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Alkaline Diet for Cancer

Many people are understandably interested in reducing their cancer risk by adopting healthy eating habits.

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Breast Cancer Survivors Are SOARing Back to Their Kitchens

The Survivors Overcoming and Achieving Resiliency Program (SOAR) is offered to breast cancer survivors and funded by a generous donation from The...

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The Convenience of Virtual Care

The pandemic didn’t just change the way we live and work. It also changed the way we receive health care.

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A Mother’s Perspective: Parenting with Cancer

Patti, a metastatic breast cancer patient, says there is no rule book when it comes to raising children, especially when you have cancer.

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Relapser Recovers in More Ways Than One

Mary Sansone, a patient advisor at Moffitt, reflects on the care she received from the BMT treatment team.

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Searching for Answers, Finding Experts

One of Moffitt’s greatest programs for seeking out information is the Meet the Experts series.

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How Well Do I Understand My Health Information?

Health literacy is being able to find, understand and use information and services that will help you make health-related decisions about your care.

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Caregiver Story: The Best Laid Plans

Catherine Wood reflects on being a caregiver for her husband Kyle and their two children. "When they say it takes a village, they really mean it,"...

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Five Signs of Cervical Cancer Beyond Early Detection

There are five important warning signs of cervical cancer that very few women recognize as possible cancer symptoms. Learn more about what those are.

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From Healthcare Provider to Uterine Cancer Survivor

Chia is a dedicated nurse anesthetist at Moffitt Cancer Center who was unexpectedly diagnosed with uterine cancer.

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What are the Top Myths About Bone Marrow Transplants for Leukemia Patients?

Dr. Hany Elmariah from our Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy Program addresses some frequent misconceptions about bone marrow...

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Five Facts About Breast Dimpling and Cancer

Lumps in the breast are often the most common sign that women check for when performing self-breast exams but a lesser-known symptom of breast cancer...

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Nutrition to Boost Your Immunity

Healthy eating plays a key role in supporting our immune system. When it comes to immunity, our food choices have a big impact.

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Meet Jolie

Moffitt Cancer Center's pet therapy dogs bring joy and comfort the those who need it, whether it be patients or staff members.

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You Know Your Body Best

Jamie VandenAvond shares her journey with colorectal cancer and how important it is to recognize what your body is telling you.

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