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Heather Blumy

A Mother’s Fight: Heather’s Journey with Leptomeningeal Disease

Heather is the second patient in the world to complete the 18-week dendritic cell vaccine trial to treat leptomeningeal disease.

patient getting eye exam to check for cancer

Understanding Lymphoma of the Eye

Though rare, ocular lymphoma targets the tissues around and inside the eye.

lung cancer lit up on scan

What is a Robotic Bronchoscopy?

Robotic bronchoscopy combines the best of fiber optics and robotics to give doctors unparalleled access to even the smallest or hardest-to-reach...

doctor checking moles on man's back

Sun Safety - ABCDE's of Checking Your Moles

Sun safety and prevention of skin cancer involves a sun-safe lifestyle, routine dermatologic follow-up and self-skin checks.

Dr. Sam Freyaldenhoven speaks to Daytime

Dr. Freyaldenhoven Joins Daytime to Discuss Lung Cancer Treatment

Dr. Sam Freyaldenhoven joined Daytime to discuss why patients with thoracic cancers should seek care at a specialty cancer center.

Find Out if You Qualify for Lung Cancer Screening

Knowing when to have you lung cancer screening can save your life. Learn when to get a lung cancer screening using this infographic.

Moffitt Cancer Center at SouthShore under construction

Dr. Vania Phuoc Joins Suncoast View

Dr. Vania Phuoc, medical director of Moffitt Cancer Center at SouthShore, recently joined Suncoast View to discuss the newest Moffitt Cancer Center...

multiple myeloma tumor in a bone

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is the second most common form of blood cancer, yet many people remain unfamiliar with it.

group of caregivers with a medical professional

In It Together: A Podcast About Caregiving

We sat down with Donna DiClementi, manager of Outpatient Social Work at Moffitt Cancer Center and host of “In It Together: A Podcast About...

Mike Gallagher and his family

How We Shared Bad News With Our Children

Mike Gallagher remembers one of the hardest conversations he had with his kids: that their mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer.

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.

A daughter hugging her dad

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...

A woman checks her breast

Red Spot on Breast: Bug Bite or Cancer?

Finding a red spot on your breast can be alarming, but often it’s a pimple, bug bite, or rash and not cancer.

gastrointestinal oncology surgeons in operating room

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...

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