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Five Questions With: Jay Pittman, Founder of the Golfers vs. Brain Cancer Golf Tournament

Jay Pittman and his friends started a golf tournament to not only honor his wife​ Melissa’s memory but also raise money for brain cancer research at...

November Is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

The goal of Lung Cancer Awareness Month is to encourage everyone to take a few minutes to review what is known so far about lung cancer, and possibly...

Five Questions About Life After Breast Cancer With Dr. Hoover

Dr. Susan Hoover, a surgical oncologist in the Breast Oncology Program at Moffitt Cancer Center, answers five questions about life after breast...

Behind the Science: 'Super Molecules’ Show Promise in Prevention of Metastatic Breast Cancer

What if a drug commonly used to protect bones from osteoporosis could be altered to keep out breast cancer cells? That’s the goal one Moffitt...

November Is a Time to Give Thanks – and Also to Raise Awareness About Stomach Cancer

According to recent statistics, stomach cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Even so, most Americans know very little about...

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Radiation Oncologist vs. Radiologist

If you’re wondering what the difference is between a radiation oncologist and a radiologist, you’re not alone.

What is CAR T Therapy?

Dr. Frederick Locke, vice chair of the Department of Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy, answers some frequently asked questions...

CAR T Therapy

Infographic: How CAR T Therapy Works to Fight Cancer

CAR T therapy, a groundbreaking new treatment, utilizes the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.

CAR T Cancer Therapy a ‘Huge Breakthrough’ for Patients with Lymphoma

Moffitt patients with an aggressive type of lymphoma were among the first to benefit in clinical trials of a groundbreaking therapy.

What’s the Difference Between Radiation and Radiology?

If you've been diagnosed with cancer, you may have heard terms like "radiation" and "radiology" being discussed as part of your treatment plan.

Ask the Experts: Your Questions About the Breast Cancer Vaccine Answered

Dr. Brian Czerniecki, chair of the breast cancer program at Moffitt Cancer Center, connected with our Facebook friends in the Ask The Experts series...

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...

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