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State of Lung Cancer Report Shows Screenings Too Low in Florida

Findings also show Black community least likely to receive surgical treatment

Remembering The Honorable Mel Sembler

Former Ambassador and Legendary Real Estate Developer Dies at 93

Expanded Lung Cancer Screenings Could Benefit Millions

Updated guidelines remove requirement for smokers to have quit within 15-years

Are Cellular Therapies the New Frontier in Cancer Treatment?

Moffitt experts discuss the latest in cellular therapy at annual Research Innovation event

Faster, More Efficient Radiation Therapy Is the Talk of ASTRO

Plenary abstracts from this year’s meeting shed light on practice changing advancements

How Does Air Quality Affect Lung Health?

Breaking down the short- and long-term risks of exposure

Moffitt Recognizes Congressmen as Cancer Advocates

U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan, Kathy Castor and Steve Scalise honored

For This Team, Miles for Moffitt is One More Way to Help Patients

Moffitt team members put their Heart & Sole into event supporting cancer research

Miles for Moffitt Keeps Researchers on Pace to Find New Cancer Treatments

Series of grants brings together top scientists and clinicians to study how lung tumors metabolize nutrients

Does Staying Fit Lower Men’s Cancer Risk?

New study shows a man’s cardio fitness can affect if he will develop or survive cancer

Honduran Diplomat Seeks Cancer Treatment 1,000 Miles Away

He’s survived chemotherapy and radiation for extensive small cell lung cancer

Combination Therapy Shows Mixed Results in First Randomized Trial for Lung Cancer

Tumor shrinkage is a positive sign, but overall survival rates did not improve

Can Viruses Be Used to Treat Lung Cancer?

Oncolytic virus therapy stimulates immune system to target cancer cells

Treatment Innovations in Rectal, Lung and Brain Cancers

New research shows benefit of de-escalating and targeting therapies to improve outcomes

Improving Cancer Care for People with HIV

Moffitt’s HIV clinic reduces burdens for patients fighting for their health on two fronts

Are HIV Patients Undertreated for Cancer?

Moffitt investigates potential for interactions between antiretroviral therapy and chemotherapy

Kathy Griffin Suggests Lung Cancer Caused by Radon Exposure

The comedian was first diagnosed in August 2021

Is Minimal Surgery for Early Lung Cancer Effective?

New study shows similar survival rates whether removing an entire lobe or partial lobe

Making Cancer Care More Equitable for All

People around the world are being denied basic care for cancer; Moffitt is working to level the playing field

Meet the Women Doctors Leading the Charge Against Lung Cancer at Moffitt

Physicians and researchers focus on getting more smokers screened and finding innovative ways to help them quit

Cancer Deaths Are Down Overall, New Report Says

HPV vaccination has helped lower cervical cancer death rates, but prostate cancer deaths are cause for concern

What Are Bispecific Antibodies?

Novel cancer immunotherapy has made remarkable progress in the past decade

Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Less than 6% of eligible Americans receive the screening

Moffitt Patients Ring in the New Year

Bell ringing marks the completion of a round of cancer treatments

Moffitt Celebrates Future of Lung Cancer Care

Fall Lung Cancer Forum launches new early detection program

The Bell of Frustration

Nellie Singh fights the stigma of lung cancer as a nonsmoker

Moffitt Patient Is Living Proof That Lung Screenings Save Lives

From farming to hiking and everywhere in between. Early detection allowed Maryann Stein to live life without lung cancer.

Using AI to Dictate Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Data presented at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer shows AI can perform biomarker tests

Health Huddle Brings Men’s Cancer Screenings to Community

Moffitt partners with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to offer free screenings and education for uninsured and underinsured

Prevention, Screening and Treatment Critical to Reducing Cancer Deaths

Moffitt Cancer Center experts share latest advances at Research Innovations event in New York

Moffitt Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Focus on Expansion, Diversity and Innovation

The cancer center offers one of the largest portfolios of clinical trials in the nation, with nearly 400 active treatment trials

Lung Cancer Doesn’t Stop Band Director from Playing the Trombone

Tampa Bay Rays salute survivor who overcame partial lung removal

Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers

Exposure to carcinogens can drive a specific mutation found in large number of lung cancers

Moffitt Travels to Capitol Hill to Seek Support to Increase Cancer Screenings

Lung screenings could save thousands of lives annually, but only 6% of those eligible receive CT scans

Moffitt Patient Overcomes Lung Cancer Linked to 9/11

Retired from the New York City Fire Department for four years, Gerald Sanford volunteered to return after 9/11

Drinking Increases Risk for All Cancers, New Study Shows

Korean study of 4.5 million people found high cancer rate for heavy imbibers

Sharing a Dose of Creature Comfort

Rory the pet therapy pup brings smiles to patients at Moffitt

Offering Hope Through the Ups and Downs of Lung Cancer Journey

Susan Glowski built lasting connections with her care teams during treatment

World Lung Cancer Day Aims to Raise Awareness Around Critical Screenings

Deadly disease affects more than 200,000 Americans each year

Improving Outcomes When Cancer Spreads to Bones

Fractures can have serious implications on patients with metastatic disease

Why are Neversmokers Getting Lung Cancer?

Dr. Patrick Hwu tackles the question in this episode of the Moffitt Medical Minute

TIL Therapy Shows Promise in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Cellular therapy gave scuba diver Deborah Barker a new option for beating the disease

COVID-19 Still a Risk for Patients with Cancer as Cases Rise

New studies look at treatments and vulnerability in cancer population

Moffitt Researchers Use Explainable AI to Investigate and Predict the Survival Efficacy of Immunotherapy Drug

Data presented at ASCO help researchers get a deeper understanding of immune checkpoint inhibitors efficiency in patients

‘It’s Never Too Late to Quit’

Dr. Matthew Schabath shares his personal story of how he quit smoking for good

New Chemoprevention Study Aims to Prevent Lung Cancer

Moffitt study examines if fish oil and a compound in turmeric can shrink lung nodules

Many Cancers Affect Black Community More, Report Shows

Culture, access to health care, lifestyle are factors

5 Questions on Data Science

Dr. Dana Rollison discusses how data is helping to better prevent and cure cancer

Cancer Deaths Down but Diagnoses Rise, New Report Says

Advances in lung cancer a key contributor to decline in mortality rates

Highlighting the Top 10 Moffitt Stories of 2021

Another year dominated by the pandemic still saw growth, innovation and a Super Bowl championship

Longtime Senate Leader Bob Dole Dies at 98

He was a founding member of Moffitt’s national Board of Advisors

State of Lung Cancer Report Shows Need for More Screenings

Florida ranks 41st for screenings rates in people considered high risk

Mom’s Lung Cancer Journey Inspires a Career in Oncology

Denis Imbody now works in a lab alongside the oncologist who cured his mother

During the Pandemic, Cigarette Sales Up for 1st Time in 20 Years

Cigarette smoking is directly linked to 15 types of cancer

5 Questions on New $10.2 Million Lung Cancer Research Grant

Dr. Elsa Flores discusses how the funds will help support four projects

Lung Cancer in Never Smokers is Genetically Different than Smoker’s Tumors

New study identifies unique signatures of lung cancer in people who have never smoked

Kathy Griffin on Lung Cancer Diagnosis, ‘I’ve Never Smoked’

60-year-old comedian had surgery to remove part of her lung

World Lung Cancer Day Aims to End Preventable Cancer Deaths

Deadly disease affects more than 200,000 Americans each year

White Ribbon Project Advocates for More Research in Lung Cancer

Chris Draft visits Moffitt Cancer Center to advocate for lung cancer research

Lung Cancer Screening Survey Shows Improved Patient Experience

New Moffitt survey results shows high satisfaction across the board

Improving Minority Representation in Lung Cancer Screening

Moffitt researchers present study during the American Association of Cancer Research annual meeting

No, Long-term Face Mask Use Will Not Cause Lung Cancer

Stories circulating on social media falsely claim oxygen deficiency, bacteria cause cancer

Limbaugh Death, Dole Diagnosis Put Lung Cancer in Spotlight

Deadly disease often does not produce symptoms until advanced stages

Actor Dustin Diamond Dies From Small Cell Lung Cancer

The “Saved By The Bell” star was recently diagnosed with stage 4 disease

US Cancer Death Rates Show Record Decline

Lung cancer treatments pivotal to overall decline in recent years

Liquid Biopsies Offer Quicker, Easier Lung Cancer Testing

FDA approval means more patients can start treatment sooner

Despite Lung Cancer, 'I Am My Son's Superhero'

Stage 4 survivor overcomes dark days for his family

Once a Fighter, Always a Fighter

Former prosecutor battles stage 4 lung cancer with help of investigational immunotherapy

Former Smokers More Likely to Light Up After Negative Lung Cancer Screenings

Moffitt study suggests tailored smoking cessation interventions needed

Clinical Trial Offers Hope for Mesothelioma Patients

Chemoperfusion therapy has shown to increase survival and quality of life

Are Lung Cancer Racial Disparities a Thing of the Past?

Trend coincides with steeper declines in smoking among Black Americans versus whites

Husband and Wife Win Lung Cancer Fight Thanks to Screening

More than 60% of lung cancers are diagnosed after the disease has spread

New Guidelines Would Double Lung Cancer Screenings

Proposed changes would increase access for women and black people

Using Lung Scans to Predict Treatment Response

Immunotherapy is one of the most successful treatment options, but not everyone responds to it

It’s Never Too Late to Kick the Habit

New study shows quitting smoking even two years before lung cancer diagnosis improves survival

Melanoma Immunotherapy Offers Hope for Lung Cancer

Patients’ own magnified army of T cells used to treat non-small cell lung cancer

Rush Limbaugh Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

The 69-year-old radio host announced to his listeners that he was diagnosed with an advanced stage of the disease.

Behind the Microscope

Pathologists — the 'doctor's doctor' — are using next generation genetic testing to provide better diagnosis and treatment options.

What’s New in Robotic Lung Surgery?

New computer interface offers “X-ray vision” during procedure

Living Longer with Lung Cancer?

New report shows progress nationally, but numbers are mixed for Florida

Clinical Trials Give Lung Cancer Patient a ‘Precious Gift’

Despite a stage 4 diagnosis, Francine Milford is living life to the fullest.

Great Pumpkin Fence Fights Cancer

Davenport, Fla. couple adds to their Halloween fundraiser for Moffitt Cancer Center.

Hoping for a Quicker Recovery? Drink Up.

Immunonutrition drink proves beneficial for patients if taken prior to surgery.

World Lung Cancer Day: Screening Saves Lives

Low-dose CT scans can help those at high risk.

Do Antioxidants Cause Lung Cancer to Spread?

Antioxidants come from two places: they’re in certain foods and the body also naturally produces them.

The Power of CAR T in Solid Tumor Treatment

CAR T therapy involves a patient’s own T cells that have been genetically engineered to target a patient’s own specific cancer.

Moffitt Continues the Countdown to Quit Smoking

Study evaluates reduced or low-nicotine cigarettes as a new way to quit smoking

What Keeps Cancer Patients from Quitting Cigarettes?

Moffitt experts work to disarm “lung cancer stigma”

Clinical Trial Brings Hope to Lung Cancer Patient

Last year, Lee was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer that had spread to her brain and spine.

Rays Salute Lung Cancer Survivor at Tropicana Field

On April 20 the Tampa Bay Rays honored Al through the Salute to Survivors program.

Saving Lives After Death

Gail Porter was the first patient to enroll in Moffitt's rapid tissue donation program.

“Work hard. Speak up. Learn how to say ‘No’ and Be Nice.”

Meet Moffitt lung cancer researcher Dr. Jhanelle Gray.

Could a Simple Blood Test Replace Lung Biopsies?

What if there was an easier way to get a glimpse into the inner working of a tumor?

The Best Hugs: Remembering Margie Schwerdt

The world’s best hugs offered encouragement and unconditional love to all who passed Margie's post at the Gold Valet Information Desk over the last 10 ...

Benefits of an Open Mind

Jhanelle E. Gray, MD, says she never dreamed she would be working at a faraway place like Tianjin, China.

Is Asbestos the Ghost of Christmas Past

Fake snow used in the 1930s was made from asbestos, a known carcinogen.

Lung Cancer Has a Sweet Tooth

Researchers have found that early-stage NSCLC tumors or pre-cancerous lesions can give themselves away.

One Target: Multiple Cancers

FDA approves new drug for adults and children with rare cancers

Smoking While Fighting Cancer Costs Beyond Health

Moffitt’s Moonshot grant will fund efforts to help its patients quit

If You’re at Risk, New Study Affirms Lung Cancer Screening is the Right Choice

Early lung cancer usually has no symptoms, so it’s hard to detect early when there is the best chance for a cure.

Besides Smoking, What Causes Lung Cancer?

While cigarette smoking is the most common lung cancer risk factor, about 15% of lung cancer diagnoses occur in people who have never smoked.

Giving Cancer a Good Scare

Pumpkin House creators pledge a portion of Halloween fundraiser to Moffitt Cancer Center.

Moffitt Uses Innovative Immunotherapy to Stand Up To (Lung) Cancer

The unique clinical trial combining two immunotherapies is funding by the Stand Up To Cancer Catalyst® Program.

Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Who Have Failed Previous Therapies Now Have New Hope — the First in 20 Years

New drug allows your T cells to go to work, destroying cancer.

Nail Changes Alert Woman to Lung Cancer

Can changes in your fingernails alert you to serious health issues? It did for one British woman.

What is Radon?

Radon has been making headlines, but do you know what it is?

Minority Populations Being Screened Less for Lung Cancer

A new study shows a need for more screening programs tailored to high-risk minority patients.

A Treatment for a Cancer Once Thought to be 'Untreatable' May Already Exist

Patients suffering from an untreatable form of lung cancer may benefit from an existing cancer remedy that blocks cell growth.

Bucket List: iPad, Video Conferencing and the Open Road

David Palmer has lung cancer. But that hasn’t stopped him from sipping wine in Napa and gambling in Vegas.

Latest National Cancer Report is Good News/Bad News

Overall Cancer Deaths Down, But Problems Persist for Some Populations.

Trend Shift: Young Women Are Now Getting Lung Cancer More Than Young Men

Lung cancer rates have historically been higher among men than woman, but new research reveals that trend has flipped in younger Americans.

Large Number of Healthy Adults Not Being Screened for Lung Cancer

Lung cancer screening is free to those who qualify and can save lives, but not a lot of people are taking advantage of it.

Immunotherapy Key to Unlocking Lung Cancer Survival

A recent study represents another step forward in immunotherapy, which has been making steady gains in recent years.

E-Cigarettes OK to Quit Smoking

Smokers hoping to crush out their last butt might consider weaning themselves off the habit with temporary help from e-cigarettes.

Cleaning or Smoking: Which is Worse for Your Lungs?

A new study suggests household chores could be harmful to your health.

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