1. Cancer Prevention
Proactive resources to help Utahns reduce their cancer risk through lifestyle, environmental wellness, and vaccination.
Tobacco, Alcohol, & Substance Use Prevention
- Way To Quit: Utah’s free, confidential resource for quitting tobacco and vaping. Offers personalized coaching and free nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum). waytoquit.org
- Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (Utah DHHS): State-level initiatives focused on community-led policy, prevention education, and youth vaping interventions. tobaccofreeutah.org
- Living Well Utah (Alcohol Reduction): Evidence-based workshops and resource guides for alcohol moderation and lifestyle management. livingwell.utah.gov
- Alcohol and Cancer Risk: Inforgraphic and one pagers discussing alcohol risk and the impact on cancer https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/alcohol-cancer/index.html
Environmental Health & Sun Safety
- Utah Radon Navigator: The Utah Radon Coalition’s standards-aligned guidance program. Provides evidence-based support across the entire radon testing and mitigation journey. utahradon.org
- Utah Radon Coalition: Clear, science-backed resources focused on helping families understand home radon risks, legitimate mitigation practices, and how to avoid high-pressure sales funnels. (Note: 1 in 3 Utah homes has elevated radon levels). utahradon.org
- Sun Safety for Schools: Specialized information and policy guidelines to help Utah schools protect students from dangerous ultraviolet (UV) exposure. cancer.utah.gov/sun-safety
Immunizations & Wellness Programs
- Vaccines for Children (VFC): Provides HPV and Hepatitis B vaccines at no cost to eligible health insurance-uninsured or underinsured youth. Available through local health departments. health.utah.gov/immunization
- Living Well Utah Workshops: Evidence-based, chronic disease self-management workshops that help individuals reduce cancer risks and maintain optimal health. livingwell.utah.gov
2. Screening & Early Detection
Resources, financial aid vouchers, and screening guidelines to catch cancer early when it is most treatable.
State Programs & Community Health Clinics
- Utah Local Health Departments (All Locations): Connect with your regional health department for localized screening clinics, local vaccine access, and health navigation. ualhd.org
- Utah Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program: Provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible uninsured or underinsured Utahns. Call 1-800-717-1811 to apply. cancer.utah.gov/get-screened
- Association for Utah Community Health (AUCH): Helps patients find and navigate affordable community health clinics across Utah that provide low-cost or sliding-scale diagnostic screenings. auch.org
Screening Vouchers & Financial Support
- Huntsman Cancer Institute Vouchers: Free screening vouchers for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer for eligible, lower-income Utahns. healthcare.utah.gov/huntsmancancerinstitute
- Intermountain Health Screening Support: Financial assistance, navigation resources, and community screening vouchers for individuals facing financial barriers. intermountainhealthcare.org
Specific Cancer Screening Links & Risk Assessment
- Cervical Cancer Screening & Information: Official Utah state guidelines and local access maps. cancer.utah.gov/cancers/cervical-cancer
- Lung Cancer Screening & Eligibility: Screening location lookups and eligibility criteria for high-risk individuals. cancer.utah.gov/lung-cancer-screening
- National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) Rural Guide: Resources tailored to expanding colorectal cancer screening and prevention in rural communities. nccrt.org/resource/ruralguidebook
- Family Cancer Assessment Clinic (HCI): Expert genetic risk assessment and counseling for individuals with a family history of cancer. healthcare.utah.gov/huntsmancancerinstitute
- Intermountain Health Genetic Counseling: Specialized genetic counseling services to evaluate hereditary cancer links and design custom high-risk screening plans. intermountainhealthcare.org/services/cancer-care/genetic-counseling
- Dana-Farber Risk Assessment Tool: An online tool to help individuals evaluate their personal cancer risk factors. dana-farber.org
3. Childhood, Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Support
Specialized pediatric and AYA (ages 15–39) care, financial relief, and community camps.
Pediatric Oncology & Family Aid
- Primary Children’s Hospital: Comprehensive pediatric oncology services and home to the Salt Lake City Ronald McDonald House. intermountainhealthcare.org
- Millie’s Princess Foundation: Provides financial assistance to families battling childhood cancer to help cover the costs of care, basic living expenses, and/or funeral expenses. milliesprincessfoundation.org
- Camp Hobé: A specialized psychosocial support camp designed for children with cancer and their siblings. camphobe.org
- Camp Kesem: A free, overnight summer camp experience for children ages 6–18 who are coping with a parent’s cancer diagnosis. kesem.org
AYA Care, Survivorship, & Fertility
- Huntsman-Intermountain AYA (HIAYA) Program: Joint program providing specialized clinical care, peer connections, and age-appropriate social support for young adults aged 15–39. healthcare.utah.gov/huntsmancancerinstitute
- Future Blooms: Partnered with the Utah Fertility Center, this organization provides grants to help newly diagnosed young women fund fertility/egg preservation prior to undergoing toxic cancer treatments. utahfertility.com/future-blooms
- Passport for Care / OncoLife Survivorship Tool: Smart online tools that generate personalized, long-term care tracking plans for survivors of childhood and young adult cancers. oncolife.org
- Utah CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program): Low-cost comprehensive health insurance coverage for children who do not qualify for Medicaid but need financial medical assistance. chip.utah.gov
4. Survivorship & Patient Support
Resources for patients, survivors, and caregivers navigating life from diagnosis through long-term recovery.
Navigation, Education, & Support Groups
- Oncology Patient Navigators: Available at major health systems (Huntsman Cancer Institute, Intermountain Health, and St. Mark’s) to guide patients step-by-step through diagnosis and treatment.
- Huntsman Cancer Learning Center: A free physical and digital library offering evidence-based information services for patients, families, and community members. healthcare.utah.gov/huntsmancancerinstitute
- GW Cancer Center Patient Navigation Resources: Standardized training tools, fundamentals, and resource guides for professional and community oncology navigators. cancercontroltap.org/gw-cancer-center-patient-navigation-resources
- Huntsman Cancer Institute Support Groups: Dedicated medical social workers and support groups to help families cope with emotional and psychological needs. healthcare.utah.gov/huntsmancancerinstitute/wellness-support/social-workers-support-groups
- Survivor Wellness: A community hub based in Utah bringing together cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers to give and receive mutual support through wellness programs. survivorwellness.org
Housing, Transportation, & Legal Rights
- American Cancer Society Hope Lodge (Salt Lake City): Offers a free, comfortable “home away from home” for cancer patients and their caregivers when traveling to Salt Lake City for treatment. cancer.org
- ACS Road to Recovery: Provides free, volunteer-driven rides to and from cancer-related medical appointments for patients lacking transit. cancer.org
- Angel Flight West: Provides free, non-emergency medical air transportation via volunteer pilots for patients needing to travel long distances for care. angelflightwest.org
- Triage Cancer: A national legal and financial education resource providing guidance on cancer-related rights, employment, and health insurance. triagecancer.org
- Disability Law Center (Utah): Protects and advocates for the legal rights of Utahns with disabilities, including accommodations and rights related to cancer diagnoses. disabilitylawcenter.org
- Downwinders® Compensation: Financial compensation and legal support resources for Utahns impacted by historical nuclear testing radiation. downwinders.org
Financial Assistance & Direct Help
- Patient Advocate Foundation: Helps patients resolve insurance, debt, and job retention issues caused by financial toxicity related to chronic diagnoses. patientadvocate.org
- American Cancer Society Find Help: A localized search tool to connect users with free or reduced-cost support for financial assistance, medical care, and food. cancer.findhelp.com
- Utah 211: A comprehensive statewide directory for localized social services, utility assistance, and crisis support. 211utah.org
- Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program: Get help with monthly power and gas bills. HEAT
5. Nutrition & Food Security
Ensuring stable access to healthy food, pantries, and specialized nutritional programs during and after cancer treatment.
- Double Up Food Bucks Utah: Allows SNAP (food stamp) users to double their buying power for fresh produce at local Utah farmers markets and participating grocery stores. doubleuputah.org
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Provides low-income seniors with free vouchers to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at community markets. daas.utah.gov
- Utah Food Bank: Offers immediate food assistance through statewide mobile pantries, fixed pantries, and partner regional agencies. utahfoodbank.org
- FeedUT: A digital food network tool designed to help individuals find nearby emergency food pantries and ready-to-eat hot meal providers. feedut.org
- Meals on Wheels Utah: Delivers nutritious, home-cooked meals directly to the homes of seniors and those unable to cook due to medical limitations. daas.utah.gov
- Huntsman Nutrition Services: Specialized, registered dietitian counseling tailored specifically to cancer patients managing treatment side effects and weight retention. healthcare.utah.gov/huntsmancancerinstitute
6. Caregiver Resources
Dedicated tools and communities designed to protect the mental health, well-being, and capacity of those supporting a loved one.
- VA Caregiver Support Program: Provides tailored stipends, coaching, resources, and mental health relief for individuals supporting a military Veteran. caregiver.va.gov
- ACS Caregiver Resource Guide: A tool designed to help caregivers learn self-care, better understand their loved one’s treatment path, and protect their own well-being. cancer.org
- ACS Caregiver Training Videos: A comprehensive video library addressing physical care (drain care, lifting, symptom management) and caregiver self-care (stress management, coping). cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/caregiver-videos.html
- Support Is Care: Offers comprehensive patient and caregiver toolkits packed with helpful tips, checklists, and sample questions to improve communication with your oncology team. supportiscare.org
- Cancer Support Community (MyLifeLine): A vibrant online community platform designed to reduce anxiety, stress, and isolation by connecting cancer caregivers and loved ones globally. cancersupportcommunity.org/mylifeline-online-community
- National Cancer Institute (Support for Caregivers Guide): A downloadable, evidence-based booklet detailing how to take care of your own needs, hopes, and fears while providing long-distance or day-to-day care. cancer.gov/publications/patient-education
- Caregiver Action Network: Offers a dedicated national forum, tools, and peer-led support chats specifically tailored for cancer caregivers. caregiveraction.org/cancer-caregivers
- This Is Living With Cancer: Provides curated mobile and desktop tools focused on caregiving logistics, mental health check-ins, sleep tracking, and asking for localized community help. thisislivingwithcancer.com
7. Palliative, End of Life, & Specialized Diagnostics
Advanced molecular diagnostic testing and supportive end-of-life care networks.
Colors of Cancer: An awareness resource mapping out national cancer awareness months, educational ribbon guides, and advocacy programs.
Huntsman Palliative & Hospice Care: Comprehensive symptom, pain, and comfort management, alongside compassionate medical decision-making guidance. healthcare.utah.gov/huntsmancancerinstitute
Utah Cancer Registry Statistics: Statewide statistical data tracking cancer patterns, rates, and outcomes across Utah for research and analysis. uofuhealth.utah.edu/utah-cancer-registry
Foundation Medicine: Provides comprehensive genomic and molecular profiling to match patients with precise, personalized treatment options. foundationmedicine.com
Amgen Support: Biotechnology support programs offering patient assistance pipelines for specific biologic cancer therapies. amgen.com