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Cancer hospital breaks ground for expansion

From a Grateful Caregiver | 5:11 p.m. Oct. 31, 2008

My mom was a patient at the Huntsman during her 18 month battle with cancer. As a family, we truly appreciated all of the staff and doctors that were there. It was such a comfort to us knowing that so many resources were available all in one place for her care. I just wanted to say thanks to the Huntsmans for making this center a reality. I look forward to this new wing so that more people will be able to be treated.

Thank You All | 5:43 p.m. Oct. 31, 2008

I have spent nearly 6 months of my past 4 years at the Huntsman Center either in inpatient or outpatient and I can tell you from experience that it is the best care facility I have ever been too. The rooms are the best!! The staff is even better. I felt a lot of love and concern in the deepest of heart ache. Thank you thank you for your love and kindness. I pray always for those who are struggling with health issue.

How do I say Thank You | 7:34 p.m. Oct. 31, 2008

The HCI is an amazing place, so full of love, help, and care. I could not have made it through the past year of my life without the wonderful people who work there. I honestly think there is no better place to go and be treated. Even the food there is great! They love their patients. Thank you Mr. Huntsman and all the wonderful people who work there. From all of us who you've helped Thank you!

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HCI Employee | 6:02 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008

I work at HCI in a support capacity. We derive great inspiration from the patients and our researchers and physicians. It is a special place. I could make more money somewhere else, but being at HCI is worth much, much more than the extra money. I've worked at many other organizations and being at HCI is by far more rewarding than any job I've had.

Steve | 6:35 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008

I love how Huntsman always stages things like this right before the election. C'mon people, am I the only one who sees this for what it is?

Doodles | 8:06 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008

The comments made on this story are the best evaluation that could be given about the blessing of the Huntsman Cancer Institute in real people's lives. Wonderful to be able to fill so many hopeless hearts with the things they need; modern medical care, caring staff, and the opportunity to dare to look forward.

Grateful | 8:17 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008

I was diagnosed with cancer 7 1/2 years ago. My mother died from cancer in 1997. My father, brother and sister have been treated for serious cancers. My wife had a malignant growth removed.
I have many friends that fight cancer.
Thanks, deep thanks to Huntsmans for this. I don't think we can measure the good that comes from this.

Leon | 8:35 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008

My wife was lifeflighted from Billings, Montana to the Huntsman Cancer Center in November of 2005 due to leukemia. We were on a LDS mission. I was so impressed with the care she received there. I stayed right in her room with her the first month of her treatment. Although the time from diagnosis to her passing was only four months, the doctors and staff did all they could to help her. It is a wonderful place for people and families in stress. Thank you so much.

To Steve | 9:19 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008

I feel sorry for you. I hope things improve in your life that you can erase the bitterness.

Anonymous | 10:18 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008

The HCI is an incredible place to recieve treatment, it is also insanely profitable.

Re: Steve | 10:47 a.m. Nov. 1, 2008

Do you have any idea how silly you sound...even if what you say is true, you really do sound shallow, and dull. Do you really think Jon Huntsman is so in danger of losing this election that he would stoop to this. Huntsman wins this election hands down, and honestly (and the Huntsman family knows this)his governorship pales in comparison to their desire to provide the best care possible to people suffering from this awful affliction.

I have a wife who has started receiving preliminary care at HCI, and a father who passed last year, who did not receive care there. I have also spoken personally with those that have received care at HCI, and it does not take long when you are around those that have been there to see where HCI's priorities are. Sorry that doesn't fit with your personal political ideologies, but honestly your comments are seriously silly.

Sue Porter | 8:15 p.m. Nov. 2, 2008

My husband is a cancer patient at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale (we live in Arizona). I have read a great deal about cancer. The best fight is in the prevention of cancer. One Mayo Clinic book says that up to 90% of cancer is PREVENTABLE. I hope the Hunstman team is infiltrating the community with lots of ways to prevent cancer in the first place. This is a much better solution to cancer than trying to fight it once it take over one's body. Of course, each individual has to make his choices, that is, not smoking, exercising 30 minutes a day and eating right. No more funeral potatoes!!

Lucas Odahlen | 1:37 p.m. Nov. 4, 2008

Sue is right. Most cancer is preventable.
Why wait till you have it and are forced to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars fighting it when you can easily and inexpensively prevent it? Because Americans are lazy, that's why. Stop being the victim and start taking care of yourselves people.
If Americans were healthy there would be no need to double the size of this center. More people get cancer every year. It's out of control! More drugs and luxurious treatment centers do NOTHING in the fight against cancer. (Except make people money.) Educate yourself, change your lifestyle and your life, don't rely on the medical cartel. Medicine has failed long enough (5000 years).The typical American lifestyle leads to the typical American outcome...heart disease or cancer. Don't think it won't happen to you. It will happen to you, your kids and your friends. Wake up and be responsible for yourselves. You weren't created to live a short life and then die from disease. You can change. Start today!

HCI Employee | 10:38 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008

The Huntsman Cancer Institute has an incredible Prevention and Outreach Program that extends throughout the Intermountain West. Special Populations are of particular interest because of the genetic aspect of cancer. HCI works diligently to inform the public about prevention. We conduct free melanoma screenings every spring and have a comprehensive learning center that is open to the public. So, rest assured, Sue, HCI is doing everything they can to educate the public.

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