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Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week – Knowing What to Look For

Each year, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral, head and neck cancers. Most of these cases are preventable – or, when found and...

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month – Learn to Perform a Self-Exam

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month was established to promote the importance of learning and recognizing the early signs of this condition.

Supporting Adolescents Young Adults With Cancer

Moffitt offers supportive care to help patients 15-39 achieve better outcomes and quality of life.

John's Story: Giving Back Through Music

"Upon walking into Moffitt Cancer Center, it did not feel like any other hospital I had ever been to," says John, a throat cancer survivor.

Infographic: Your Guide To Healthy Portion Sizes

Don’t be fooled by the enormous portions at many restaurants. Recommended serving sizes are actually a lot smaller than what you probably think they...

Head and Neck Cancer Can’t Silence Local Lawyer

To see him now, you’d never know the battle Tampa attorney Buddy fought outside the courtroom. For more than 30 years, the lawyer relied on his voice...

How to Cope With a Cancer Recurrence

The risk of cancer recurrence is different for every patient. It can be influenced by a number of factors, including the type and stage of the...

Tara's Story: I’m so Happy to be Sick

Tears well up in Tara’s eyes as she remembers the medical team telling her it was probably just a cyst and nothing to worry about, but as she peered...

Infographic: Colon Health and Your Plumbing

Check out our infographic as we tackle some myths about getting a colonoscopy.

Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Increasing In Millennials

While colorectal cancer is predominantly found in people over age 50, a recent study released by the American Cancer Society has found that there has...

Infographic: What Are the Signs of Head and Neck Cancer?

Head and neck cancer symptoms can affect areas of the mouth, throat, larynx, nose or sinuses. Familiar symptoms could be a sign of head and neck...

Tips on How to Avoid Social Isolation During Cancer Treatment

One challenge that many patients may not have anticipated is the sense of isolation experienced at various points during their cancer journey.

It’s National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month — Protect Yourself With Knowledge

You probably don’t give much thought to your kidneys, the two bean-shaped organs situated just below your rib cage on either side of your spine. But,...

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Protect Yourself by Learning More About This Often Preventable Condition

Colorectal cancer is sometimes referred to as a "silent cancer," mainly because it often produces no symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage.

Five Myths About Colonoscopies

We spoke with Dr. Mark Friedman, a gastroenterologist in the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program, to tackle myths about colonoscopies and colon cancer.

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