Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Inspired by the resilience of his young patients, Dr. Matthew Poppe, MD tends to his own garden of hope, finding solace and inspiration amidst the challenges of cancer. Dr. Poppe is a radiation oncologist and professor at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), where he leads the Proton Center and works to treat cancer in pediatric patients and patients with breast cancer or sarcoma using radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment where particles of energy are used to break cancer cells and shrink tumors. Although he began his career in engineering at NASA, Dr. Poppe made the transition to cancer treatment out of the desire to directly impact and help people. Dr. Poppe discusses the intricacies of radiation treatment and his journey with HCI, along with his passion for gardening and motivation to serve patients.
"Every night when I go home, I realize how lucky I am for my health and that of my kids, but it also puts into perspective that whatever sort of problems I face, they can be overcome. Just as these kids have found ways to overcome their cancer."
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Matthew Poppe, MD (Profile): https://healthcare.utah.edu/find-a-doctor/matthew-m-poppe
Proton Therapy: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/treatment/proton-therapy
Radiation Oncology: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/treatment/radiation-oncology
Breaking Ground for Proton Therapy (Blog post from Huntsman Cancer Institute): https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/news/2019/03/breaking-ground-proton-therapy
Proton Therapy Comes to Utah (Video from Huntsman Cancer Institute): youtube.com/watch?v=pDbn8wulKxE
This information was accurate as of October 4, 2023. Consult local medical authority or your healthcare provider for specific advice.
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.
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Inspired by the resilience of his young patients, Dr. Matthew Poppe, MD tends to his own garden of hope, finding solace and inspiration amidst the challenges of cancer. Dr. Poppe is a radiation oncologist and professor at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), where he leads the Proton Center and works to treat cancer in pediatric patients and patients with breast cancer or sarcoma using radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment where particles of energy are used to break cancer cells and shrink tumors. Although he began his career in engineering at NASA, Dr. Poppe made the transition to cancer treatment out of the desire to directly impact and help people. Dr. Poppe discusses the intricacies of radiation treatment and his journey with HCI, along with his passion for gardening and motivation to serve patients.
"Every night when I go home, I realize how lucky I am for my health and that of my kids, but it also puts into perspective that whatever sort of problems I face, they can be overcome. Just as these kids have found ways to overcome their cancer."
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW VIDEOS: youtube.com/@HuntsmanCancerInstitute
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Matthew Poppe, MD (Profile): https://healthcare.utah.edu/find-a-doctor/matthew-m-poppe
Proton Therapy: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/treatment/proton-therapy
Radiation Oncology: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/treatment/radiation-oncology
Breaking Ground for Proton Therapy (Blog post from Huntsman Cancer Institute): https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/news/2019/03/breaking-ground-proton-therapy
Proton Therapy Comes to Utah (Video from Huntsman Cancer Institute): youtube.com/watch?v=pDbn8wulKxE
This information was accurate as of October 4, 2023. Consult local medical authority or your healthcare provider for specific advice.
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: youtu.be/HVZoUNDkI0o
SUBSCRIBE to learn more: youtube.com/@HuntsmanCancerInstitute
HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE ACROSS THE WEB:
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/HuntsmanCancerInstitute
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/huntsmancancerinstitute
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/huntsman-cancer-institute
X: twitter.com/huntsmancancer
#HuntsmanCancerInstitute #protontherapy #radiationoncology #healthcare #cancertreatment #nationalcancerplan #Every1HasARole
