medulloblastoma is the most aggressive subtype of that cancer. It accounts for fully 28% of all...
Lung cancer, as we've talked about before, is very common and very deadly. It's frequently caught late and isn't very treatable. Many researchers are dedicated to understanding and treating the...
It has long been suggested that regular use of aspirin might lower the risk of developing cancer. For one cancer—colorectal—the idea is clearly supported by research evidence. For others like...
Experts on melanoma--a type of skin cancer--from the Melanoma Prevention Working Group recently authored a paper summarizing current research into both drugs and natural products that prevent...
As we mentioned before, Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Mona Foth gave us an update on the state of cancer research and her work at HCI at this year's golf tournament. We were so lucky to...
In partnership with researchers at the Salk Institute in San Diego, Huntsman Cancer Institute scientists have created a map of how breast tissue forms.
Today's post focuses on three of the most frequently googled questions about cancer causes. There are hundreds of things that can cause cancer, so this article is certainly not exhaustive. It...
Today we'll be answering Google's most searched questions about when cancer spreads. As we'll talk about in a future article, the spread of cancer is how cancer kills so this can be a heavy...
Today, VLCM Foundation is beginning to phase out our old logo to make way for a new one:
As we said, the topic of cancer symptoms is coming to you in two parts with the second being--perhaps--the more interesting questions Google sees. You can read the first part here. Today's...
Of all the questions commonly Googled about cancer, questions about its signs and symptoms are among the most common. This topic comes to you in two parts. Today's post will answer questions about...
Three of the most frequently googled questions about cancer are: "Can cancer be genetic?", "Can cancer be inherited?", and "Which cancer is genetic?". These are the questions we'll be answering...
Huntsman Cancer Foundation has been kind enough to provide us with a great deal of help and support through the years as we've worked to raise money for research at the cancer center. They've...
Here are answers to the internet's most frequently googled questions about cancer, focusing on treatment.
We answer some of the questions most frequently googled about cancer, focusing on cancer screening and testing.
You may remember that a patient and a researcher from Huntsman Cancer Institute spoke at 2017's United Against Cancer golf tournament.
We are exactly 100 days away from this year's tournament in...
Get ready for a post answering some of the questions most frequently googled about cancer, focusing on statistics.
We’ve mentioned it in passing before, but it’s not exactly common knowledge that alcohol is a known carcinogen—it causes cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, “The research evidence...
Now that you've registered for the Huntsman Golf Classic hosted by VLCM Foundation, you may be wondering what happens next, especially if this is your first year at the event.
Gliomas are tumors that arise from the cells in the brain and spinal cord that surround nerves. They’re the most common type of tumor that develops in the area. Despite this, scientists have...
Can bacon really cause cancer? What about paint? Alcohol? What is a carcinogen, anyway?
A recent study under the direction of Huntsman Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Mia Hashibe has examined disparities in cancer survival and incidence between Utah's metropolitan and rural areas.
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After looking at how cancer research has changed during the time we've been around, we thought we'd also see how Huntsman Cancer Institute has changed since we began supporting research there 11...
VLCM Foundation has been around, in one form or another, for 11 years. Things have been moving quickly in cancer research. To see just how fast, we thought we'd list out the major accomplishments in...
As we've discussed, many genetic changes occur every second in your body. These changes have the potential to lead to cancer down the line, but only if they occur in specific genes. When genetic...
VLCM Foundation was recently recognized for our transparency with a 2018 Gold Seal on our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile!
My name is Elise. I'm a senior at the University of Utah--about to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in seven (7?!) weeks--and I am responsible for the day-to-day operations of VLCM...
Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers Nicola Camp and Rosalie Waller have created a new way to use family trees in the search for cancer-causing genes. In testing their new method, they...
Most people have probably heard of different stages of cancer, especially if you know anyone who’s dealt with the disease. The system that’s likely familiar for many is on a scale of 0 to IV, and...
You’ve probably heard of your skeletal, immune, and cardiovascular systems. One biological system you may not have heard of is the lymphatic system. What is it, and what are lymph nodes?
There's a reason Huntsman Cancer Institute says they have an "elephant doctor" and it's not because they're working on treating cancer in both elephants and humans. In fact, it's because elephants...
As we work on improving the experience donors have at the United Against Cancer charity golf tournament, we're especially concerned with helping attract new donors at the Par, Birdie, and Eagle...
To make the golf tournament better for donors, and to help us reach our goals, we've made a change to our Birdie sponsorship.
At 2017's United Against Cancer charity golf tournament, we tried something new for the first time: inviting experts from Huntsman Cancer Institute, giving them the opportunity to golf, and...
VLCM Foundation held its annual United Against Cancer golf tournament on September 13th. This year, as always, Huntsman Cancer Foundation will receive every cent raised from the 10th such event, a...
As VLCM Foundation grows, we want to make a point of focusing on cancer and cancer research rather than just golf (although the golfing is amazing if we do say so ourselves). In keeping with this...
VLCM Foundation has received GuideStar's Gold Seal of Transparency for the 2017 year.
GuideStar is the world's largest information source for non-profit organizations. They encourage charities...
In 1971, in the wake of the eradication of polio and the first man on the moon, then-President Richard M. Nixon signed a bill into law called the National Cancer Act. Jon Huntsman, Sr., served on...
1. Despite being smaller and younger than many of the top cancer centers in the world, Huntsman Cancer Institute is the world leader in discovery of inherited genes that confer susceptibility of...
Since publishing, this article has been updated and republished. Read the new version here.
1. All monetary and goods donations to VLCM Foundation are 100% tax deductible.
Because VLCM...
Growing up, Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO and Director Mary Beckerle never dreamed of being a scientist. She wanted to be either a fireman or a ballerina.
She wasn't interested in science until...
That headline isn't a lie, and there are no catches at all.
One very quick and easy way you can help VLCM Foundation raise money for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute is in the course of...
Genealogy is helping scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute prevent cancer in some patients with inherited genetic disorders that predispose them to the disease.
Dr. Mario Capecchi is a researcher at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, as well as a distinguished professor of human genetics and biology at the university. He is also the...
A new study out of Huntsman Cancer Institute brings hope for better treatment to many cancer patients, especially those facing breast cancer. In 2013, 230,815 women and 2,109 men in the United States...
Jon Huntsman, Sr. has frequently said it costs about $120 million a year to keep Huntsman Cancer Institute going. That’s a lot of money. You could buy two rockets from SpaceX for that price. Why...
“We didn’t have anything”, says Jon Huntsman, Sr. about his childhood. His family struggled economically the entire time he was growing up. His father didn’t graduate college until he’d graduated...
So you’re interested in the golf tournament. Or, maybe you’ve already registered. What now? Here’s your quick guide to how the tournament works, complete with photos from past tournaments.
In the United States, about 39.6% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetimes. African Americans and non-Hispanic whites are significantly more likely to deal...
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