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Mary Sansone

Dealing With Fear and Sadness While Physically Sick

As a chemo and bone marrow recipient to combat acute myeloid leukemia, Mary Sansone experienced fear and sadness early on in her treatment.

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Advance Care Planning: A Gift for Loved Ones

Advance care planning is the process of considering and communicating future medical choices that would need to be made if you experience a sudden...

Moffitt Cancer Center McKinley Campus

Is Cancer Treatment from an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Really Better?

According to studies, five-year survival rates are 30-70% higher for patients who start their treatment at NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer...

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Study: Top Cancer Centers Offer Better Surgical Survival Rates

Studies have consistently shown that top-ranked cancer hospitals offer better outcomes, advanced treatment options, and expert surgical teams...

An oncologist sitting down talking to a patient sitting on a bed.

The Secret to Safer Surgery Over 75

Moffitt Cancer Center is working to make surgery safer at our state-of-the-art McKinley Hospital, where you’ll find world-class facilities and a...

Moffitt specialist looking at a biopsy in the microscope

5 Reasons to See a Cancer Specialist for a Biopsy (Even If It Might Not Be Cancer)

Have your biopsy with cancer specialists at Moffitt Cancer Center for the most accurate and comprehensive diagnosis the first time.

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8 Reasons to Get Your Next Annual Mammogram at a Cancer Center

If you are at higher risk for breast cancer, have your mammogram performed and read the experts in diagnostic mammograms.

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Palliative Care: Improving Quality of Life

Palliative care helps individuals navigate the complexities of their care with greater ease.

Melinda Nelson

My Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment

Melinda says even though she lives with chronic cancer and adrenal insufficiency that has to be managed, she has found ways to thrive.

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Informed is Empowered

Our goal in Moffitt’s Patient Library is to make sure that you and your loved ones have access to trustworthy and easy-to-understand information.

Brett Davison and his dog

A Father's Fight

When Brett was diagnosed with stage 2B testicular cancer during the height of COVID-19, his world turned upside down.

Moffitt researchers in the TIL Therapy lab

Understanding TILs, CAR-T and BiTEs Immunotherapy Treatments

Learn about TIL therapy, CAR-T cell therapy and BiTEs (bispecific T-cell engagers) therapy as cellular immunotherapy plays an increasingly important...

Two women experts working in immunotherapy for cancer at moffitt.

What is Cancer Immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is a novel cancer treatment that harnesses the natural ability of the body’s immune system. Read about the latest options at Moffitt.

4Ms Framework - What matters - Mentation - Medications - Mobility

What Matters Most?

Our goal is to address the specific needs of older adults with cancer while focusing on what matters most to you personally during your cancer...

My Supportive 'Angels'

Imerman Angels is a national organization that provides one-on-one support for patients and caregivers by pairing them with others.

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