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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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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.

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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...

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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.

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Everyone Deserves the Best Cancer Care

While cancer does not discriminate, LGBTQ+ individuals often encounter unique challenges and barriers when seeking and receiving cancer care.

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.

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...

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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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