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Woman preparing a healthy Thanksgiving meal with family

Is It Possible to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Turkey? You Bet!

If you or a loved one recently committed to vegetarianism, you might be wondering if Thanksgiving can still be the same without turkey. Of course, it...

Melanoma patient from Ukraine was brought to Moffitt for treatment

Community Without Borders

When the war broke out in Ukraine, Halyna was no longer able to continue treatment for melanoma. She found her way to Tampa and Moffitt Cancer...

Patient Advisor Ray Posey smiling with his wife

Patient and Family Orientation Helps Reduce First Visit Anxiety

A patient advisor recalls his experiences as a new patient at Moffitt and decides to volunteer in the orientation program to help others.

Construction team wearing reflective vests and hard hats at the new Moffitt McKinley Hospital

Partnering to Build a Better Patient Experience

Patient and family advisors have given input into every phase of the design process of the new Moffitt McKinley Hospital.

Moffitt lung cancer patient Ina with her family

‘The Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Experience Was Just Amazing’

Ina was referred to Moffitt Cancer Center, where she learned about a new treatment option called stereotactic radiosurgery.

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.

secondhand smoke

How Long Do You Have to Smoke to Get Lung Cancer?

Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer. But, how much do you have to smoke to get it?

Patient's Perspective: Running Scared and the Wake-Up Call

After being in denial about his prostate cancer diagnosis, James Ridley finally decided to become his own advocate and began doing exhaustive...

Caring for COVID-19 Positive Patients During the Pandemic

A Moffitt nurse shares her experiences treating cancer patients during a global pandemic.

Trust in Transition: Reflections of a BMT Caregiver

As a caregiver for a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patient, Moffitt provides you with the best training and tools possible. Read the perspective of a...

Talking Often Helps

Being told that you have cancer is one of the things no one wants to hear. It will make you look deeper and maybe differently at much of what you...

Mind and Body Connection After Cancer Diagnosis

Whether you are a cancer survivor or someone living with cancer, you might feel no longer in tune with your body due to the effects of the cancer...

Listen in: Dr. Jhanelle Gray - Conversations about Black Health Equity

The fourth episode of Moffitt Cancer Center's Cancer in our Community podcast focuses on digital health and features Dr. Jhanelle Gray.

HIV and Cancer Risk

HIV weakens the immune system and makes the body more susceptible to infection. But can HIV or AIDS cause cancer? Find out here.

Cancer Treatment and Photosensitivity

Some medications widely used by cancer patients can cause photosensitivity. Find out which drugs are associated with this common side effect.