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A Moffitt BlogTM featuring the latest cancer treatments, lifestyle and diet tips, patient resources and more.

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To Look or Not to Look: That is an Important Question

Patients now have access to information contained in their electronic medical record. But should they look before their doctor calls?

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Chaplains are a Part of the Interdisciplinary Team

Chaplains bring to the table a nonclinical perspective, active listening, spiritual insights and religious resources.

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Oncology Rehab Services

The oncology rehab services at Moffitt Cancer Center include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and swallow therapy and nutrition...

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LUNA Offers Education, Emotional Support to Latino Patients and Families

The mission of LUNA is to provide health education and emotional support to Spanish-speaking cancer patients, survivors and their families.

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Tips to Protect Your Skin During Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Sun safety and prevention of skin cancer involves a sun-safe lifestyle, routine dermatologic follow-up and self-skin checks.

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Moffitt's GI Oncology Program Participated in the PanCAN Purple Stride Event

The Moffitt GI Oncology team attended the PanCAN PurpleStride event which helps raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research and...

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What is Preventative Chemotherapy: Understanding Adjuvant Therapy

Preventative chemotherapy or adjuvant therapy is a form of treatment for established cancer that complements surgical intervention or other cancer...

Why Is Colorectal Cancer So Common?

Although the risk of colorectal cancer is known to increase with age, its incidence among people younger than 50 is on the rise.

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Families First: Helping Families to Cope

You may find that it is harder than you realize to keep the news of your cancer diagnosis from your children.

Fertility Preservation

The ability to have a biological child is one of those long-term effects that can be high-risk depending on the type of cancer treatment a patient...

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Practicing Sun Safety

Sun safety and prevention of skin cancer involves a sun-safe lifestyle, routine dermatologic follow-up and self-skin checks.

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Genetic Testing Part of Cancer Care

Genetic counseling and genetic testing are a part of cancer care.

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From Remission to Research

Ryan Gebert applies his background and experiences working at Moffitt to give back to the research community by transforming health and improving...

TIL Therapy for Cancer

Infographic: How TIL Therapy Works to Fight Cancer

TIL is a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Learn more in this infographic.

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Pancreatic Cancer Vaccines

Pancreatic cancer vaccines harness the power of the body’s immune system to target and destroy tumor cells. Read about this promising treatment...