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Intermountain Cancer Center - LDS Hospital

This department offers

  • Blood cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Cancer care
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Pediatric cancer
  • Radiation oncology
  • Skin cancer

We know the moment you’re diagnosed with cancer is actually a beginning. One best led by decades of experience and compassion. Ahead is a plan with support from your team of unrivaled experts.

What sets us apart

Our experienced team of experts provide quality care for all our patients

Patient-focused care

  • Care close to home backed by an integrated health system

  • Nurse navigation program to guide patients through care

All stages of life

  • Cancer preventions and screenings

  • Diagnosis and treatment plans

  • Survivorship

Our cancer care providers ( undefined )

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In September of 2018, Kenny’s life changed when he was diagnosed with stage III melanoma. “It didn’t really sink in. My family and my wife were more upset about it than I was,” Kenny said.

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