Life's Essential 8 - Tips from the American Heart Association to Reduce Your Cancer Risk @HuntsmanCancerInstitute

Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

Cancer and heart disease are the two leading causes of death in the United States, and they’re more connected than you might think.

Thanks to advances in cancer treatment, more people are surviving than ever before. But some of those treatments can increase the risk of heart problems. That’s where cardio-oncology comes in.

Dr. Roberta Florido, director of the Cardio-Oncology program at Huntsman Cancer Institute, shares simple, everyday ways to protect your heart and reduce your cancer risk: move more, eat well, avoid tobacco, get enough sleep, and keep an eye on your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

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Lifes Essential 8 - Tips from the American Heart Association to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

$Meant To Be: Travis and Lady’s Story Travis was born with neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic condition that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. These tumors are usually benign but sometimes can become cancerous. After three femur fractures, he had to decide if an amputation was right for him. He found support and comfort from an unexpected source—his three-legged dog, Lady. Call 801- 587-7000 to schedule a doctor’s appointment and find resources near you. SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS: www.youtube.com/@HuntsmanCancerInstitute RESOURCES Learn more about Travis Jones, MD: https://healthcare.utah.edu/find-a-doctor/kevin-b-jones Read more on neurofibromatosis from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/neurofibromatosis Learn more about the Pediatric Medical Genetics Department at University of Utah Health: https://healthcare.utah.edu/pediatrics/programs-services/genetics About Neurofibromatosis (article from the National Human Genome Research Institute): https://www.genome.gov/Genetic-Disorders/Neurofibromatosis View services at Huntsman Cancer Institute: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/medical-services This information was accurate as of May 17, 2023. ABOUT HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE: Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is a nationally recognized research center and treatment hospital in Salt Lake City. We serve patients with all types of cancer, who come from throughout the Mountain West, including Utah and parts of Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming. Our doctors and scientists include world-renowned experts dedicated to the highest quality standards and driven by the commitment to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Share this video with others: https://youtu.be/TctC16qilV4?si=RiXBnrIFKg7cFFfh SUBSCRIBE to learn more: www.youtube.com/@HuntsmanCancerInstitute Join our circle of hope. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HuntsmanCancerInstitute/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/huntsmancancerinstitute/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/huntsman-cancer-institute X: https://x.com/huntsmancancer #neurofibromatosis #genetics #cancer #cancerresearch$

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