Colorado Blood Cancer Institute

10/08/2026

When meals feel overwhelming during cancer treatment, having easy snacks within reach can help.

Our registered dietitians at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute recommend keeping low-prep, grab-and-go foods on hand to supplement meals. A smoothie or ready-to-drink protein shake may also help when eating is difficult.

Nutrition during treatment is about eating enough as well as eating well, and your needs are unique. Our dietitians can help you create a plan that fits your treatment, dietary restrictions and how you’re feeling.

Have questions or need ideas? Ask your doctor or nursing coordinator to connect you with our nutrition team. https://bloodcancerinstitute.com/service/nutrition-services

10/06/2026

When multiple sclerosis began affecting her mobility and daily life, Vickie, a nurse practitioner from California, researched her treatment options. Her search brought her to Colorado Blood Cancer Institute for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT), a treatment offered to select patients with MS.

In her story, Vickie shares how life changed after treatment, from walking short distances independently and riding her tricycle to continuing the work she loves.

But what mattered most? “Really, it’s just being around and being present for my girls.”

Read about Vickie’s journey and the team that helped her move forward: https://www.healthonecares.com/about-us/patient-stories/vickie-v

09/30/2026

“I got another chance at life.”

When Woody’s lymphoma didn’t respond to chemotherapy, his Colorado Blood Cancer Institute care team, led by Dr. Michael Tees, turned to CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment that uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer.

Watch Woody share his story, from the fear of his diagnosis to the moment he learned his scans showed a complete response. His experience is a powerful story to share as we wrap up Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

T–Cell Therapy is an immunotherapy that helps a ...

09/29/2026

Our very own Dr. Peter Forsberg, Dr. Tara Gregory and Dr. Jeffrey Matous recently represented Colorado Blood Cancer Institute at the 23rd International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland.

Connecting with colleagues from around the world, our plasma cell disorder experts shared research focused on advancing care for people with multiple myeloma, including managing treatment complications and exploring investigational therapies.

Behind these smiles is a shared commitment to moving research forward and expanding possibilities for patients here at home.

We’re proud of our team and the expertise, curiosity and compassion they bring to this work every day!

09/28/2026

After a bone marrow transplant, Richard was eager to return home to Durango. He still needed regular blood work and close follow-up care, though, and each trip to Denver meant a 300-mile drive while his immune system was rebuilding.

Colorado Blood Cancer Institute’s outreach clinic helped bring that care closer to home. Richard could have blood work done locally and see his CBCI team when they traveled to Durango. Virtual visits helped keep his care on track when weather made travel difficult.

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, read how a matched donor, blood and platelet donors, his wife Kelly and his care team helped Richard get back home in time to walk his daughter down the aisle: https://www.healthonecares.com/about-us/patient-stories/richard-bone-marrow-transplant

09/26/2026

A blood cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant. For Wayne, it led to an unexpected journey through chemotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy and, ultimately, a life-saving stem cell transplant.

After earlier treatments did not fully eliminate his leukemia, Wayne learned that a transplant offered his next path forward. Both of his sons were suitable matches and immediately volunteered to donate.

“It’s an amazing feeling to have your sons step up and say, ‘We’re here, Dad.’”

Today, Wayne is in complete remission with no measurable residual disease and is embracing life with a renewed focus on family, travel and the moments that matter most.

During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, watch Wayne’s powerful story and learn how the team at HCA HealthONE Colorado Blood Cancer Institute used advanced, individualized treatment to help give him a second chance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtcpqK_9LjA&t=15s

After receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his own s...

09/25/2026

For many people with blood cancer, a blood stem cell transplant can be an important part of treatment. But what does donation actually involve?

During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re helping clear up a common misconception: donating stem cells doesn’t always mean surgery.

In this video, the HCA HealthONE Colorado Blood Cancer Institute team explains how stem cells can be collected from a donor’s bloodstream through a process similar to donating platelets.

And because siblings are not always a match, voluntFor many people with blood cancer, a blood stem cell transplant can be an important part of treatment. But what does donation actually involve?

During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re helping clear up some of the misconceptions around stem cell donation through the story of one of our own colleagues.

Nina Kennedy signed up for Be The Match while she was in college. Today, she’s a BMT nurse at HCA HealthONE Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, caring for patients undergoing bone marrow transplant. Then, she got the call to become a donor herself.

In this video, Nina helps explain how stem cells can be collected from a donor’s bloodstream through a process similar to donating platelets — and why volunteer donors can play such an important role when a patient needs a match.

Watch Nina’s story and learn more about the impact one donor can have for someone facing blood cancer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntFRCcRhq-0

Kennedy signed up for Be The Match in college. ...

09/23/2026

It’s not too late to join Team CBCI!

Light The Night is ⭐tomorrow⭐, and our team has already raised more than $30,000 — 73% of the way to our goal!

HCA HealthONE Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke’s and HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children’s are coming together in support of Blood Cancer United, and there’s still time to ⭐donate, register and walk with us.⭐

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Washington Park
5:30–9:00 p.m.

Every donation and every lantern helps bring us closer to our goal. Join the team, invite your people or make a last-minute gift:

https://pages.lls.org/ltn/rm/DenverL26/CBCIPSLMCRMHC

Let’s light up the night, Team CBCI!

09/18/2026

A small lump in Dan’s neck turned out to be large B-cell lymphoma.

When chemotherapy stopped working, Dan found another option at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute: CAR T-cell therapy.

Today, Dan is doing well, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with the family who supported him throughout his treatment.

For Blood Cancer Awareness Month, watch Dan share his experience and why he remains so grateful for the CBCI team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGzxfs7JrfY

Learn more about CAR T-cell therapy: https://bloodcancerinstitute.com/service/car-t-cell-therapy

T–Cell Therapy is an immunotherapy that helps a ...

09/17/2026

🎉Our Light the Night auction is officially LIVE! 🎉

Browse the fantastic baskets and auction items now and place your bids to support Colorado Blood Cancer Institute’s Light the Night efforts.

When you open the auction page, you may see a few advertisements first. Just scroll down to the green **“View All Items”** banner to start browsing.

The auction closes **September 22 at 7 p.m.**

Still have an item you’d like to contribute? There’s still time! Contact **Kathryn Zoll at 720-754-4564**. We’ll work with you to make getting the item to us as easy as possible.

Please note: Auction winners will need to pick up their items at **Colorado Blood Cancer Institute/HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St. Luke’s**.

Thank you for supporting our Light the Night team!

Silent auction '2026 CBCI Light the Night Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.