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Huntsman Cancer Institute Again Ranked Among Best Nationally for Cancer Care

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U.S. News and World Report announced its list of the top cancer programs in the nation and Huntsman Cancer Institute at the was recognized again as one of the best in the country, ranking 33rd for cancer care.

For the 2022-2023 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide. Huntsman Cancer Institute is the only hospital in the Mountain West to be ranked for cancer care.

鈥淲e are grateful for this prestigious honor that reflects the dedication of our cancer care and research teams in furthering our vision of delivering a cancer-free frontier,鈥 said Sachin Apte, MD, chief clinical officer at Huntsman Cancer Institute and physician-in-chief of the cancer hospital. 鈥淭o be recognized at such a high level confirms that when patients come to Huntsman Cancer Institute for treatment, they will receive exemplary world-class care.鈥

U.S. News to arrive at its list of the best cancer hospitals in the country. The goal is to help patients who face a complicated medical condition find skilled care. According to U.S. News., many cancer patients with a difficult diagnosis would be better served by one of the .

Huntsman Cancer Institute received the highest possible scores in patient outcomes, discharging patients to home, number of patients cared for, nurse staffing levels, and access to advanced technologies and services for cancer patients. Status as a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and certification by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy were also factored into the rank as reflections of the high standard of care provided at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

The U.S. News鈥 review of Huntsman Cancer Institute found surgical care in colon, lung, ovarian, prostate, and uterine cancers to be 鈥渉igh performing鈥 relative to other hospitals. More than 6,000 hospitals were reviewed for their surgical programs in these areas; hospitals that were recognized with high performing cancer surgery programs reported data that were 鈥渟ignificantly better鈥 than the national average. This analysis included a review of the number of cancer surgeries performed in a given year, patient outcomes, cancer center designation, and more.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is part of 极速六合彩, which was recognized as the top health system in both 极速六合彩 and the Salt Lake City metro area for the ninth year in a row.

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About Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of 极速六合彩

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the is the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for 极速六合彩, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming. With a legacy of innovative cancer research, groundbreaking discoveries, and world-class patient care, we are transforming the way cancer is understood, prevented, diagnosed, treated, and survived. Huntsman Cancer Institute focuses on delivering the most advanced cancer healing and prevention through scientific breakthroughs and cutting-edge technology to advance cancer treatments of the future beyond the standard of care today. We have more than 300 open clinical trials and 250 research teams studying cancer. More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than at any other cancer center. Our scientists are world-renowned for understanding how cancer begins and using that knowledge to develop innovative approaches to treat each patient鈥檚 unique disease. Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded by Jon M. and Karen Huntsman.

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