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Moffitt and Tampa Bay Rays Lead Relief Mission to Puerto Rico

More than 30,000 pounds of medical and hurricane supplies, generators, food and water are on a chartered Boeing 737 headed for Puerto Rico, which was...

October Is 'Talk About Your Medicines' Month

To help ensure that you minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of your medications, here’s a list of questions that you should ask your...

Meet the Experts: Q&A About Male Breast Cancer

Breast cancer in men is rare, but it does happen. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms and treatments.

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Is It Time to Schedule Your Mammogram?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues to be observed nationally with a commitment to educating and empowering all individuals to take charge of...

Common Myths About Mammograms

Here are some common myths about mammograms that you should be aware of, along with the pertinent clarifying information.

The Month of October Is Devoted to Saving Lives Through Liver Cancer Awareness

Liver Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to learn more about the role of this important organ and how to keep it healthy.

Ways to Teach Kids About Sun Safety

Even if sun-safe practices are second nature to you, explaining sun safety to your children might still be a bit of a challenge.

Five Questions With: Marc McDowell, Mindfulness Expert

We talked to Clinical Social Worker and Mindfulness Expert Marc McDowell about some of the misconceptions about mindfulness and found out how we can...

Infographic: Tips To Prevent Falls

Do you or a loved one feel unsteady when out and about? Cancer patients – regardless of age – are at high risk for falls because of side effects from...

Cancer Screenings: Important Tips for Hispanics

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Moffitt Cancer Center offers some important cancer-screening tips for Hispanics.

Five Questions With: Clinical Specialist Cassandra Vonnes on the Importance of Hand Washing

To observe "Clean Hands Week" (Sept. 17-23), we talked to clinical specialist, Cassandra Vonnes, about the importance of hand washing when it comes...

Scars and Skin Cancer: What to Know

Researchers have recently identified new ways for surgeons to minimize the scarring that results from skin cancer surgery.

Whole-Body Scans for Cancer Prevention: What You Need to Know

Is There a Correlation Between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk?

Many people are unaware that researchers have linked heavy drinking to an increased of several types of cancer.

Research Spotlight: Dr. Abate-Daga Discusses the Progress of Immunotherapy

Dr. Daniel Abate-Daga's research is focused on the development of T cell-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.

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