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Breast Cancer Survivor Celebrates Remission Milestones

She walks for awareness in D.C., Georgia, San Francisco and Niagara Falls

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

Navigating Racial and Ethnic Criteria Appropriately Could Boost Clinical Trial Eligibility

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

Are HIV Patients Undertreated for Cancer?

Moffitt investigates potential for interactions between antiretroviral therapy and chemotherapy

Grandmothers’ Healthy Habits Inspired Quest to Address Cancer Disparities

Dr. Doratha A. Byrd focuses her research on how diet and lifestyle behaviors can affect cancer risk and progression

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

Why Are Advanced-Stage Cervical Cancer Cases Rising?

A new study shows increases in both white and Black women

Moffitt’s Blood Cancer Experts Share the Latest Research and Treatment Advances

The American Society of Hematology annual meeting is the largest event highlighting blood malignancies and disorders.

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

Buccaneers Help Level Playing Field as Moffitt's First Health Equity Partner

The team is taking a leadership role in supporting the program, which aims to improve health equity in the community

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

Younger Americans Not Seeking Colorectal Cancer Screening

Screening rates are on the rise for all age groups, but people 50-54 are lagging

Moffitt Brings Women’s Health to the Spanish Speaking Community

“La Ciudad se Viste de Rosa” encourages women to maintain their own health along with their families’

Researcher Uses Health Literacy, Culture to Improve Communications

Meet Dr. Cathy Meade in the Health Outcomes and Behavior Program

Researcher Focuses on Closing the Disparity Gap

Meet Dr. Kimberley Lee in the Breast Oncology Department

First Lady Visits Moffitt Cancer Center Following Moonshot Relaunch

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

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

What are Cancer Disparities?

Identifying them is the first step in finding appropriate solutions

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

Do Racial and Ethnic Differences Impact Outcomes in Multiple Myeloma?

“A lot of the genetic and molecular differences we found have direct therapeutic implications,” Moffitt study shows

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 ...

Cancer Death Rates Declining in U.S.

Report credits new treatment advances and reduced smoking

Start Colorectal Cancer Screenings at 45, Task Force Urges

Thousands of lives could be saved with new recommendations

Congress Aims for Better Cancer Screenings for Underserved Communities

The federal program would honor U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings

FDA Moves to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

The proposal aims to curb addiction and save lives

Will Technology Leave Some Communities Behind?

Moffitt experts discuss the pros and cons of advances in health care

Cancer Disparities in the Black Community

Genetic testing for inherited cancers happen less often in Blacks compared to whites

Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered

Moffitt experts explain what cancer patients need to know about the vaccine

Moffitt Focuses on Culturally Sensitive Care

Dr. Julian Sanchez is the cancer center’s first Director of Care Equity

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

Persistent Poverty May Make Cancer More Deadly

New study finds large disparities among poorer counties

Prostate Cancer Affects Black Men More

Screening, inclusive clinical trials key to beating the cancer

Are Lung Cancer Racial Disparities a Thing of the Past?

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

10-Year-Old Paints for Racial Justice

Local young artist paints to support racial justice efforts

The B.E.S.T. Is Yet to Come

Youth learn to adapt to virtual learning while pursing healthcare STEM careers

A Crisis Amid a Pandemic

COVID-19 cases put spotlight on racial health disparities

Salud! Moffitt Empowering More Hispanics

Culturally relevant resources tailored to help overcome cancer health disparities.

Does ACA Help Level the Field for Cancer Patients?

Moffitt says eliminating disparities will take more than scientific research

Moffitt Tackles LGBTQ Health Care Disparities Through Education

Results from a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology helps shape educational tools for oncologists.

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.

Moffitt Cancer Center Tackles Health Disparities through Research and Education

Summer Internship Program is part of $1.2 million grant to advance health disparity and precision medicine education and research

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