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Infographic: 8 Warning Signs of a Brain Tumor

Learn the common signs and symptoms of brain cancer, including headaches, seizures and vision changes, and understand when to see a doctor for...

Moffitt Nurse Learns Mother Always Knows Best

Megan says her mother Joan is always right and she wished she had gone down this path years ago when her mother started pushing her toward a nursing...

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Nursing is their Passion

For Miriam Fernandez there is no better compliment than when a colleague tells her that her daughter Kristin is a great nurse.

Moffitt Patient Brings Relief to Others with Port Pillows

After Rhonda heard fellow patients share stories about not wearing their seatbelts because the seatbelt put pressure on their port, she came up with...

It’s National Women’s Checkup Day – Develop Simple Habits to Improve Your Health

On National Women’s Checkup Day, women of all ages are encouraged to schedule their wellness visits and otherwise take control of their health.

National Cancer Research Month – How You Can Help

May is National Cancer Research Month, which serves as an important reminder to everyone that the key to future progress in the fight against cancer...

Infographic: Risk Factors for Bladder Cancer

If you are experiencing any warning signs of bladder cancer, it’s important to see a specially trained physician who can perform the necessary...

Caring for the Caregiver - Supporting Family and Friends of Cancer Patients

One of the first reactions of many patients at learning of a new cancer diagnosis is often a flood of concerns about the impact their illness will...

Fanny's Story: I Have a Strong Spirit

"My friend pushed me really hard to come here, and even recommended a specific doctor for me. We are really grateful to her for recommending...

A Caregiver’s Silver Lining

Howard Berneburg didn’t begin his Moffitt journey as a volunteer. His earliest glimpses of the cancer center were through the eyes of a caregiver, as...

Mind and Body Strategies for Stress Reduction

Learning how to take care of yourself when you do experience stress is important. There is increasing evidence to suggest that mind-body techniques...

Moffitt's Volunteer of the Year is also a Patient

As a volunteer in Moffitt’s Infusion Center, Nancy Scheidt can truly relate to the patients she is serving, because on many days she’s a patient...

The Art of Volunteering

Moffitt found the perfect spot for Ruthie in the Arts in Medicine program, where she’s been dedicating her time as a volunteer since 2010. It has...

Moffitt Nurse's Career Begins with Three Small Scars

Growing up watching her brother battle a disease and seeing how crucial bone marrow transplants are to patients in need, led Katherine to pursue a...

A Volunteer 25 Years in the Making

Fred Kramer has dedicated more than 20,000 hours of his life to Moffitt Cancer Center. His paycheck comes in the form of laughs, smiles, and special...

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