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Individuals who are fighting pancreatic cancer in the St. Petersburg, FL, area are encouraged to explore the outstanding clinical trials program at Moffitt Cancer Center in nearby Tampa. Through these important research studies, participants have access to promising new treatment options that are not yet available in other settings. At the same time, Moffitt’s physicians are able to evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs and surgical techniques in comparison to the standard of care. In addition to helping patients receive the best possible treatments, this process is vital to the advancement of cancer treatment. In fact, all of today’s most widely utilized treatments for gastrointestinal cancer were once available only through clinical trials.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt is widely known and respected for its extensive research efforts and clinical trials, which have resulted in significant advances in all aspects of pancreatic cancer treatment. For instance, patients who participate in clinical trials at Moffitt can be among the first to benefit from novel:

  • Cancer prevention, detection and diagnostic strategies
  • Chemotherapy drugs and drug combinations
  • Surgery procedures and techniques
  • Radiation delivery methods
  • Immunotherapies
  • Molecular therapies

In the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Moffitt, individuals from St. Petersburg, Florida, can benefit from the expertise of a multispecialty team of pancreatic cancer experts. These experienced specialists work closely together to ensure that each patient receives the best possible treatment, which may include a clinical trial.

To learn about the pancreatic cancer clinical trials available at Moffitt Cancer Center near St. Petersburg, FL, call 813-745-6100 or 1-800-679-0775 (toll-free) or submit a clinical trials inquiry form online. Our clinical trial navigators can help you find out if a trial is right for you, and no referrals are necessary.

Pancreatic Cancer