Taking Care of Your Health

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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...

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.

'I'm Sharing my Story with the Hope to Inspire Strength and Courage'

Dottie says she felt numb hearing the word cancer but after meeting with Dr. Mitchel Hoffman she knew she had made the right decision to come to...

Can Blood Work Detect Cancer?

Blood work can provide a host of valuable health-related information. But can it detect cancer? Click here to find out.

Amanda's Story

Amanda was on a mission to try out for the Olympics when she found out her cancer came back. "I am so much stronger, wiser, and I have a different...