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Small, Red Bump Led to Melanoma for Teenager

16-year-old has great response to immunotherapy and surgery

What Makes Melanoma So Dangerous?

Learn the best ways to protect yourself from this dangerous cancer

Get to Know Some of Moffitt Cancer Center’s Team Members

We’re highlighting the valuable contributions of our workforce in honor of Labor Day

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

Dick Vitale Diagnosed with Vocal Cord Cancer

This is the sports analyst’s third bout with cancer

Comparing Therapy Options for Melanoma In-Transit Metastases

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

Personal Experiences with Cancer Care Shape Design of New Hospital

For the patients, families and team members who helped design the new Moffitt McKinley Hospital, the details make the difference

Moffitt’s Mole Patrol Screens 141 Baseball Fans for Skin Cancer

Hitting up spring training? Check out these important sun safety tips.

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

Moffitt researchers create revolutionary Images of LAG3 receptors

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.

World-Renowned Trumpeter Finds Hope in Merkel Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trial

Vince DiMartino has had a robust response rate to the combination treatment of two immunotherapy drugs

New Technology Brings Imaging and Personalized Care Together

Extracting imaging data beyond the naked eye.

How Does RNA Impact the Development of Cancer?

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

Moffitt’s Melanoma Clinic Dedicates a Day to Kids

The cancer center doesn’t typically treat pediatric cases, but some children are referred to the Cutaneous Oncology clinic for treatment

Improving Outcomes When Cancer Spreads to Bones

Fractures can have serious implications on patients with metastatic disease

Moffitt Brings Free Cancer Screenings to Pier 60 on July 30

The annual event provides skin, head and neck screenings on the beach

Concerned About UV Exposure? There are Apps for That!

Consider adding a UV app to your arsenal of ways to protect yourself from the sun

Are Moles Cancerous?

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

Every Moment Matters: A Father’s Perspective

Melanoma survivor details juggling first-time fatherhood through cancer

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

3.4M Americans Will Get Skin Cancer in 2022

Moffitt expert says true incidence of skin cancer may be even higher

That Discolored Fingernail Could Be a Sign of Cancer

A woman shared on TikTok that the streak on her fingernail was subungual melanoma

Personal Melanoma Battle Inspires Oncology Nurse

For Moffitt RN, cancer journey influenced future

Mole Patrol Steps Up to the Plate for Skin Cancer Awareness

Spring Swing Sun Safety Tour screens 37 people with 51 suspicious findings

Character Actor Dies After Diagnosis of 2 Rare Cancers

Cholangiocarcinoma and ocular melanoma can both be treated with percutaneous hepatic perfusion, perfected at Moffitt

First Lady Visits Moffitt Cancer Center Following Moonshot Relaunch

Dr. Jill Biden learns how Moffitt is moving the needle in prevention and screenings

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

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

5 Questions on Data Science

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

Fan Who Spotted Cancerous Mole on Hockey Manager Credited with Saving His Life

Doctors say if you see something suspicious on your skin, get it checked

Identifying Enhanced Response to Immunotherapy in Melanoma

New studies show gender and cancer origin can affect how well patients respond to treatment

An Unbreakable Bond

Sara Leahey met Dr. Patrick Hwu as a pediatric cancer patient. More than a decade later, she works as a researcher in his lab.

5 Questions on TIL Therapy for Melanoma

Dr. Amod Sarnaik answers questions on cell therapy for advanced melanoma

Dick Vitale: ‘Get Checked, Baby’

The broadcast legend shares his recent bout with melanoma on social media

Eyeing New Therapies for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

New $3.95 million multicenter grant will help researchers better understand the rare ocular cancer

‘They Look at My Freckles’

Moffitt’s annual Pediatric Melanoma Clinic returns to the McKinley Campus

More than 200 Screened at Moffitt’s Mole Patrol Event at Pier 60

The annual event returned to Clearwater Beach with skin and head and neck screenings

Improving Standard of Care for Ocular Melanoma Patients with Liver Metastasis

Surgical procedure delivering chemotherapy directly to liver improves outcomes

Combo of Three Therapies Shows Promise for Advanced Melanoma

Triplet therapy offers hope for stage 4 melanoma patients including those with brain metastases

Aggressively Facing Advanced Melanoma

Patient Goes for Experimental TIL Therapy

Facing Melanoma with Optimism and Courage

For Kay Gann finding the right oncologist made all the difference

Protect Your Skin this Baseball Season

Sun safety can prevent skin cancer

Immunology Offers Hope for Melanoma Patients

Novel agents train immune cells

Sun Safety Is Important For All Ages

Moffitt teaches kids to be sun smart

Moffitt Cancer Center Names Patrick Hwu, M.D., as President and CEO

Tumor immunologist with 33 years of oncology experience begins tenure Nov. 10

Precision Prevention to Reduce Melanoma in Hispanics

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

New Immunotherapy for Advanced Melanoma

Lifileucel offers hope for metastatic melanoma patients who fail approved treatment

“Don’t Let My Story Be Your Story”

Melanoma patient says don’t let suspicious moles go unchecked

Melanoma Death Rates on the Decline

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

Do You Know the Tell 'Tail' Signs of Canine Skin Cancer?

According to the American Kennel Club, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of tumor found in dogs.

Even During a Pandemic, It’s Important to Protect Your Skin

While social rules have changed, skin protection rules have not

Study Lists States with Highest Rates of Melanoma Linked to UV Radiation

Florida is in the top 10, and No. 2 in total melanoma cases per year

Don’t Sacrifice Skin Health For Vitamin D. Take a Supplement

Recent headlines argue sunscreen use may block vitamin D absorption.

Do You Know How to Spot Melanoma in Kids?

Watch for itching, bleeding, colorful spots and growing moles.

Rare Melanoma Can’t Keep This Clown Down

She dons makeup, wig, bowtie to give back to pediatric patients.

Five Questions about Ocular Melanoma

Here are five questions to help you learn more about this rare cancer.

Moffitt’s Melanoma Expertise Benefits Children, Too

Pediatric melanoma clinic gathers kids with uncommon diagnosis.

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.

Sunscreen Effects Are More Than Skin Deep

Recent study on sunscreen absorption in blood has Moffitt expert offering alternatives

You Have the Freckle. Should You be Worried?

Another new internet challenge certainly has people talking. But this one doesn’t debate what is heard on a recording or the color of a dress. This on ...

‘A Clinical Trial Saved My Life’

After melanoma metastasized to his brain, Larry Thomason was given 10 months to live.

Melanoma in Children

The deadliest form of skin cancer is also the most common skin cancer diagnosed in children.

UK Football Player Battled Rare Melanoma

Although it accounts for only about 5% of all melanomas, acral melanoma represents 33% of melanomas in dark-skinned people.

Eyes on a Rare Form of Melanoma

About 2,000 Americans are diagnosed with Ocular Melanoma each year.

Making Progress Against Melanoma?

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

Herpes Virus Can be Used to Treat Melanoma. Which Cancer is Next?

Since the approval of talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC, Imlygic®) in 2015, Moffitt has been using this modified form of the herpes virus as a standard ...

Baseball Fans Swing for the Fences with Skin Screenings

Baseball fans up and down Florida’s West coast took advantage of Moffitt Cancer Center’s 12th annual Spring Swing® Sun Safety Tour this year.

Beauty is Skin Deep

Former Miss Universe diagnosed with Melanoma

Wedding Bells Ring at Moffitt

Kent Moss and Maggie Zielinski were married in Moffitt's blue valet lobby this week.

Tanning Bed Use Can Raise Your Chance of a Second Melanoma Diagnosis

There is no such thing as a healthy tan and trying to maintain that illusion during the winter months by tanning indoors is a dangerous plan, accordin ...