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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.

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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...

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...

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...

Moffitt specialist looking at a biopsy in the microscope

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.

Tech looking at mammogram screening

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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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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