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Speros FL Embodies Hope for the Future of Cancer Research

775-acre medical city will include cutting-edge research facilities, ambulatory clinic and proton therapy unit

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

Jimmy Buffett Dies of Rare Skin Cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma linked to sun exposure, weak immune system, older age

Should Cancer Patients Get More COVID Boosters?

Increasing booster frequency lowers risk for COVID in cancer patients, new study says

Cardio Fitness Can Lower 9 Types of Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Swedish study followed participants over more than 30 years

These 8 Habits Can Add Years to Your Life

New study shows those who adopted all eight increased life expectancy by decades

Photo of the Week: Tracking Body Composition

DEXA scan better monitors bone density, body fat and more

Should You Drink Alcohol During or After Cancer Treatment?

Moffitt expert weighs in on new study suggesting some patients and survivors are drinking more than they should

Are Sugary Drinks Linked to Liver Cancer?

A recent study looked at nearly 100,000 women over more than 20 years

Artificial Intelligence Assists in Breast Cancer Detection

A study found a 20% increase in identification of disease with AI support

How Often Should I Exercise?

Moffitt expert shares advice on the benefits of physical activity and how to get started

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

Black Males Are More Likely to Die from Melanoma

Areas like the soles of the feet and palms of the hands are at the most risk, researchers found

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

7 Risk Factors May Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Men

Findings can help encourage discussions about screening

Moffitt Teams Up with YMCA of the Suncoast to Improve Wellness Among Cancer Survivors

The new partnership will expand the cancer survivorship program at YMCA locations in Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties

Why Are Black Women More Likely to Die from Breast Cancer?

Moffitt researcher studies endocrine therapy and its impact on racial disparities

Prostate Cancer Survivor Celebrates 10 Years of Richard’s Father’s Day Walk and Jog

Event has raised $915,000 for cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center

Can Yoga Cut the Risk of Cancer Spreading or Returning?

New studies show the practice reduces inflammation and can improve fatigue

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 Adding Immunotherapy to Chemo Benefit More Cervical Cancer Patients?

Phase 3 trial results suggest adding pembrolizumab to chemotherapy improved survival for those with advanced or recurrent disease

Can Viruses Be Used to Treat Lung Cancer?

Oncolytic virus therapy stimulates immune system to target cancer cells

Molecular Risk Model Better Predicts Outcomes in Rare Blood Cancer

New model can help dictate treatment decisions in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia

Cell Therapy Superior to Standard of Care for Multiple Myeloma

Phase 3 trial results show improved response rate and reduced risk of disease progression

Treatment Innovations in Rectal, Lung and Brain Cancers

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

Comparing Therapy Options for Melanoma In-Transit Metastases

New retrospective study is first direct comparison of first-line treatment

Ramping Up the Immune System to Fight Breast Cancer

Clinical trial led by Moffitt evaluates combination immunotherapy for HER2 positive metastatic disease

Adding Inhibitor to Hormonal Therapy Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Phase 3 trial results could be practice changing for both men and women

Predicting Response to Herpes Virus in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients

New study identifies genetic biomarkers that correlate with higher response rates

New Study Shows Promise for Difficult to Treat Brain Metastases

First in human trial is recruiting patients with leptomeningeal disease from triple- negative or HER2 positive breast cancers

Social Connectedness May Help Ease Depression in Young Cancer Survivors, Study Finds

Higher levels of social isolation linked to more symptoms of depression and anxiety

Personalized mRNA Vaccine Shows Early Promise for Pancreatic Cancer

In a recently published phase 1 trial, half of patients had longer recurrence-free survival

Can a Urine Test Change the Standard of Care for Bladder Cancer?

Moffitt researchers hope that monitoring tumor DNA levels may spare patients from invasive procedures

Dolph Lundgren Receives Targeted Therapy for Kidney Cancer

Drug targets a mutation that is commonly found in lung cancer

Hematologist Trains at Moffitt, Hoping to Benefit Armenians

Through a visiting physician program, a doctor is learning the intricacies of an allogeneic BMT procedure and care to help his home country

Task Force Recommends Biennial Breast Cancer Screening Starting at 40

Professional medical groups continue to recommend annual screening mammograms for women at average risk beginning at age 40

Improving Cancer Care for People with HIV

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

Moffitt’s 28th Annual Magnolia Ball Raises Over $3.4 Million for Cancer Research

The signature event honors Moffitt’s patients, researchers, clinicians and donors

A Heavy Weight on Young Shoulders

The rate of young adults diagnosed with cancer is rising, driving a need for specialized services and more research into why

Mobile Monitoring: Making Cancer Care More Accessible

Moffitt researchers and clinicians are taking telehealth to the next level

Why Are Uterine Cancer Rates Increasing in Young Hispanic Women?

Cases have been rising by 4% each year since 2001

Moffitt Offers Breakthrough Therapy for Leptomeningeal Disease

Cancer center is first and only place offering dendritic cell vaccine for hard to treat disease

Can a Blood Test Help Detect Cancer?

Noninvasive method can pick up tumor cells and DNA in the bloodstream

New Study Suggests Black Women Should Be Screened for Breast Cancer Earlier

Moffitt experts say all women should undergo screening mammograms at age 40

Fecal Biobanking Holds Promises for Colorectal Cancer

Moffitt researcher aims to build repository to study gut microbiome

Practice Changing Cancer Research Takes Center Stage in the Sunshine State

Scientists from around the world gather in Orlando for the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

Global Clinical Trial Explores New Combination Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer

The ongoing VIKTORIA-1 Phase 3 trial targets patients with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer

Are HIV Patients Undertreated for Cancer?

Moffitt investigates potential for interactions between antiretroviral therapy and chemotherapy

Navigating Racial and Ethnic Criteria Appropriately Could Boost Clinical Trial Eligibility

According to researchers, criteria may pose additional barriers to minority cancer patients

Teen’s Death Sheds Light on Rare Form of Sarcoma

About 50 Americans are diagnosed with fusion positive rhabdomyosarcoma each year

Why Are Younger People Getting Colon Cancer?

In recent years, we’ve seen an alarming trend as the rate of colon cancer in adults under age 50 climbs

What Are Forever Chemicals?

PFAS do not break down in the environment and can contaminate water and food

Combo Therapy for Advanced Endometrial Cancer Improves Cancer Free Survival

Study shows adding immunotherapy to treatment reduces risk of recurrence by up to 70%

Using Any Hormonal Birth Control Slightly Increases Breast Cancer Risk

First-of-its-kind study compares different types of popular hormonal contraceptives

Don’t Rush to Treat Localized Prostate Cancer, Study Says

Certain patients who treated their cancer did not have better outcomes than those who waited

Cure on Wheels Kicks Off 13th Annual Capitol Ride

Cyclists ride to Tallahassee to help advocate for cancer research

Four Ways to Prevent Cancer

Did you know avoidable risk factors accounted for 4.5 million cancer deaths worldwide in 2019?

Report Shows Rise in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults

One in five new cases occur in those under 55

Pancreatic Cancer Rates Rising in Younger Women

Study shows cases in women under 55 are increasing 2.4% more than in men

Is Minimal Surgery for Early Lung Cancer Effective?

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

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Greater Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Increased consumption tied specifically to ovarian and breast cancer risk

Group Calls for Fallopian Tube Removal to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk

Without effective screening, the procedure acts as a preventive tool

Does the Circadian Clock Affect Immune Response?

Check out this episode of the Moffitt Medical Minute for the answer

Why Is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Hard to Treat?

Check out this episode of the Moffitt Medical Minute for the answer

White House Cancer Moonshot Coordinator Highlights a Year of Progress

Dr. Danielle Carnival details advancements to end cancer during Moffitt’s Women in Oncology Grand Rounds event

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

Don’t Underestimate Breast Density as a Cancer Risk

New study indicates majority of women believe breast density cancer risks are low

Get the Facts and Spread the Word on HPV

Join us in promoting HPV awareness and vaccination

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

CAR T Puts Moffitt Patient in an Exclusive Club

Approximately 100 multiple myeloma patients at Moffitt have been treated with new immunotherapy

Study Highlights Potential Disparities for CAR T Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Hispanics had lower response rates

$Donor CAR T May Increase Remission in Relapsed or Refractory AML Patients$

Donor CAR T May Increase Remission in Relapsed or Refractory AML Patients

Good clinical responses seen for using genetically modified product

How Can We Stop Tumors from Shutting Down our Immune Response to Cancer?

Moffitt researchers create revolutionary Images of LAG3 receptors

Phase 2 Bladder Cancer Trial Shows Promising Results

Updated data were presented at the 2022 SITC Annual Meeting

New Immunotherapy Could Be on the Horizon for Ovarian Cancer

Understanding tertiary lymphoid structures could unlock new treatments for a variety of cancers

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

Cellular Therapy May Be Viable Option for Advanced Melanoma Patients

Nearly one-third of patients respond to a single infusion of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes

Ocala Royal Dames Fund $1 Million for Moffitt Cancer Research

For more than three decades, a group of Ocala-area women have worked tirelessly and methodically to raise money for cancer research.

Can Higher Doses of Radiation Be Effective for Soft Tissue Sarcoma?

Acute toxicity can present challenges like skin redness and infections

DRIVE Study Offers New Treatment Options for Vulvar Cancer

Data shows radiation therapy as effective first line treatment

Combining Targeted Radiotherapy with Immunotherapy May Improve Outcomes for Cervical Cancer Patients

Interim results from phase 2 clinical trial reveal responses to combination therapy

Colonoscopies Still the Best Tool for Preventing Colorectal Cancer

Recent study shows mixed reviews, but a closer look uncovers flaws in research model

Prevention, Screening and Treatment Critical to Reducing Cancer Deaths

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

6 Exercises to Build Strength During Cancer Treatment

Moffitt doctor creates exercise routine to help patients maintain strength and muscle mass during cancer treatment

African American Prostate Cancer Patients Twice as Likely to Have More Aggressive Disease

New Moffitt study confirms genomic testing can help identify those with high-risk disease

President Vows to Cut Cancer Deaths in Half

The “Moonshot” initiative aims to reduce death rates by 50% over the next 25 years

Drinking Increases Risk for All Cancers, New Study Shows

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

New Technology Brings Imaging and Personalized Care Together

Extracting imaging data beyond the naked eye.

Studies Confirm Link Between Overly Processed Foods and Cancer

Men who consumed large amounts of processed food had 29% higher colorectal cancer risk

Almost Half of Cancer Deaths Could be Preventable

Smoking, drinking, obesity most common preventable risk factors, study finds

How Does RNA Impact the Development of Cancer?

Dr. Patrick Hwu and Dr. Florian Karreth discuss more Behind the Science

Enhertu Gives Patients with HER2-Low Breast Cancer a New Option

Moffitt was part of the clinical trial that led to the drug’s recent FDA approval

Study Shows Link Between Synthetic ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Liver Cancer

High levels of PFAS — found in clothes, cookware and cosmetics — in blood increases risk of disease

You Can Help Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Education

Moffitt study seeks colorectal cancer survivors and their first-degree blood relatives to participate

Moffitt Researches COVID Vaccine Effectiveness in Cancer Patients

Study finds that antibody levels in patients with cancer were not the same as those in healthy adults who had received two doses of the COVID vaccine

Certain Patients with Breast Cancer May Not Need Radiation after Surgery

New results show luminal A breast cancer may benefit from endocrine therapy alone

New Data May Change Approach to Treating Multiple Myeloma, Ewing Sarcoma and Breast Cancer

ASCO studies show benefit to reevaluating current standard of care for these diseases

Studies Highlight Optimizing Therapy in Colon and Breast Cancer

Better targeting treatment approaches can greatly reduce toxicities

Can the Gut Microbiome Predict Response to Cancer Treatment?

New study suggests so for recurrent metastatic head and neck cancer patients

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

Infertile Men May Be Twice as Likely to Develop Breast Cancer

Study finds link between fertility issues and cancer risk, but biological reason is still unclear

Imaging May Help Guide Ovarian Cancer Treatment Decisions

Moffitt study finds radiomic feature that may predict best first-line treatment approach for these patients

Moffitt Cancer Center Showcases Top Science

Researchers from around the globe share the latest at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

Phase 2 Bladder Cancer Trial Shows Promising Results

Preliminary data were presented at 2022 AACR Annual Meeting

Is Adaptive Therapy in Prostate Cancer Patients a Promising Treatment?

Results of Moffitt-initiated phase 2a clinical trial suggest it can prolong cancer progression

New Chemoprevention Study Aims to Prevent Lung Cancer

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

Here’s the Moffitt Team that Met with Dr. Jill Biden

World renowned researchers and doctors showcased their work in prevention and community engagement

Report Shows COVID’s Impact on Cancer Care, Research

Nearly 10 million cancer screenings were missed between January to July of 2020

Can Viruses Be Used to Treat Cancer?

Dr. Patrick Hwu tackles the answer in this Moffitt Medical Minute

Moffitt Experts Discuss How to Overcome Disparities

They answered questions about how to close the care gap for World Cancer Day

Researcher Studies Why Breast Cancer Is More Deadly for Blacks

Researcher Studies Why Breast Cancer Is More Deadly for Black Women

For hormone receptor positive disease, they are less likely to take lifesaving medication

Does What I Eat Put Me at Risk for Colorectal Cancer?

New study will investigate the impact diet has on the gut microbiome

VA Health System Offers Level Playing Field to Study Prostate Cancer Disparities

“Equal access” system allows better opportunity to understand how African American men are impacted

Highlighting the Top 10 Moffitt Stories of 2021

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

Florida First Lady Announces $100 Million Proposal for Florida Academic Cancer Center Alliance

Funding would benefit Moffitt Cancer Center, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Miami and University of Florida Health Cancer Cent ...

FDA Approves “Glowing Tumor” Drug for Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Fluorescent dye helps surgeons better identify hard-to-find cancer cells

Mom’s Lung Cancer Journey Inspires a Career in Oncology

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

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

Physical Activity May Be Key to Battling Chemo Brain

New study suggests regular exercise during treatment improves cognitive function

Driving Cancer Research

How you can help keep Moffitt's specialty license plate on the road

Survivorship Is Why I Participate in Miles for Moffitt

Melissa Bidgood says raising funds for cancer research is one way she can say thank you

Study Suggests Drinking Coffee Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer

People who drink the brew have a 21% reduced risk of liver disease compared to those who don’t

New Radioactive Treatment Could Be Game Changer for Prostate Cancer

Norman Busciglio says the targeted nuclear medicine has kept him pain and disease free for almost two years

Moffitt To Build Biobank to Study Breast Cancer Disparities

Collaboration with UF, UM needs data to improve screening and prevention

Genomic Classifier Gives Doctors Clear Picture for Prostate Cancer Treatment

Initial findings from VANDAAM Study shows promise in predicting aggressive cancer in African American men

Can the Herpes Virus Fight Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

More than 90% of women injected with the virus are alive up to three years later

FDA Approves First Immunotherapy for Initial Treatment of Gastric Cancer

Nivolumab combined with chemotherapy led to a 29% reduced risk of death

Obesity Increases Chance Cancer Will Return

New study finds overweight breast cancer survivors are more likely to develop a second cancer

Improving Minority Representation in Lung Cancer Screening

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

HORUS Construction Donates $50,000 to George Edgecomb Society

The funds were raised at the Inaugural Hook & Slice Golf Tournament

‘So That Others May Live’

That motto guided Sara Davis’s decision to donate everything so others could have a better quality of life

Parasite in Undercooked Food May Be Linked to Brain Cancer

New study suggests exposure to T. gondii could increase risk of glioma

Once a Fighter, Always a Fighter

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

Is Green Tea Beneficial to Prostate Health?

Moffitt study evaluates whether catechins found in green tea can slow prostate cancer growth

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

Moffitt study suggests tailored smoking cessation interventions needed

Breaking Down Language Barriers to Genetic Counseling and Testing

Moffitt creates booklet to educate and encourage Spanish-speaking breast cancer survivors to learn about their genes

‘I Spent A Decade Battling Cancer’

How one young woman thrived despite three separate cancer diagnoses

‘Clouds’ Shines Spotlight on Singer’s Osteosarcoma Diagnosis

Zach Sobiech’s song became a viral hit before he succumbed to cancer

Moffitt’s First Virtual Groundbreaking Celebration Has Success

Over $1 million raised for the advancement of cancer research

Persistent Poverty May Make Cancer More Deadly

New study finds large disparities among poorer counties

Are Honeybees a Cancer Killer?

New study suggests bee venom can destroy breast cancer cells

Are Lung Cancer Racial Disparities a Thing of the Past?

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

‘My Reason Why is Because I Can’

Runner Alvaro Zamora shares why he participates in Miles for Moffitt

Fulfilling a Fathers Dream of a World without Cancer

Husband and wife cancer survivors lace up each year for Miles for Moffitt

Moffitt Dedicated to Combating Racial Disparities in Pancreatic Cancer

With the help of two grants, Moffitt researchers are studying racial disparities

Head and Neck Cancer Patients Report Fatigue, Insomnia from Immunotherapy

Cognitive behavior intervention may help treatment side effects

Using Lung Scans to Predict Treatment Response

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

Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Head and Neck Cancer

Moffitt study shows adoptive cell therapy could be an option

FDA Approves HPV Vaccine for Head and Neck Cancer Prevention

Parents, need one more reason to vaccinate your kids against HPV?

Precision Prevention to Reduce Melanoma in Hispanics

Moffitt study uses gene variant to arm those at higher risk with prevention information

Melanoma Death Rates on the Decline

Moffitt’s work to research and develop new therapies has helped

It’s Never Too Late to Kick the Habit

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

New Treatment Proves Less Toxic for HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients

Combining Interferon-gamma with chemotherapy can de-escalate treatment

How is COVID-19 Taking a Toll on Cancer Patients?

Moffitt researchers launch study to analyze psychosocial effects of the pandemic

Melanoma Immunotherapy Offers Hope for Lung Cancer

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

Innovative Trial Tackles Early Stage Breast Cancer

Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy shows promising results for certain early stage breast cancers

International Research Partnership Studies HPV-Related Cancer in Patients with HIV

The $8.3 million grant will focus on research in low- and middle-income countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Surprising Number of Survivors of Certain Cancers Smoke

Study aims to help cervical cancer survivors kick the habit

MRI Screening for Women with Dense Breasts?

Recent study looks at supplemental MRI screening for early detection of breast cancer

No Need to Boycott Seafood

Despite headlines, Atlantic Ocean seafood is still safe to eat

ResearCHECK: Does Daily Aspirin Use Lower Risk of Death If You Have Cancer?

A study published this week looked at the association of aspirin use and cancer deaths in older adults

Can Hair Dye Cause Cancer?

Chemicals in the dye may behave like the hormones that cause breast cancer.

Are Commercial Tests A Mismatch for African American Prostate Cancer Patients?

The tests, developed among European American men, may not accurately predict risks for progression

Living Longer with Lung Cancer?

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

Moffitt Bringing Research to Local VA Hospitals

New prostate cancer study open at Bay Pines and Haley with plans for more in the future

Can Fungi Drive Pancreatic Cancer?

New study shows fungi can get into the pancreas and cause tumor growth

Personalizing Breast Cancer Radiation Treatment

Moffitt physician-scientists have developed a tool to predict risk and optimize radiation therapy.

Pancreatic Cancer: Mission Possible

Moffitt making advancements in prevention, detection and treatment.

Moffitt Launches Innovative Trial for Brain-Metastatic Breast Cancer

The therapy includes a three-part immunotherapy combination to shrink tumors.

Can PTSD Increase Your Cancer Risk?

New Moffitt study suggests women who experience symptoms of PTSD have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.

Should I Be Tested for BRCA Mutations?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has updated recommendations for BRCA testing and genetic counseling.

5 Things to Know about Brain Cancer Treatments

Exploring new approaches with immunotherapy, surgery.

Good Directions

Moffitt research associate Amber Beyer, and team are working on an adaptive cell therapy for women with HER2+ breast cancer.

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 Research Moves New Immunotherapy Closer to FDA Approval

Some cancer patients may be one step closer to being treated with cells from their own tumors.

Moffitt Continues the Countdown to Quit Smoking

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

Cancer Survivors Predicted to Top 22 Million by 2030

More and more Americans are surviving cancer, and the number is expected to grow even larger in the next decade.

Treatment Shows Promise in Pancreatic Cancer Patients with BRCA Mutation

A study recently presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting sheds new light on pancreatic cancer’s link to the BRCA mutat ...

Adding a New Drug to Standard Treatment May Add Years for Younger Women with Advanced Breast Cancer

Younger women battling advanced breast cancer may live longer by adding ribociclib to first-line endocrine therapy.

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.

Markers Make Radiation Treatments Shorter and Easier

When patient Howard Curd was told he would need radiation treatment for his esophageal cancer, he feared the worst.

Making Progress Against Melanoma?

As Skin Cancer Awareness Month begins, Moffitt continues studies of deadliest form

Patients Furthering Moffitt’s Mission

Data from Total Cancer Care® fuels research efforts.

Saving Lives After Death

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

Can Fluorescent Dye Help Detect Ovarian Cancer

This year, more than 22,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Can Precision Medicine Work for Pancreatic Cancer

A study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting looked at the use of PARP inhibitors as maintenance therapy for pancr ...

Eating Walnuts May Help Breast Cancer Patients

New research shows walnuts could help women who are dealing with breast cancer.

Predicting Treatment Response in Kidney Cancer Patients

Can a patient's response to immunotherapy be predicted?

Immunotherapy May Boost Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Combination chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment shows promise in recent study.

Drug Offers Hope to Ovarian Cancer Patients

Maintenance therapy with niraparib prolongs remission and keeps side effects at bay longer.

FDA Approves First Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer

Patients with an aggressive form of breast cancer now have another weapon in their arsenal to fight the disease.

“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?

Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Glioblastoma

The study marks the first time an immune-system treatment has shown any benefit to glioblastoma.

Excess Weight Gain Contributes to Cancer

A new report says excess body weight accounts for 7 percent of cancer cases in the United States.

Mentorship Spans Cultures

Yongzi Chen, PhD, came to Tampa as part of the partnership between Moffitt and Tianjin, in which postdocs from her country work at Moffitt on joint re ...

Tenacious New Mom Fights Smart

Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy is a wife, mother, attorney, small business owner, immediate past president of the George Edgecomb Bar Association and, now, a ...

WWII Military Vet: 'Saved by a Woman'

Kropp was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at 91. Every doctor refused to take him on as a patient because of his age — all but one.

Is Surgery Necessary for Prostate Cancer?

A 30-year study found that prostate-removal surgery added three years to the lives of men with prostate cancer, compared to those who were only monito ...

Worth the Side Effect Risk

New study shows radiation plus chemo for HPV throat cancer offers best survival odds.

Where Do the Dollars Go?

Miles for Moffitt research grants provide seed money for great ideas

Lung Cancer Has a Sweet Tooth

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

Battling Tough Odds

How Women in Moffitt’s Gastrointestinal Oncology Clinic Are Paving the Way in Pancreatic Cancer Research and Treatment

Can Chemo Cause Cognitive Decline in Older Patients?

A new study shows risk may be higher for those who carry Alzheimer’s gene.

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

Evidence Mounts Linking Aspirin to Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer

New study shows daily use can reduce risk by 23 percent

Panera Goes Pink Raises $117,000 and Counting for Moffitt

Participating Panera bakery-cafes in the Tampa Bay area will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold to Moffitt.

Aretha Franklin Died of a Deadly Cancer That Gets Little Attention

Not all pancreatic tumors are alike, says Moffitt expert.

Ovarian Cancer Risks, Survival May Benefit from Daily Aspirin

Two new studies examined daily aspirin use for those at risk or diagnosed with the disease

Do Late Night Dinners Increase Your Cancer Risks?

Study shows two-hour wait between dinner and bedtime correlates to lower breast, prostate cancer risks.

Working to Treat a Deadly Form of Prostate Cancer

A deadly form of prostate cancer is more common that experts previously thought. Now, Moffitt is working to combat it.

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.

CAR T Drives New Ovarian Cancer Research

The new genetically-modified CAR T-cells seek out and destroy cancer cells expressing an FSH receptor protein found on a large number of ovarian cance ...