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Retired NY Police Officer Runs Boston Marathon 6 Months After Lung Cancer Surgery

Vinny O’Shaughnessy started training again soon after part of right lung removed

Pancreatic Cancer Is No Match for Tennis Player

82-year-old Graci McGillicuddy is back on the court after surgery and chemotherapy

Not Everyone Has Access to Quality Cancer Surgery, But Global Commission Aims to Change That

Lancet Oncology Commission on Global Cancer Surgery lays out a roadmap to address lack of access among patients worldwide

When Life Hangs in the Balance

Determined to teach his young son to walk, Nicolás Gutiérrez Martínez endured almost a dozen surgeries to try to save his leg from the cancer growing ...

F-16 Pilot Beats Cancer, Gets Back in the Cockpit

Capt. Charles Boynton was diagnosed with testicular cancer months into training

Photo of the Week: Advanced Technology Debuts

The new Moffitt McKinley Hospital is home to a state-of-the-art intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) system to assist surgeons during surg...

Moffitt Makes Supplier Diversity History with New Hospital

The cancer center achieved $60.7 million in committed contracts

Moffitt Cancer Center Celebrates Grand Opening of Moffitt McKinley Hospital

Photo of the Week: Celebrating the Grand Opening of Moffitt McKinley Hospital

Moffitt looks to make history and meet growing demand with a new surgical hospital.

5 Questions with a Moffitt ICE Team Member

Complex general surgical oncology fellow Jennifer A. Perone, M.D., details the emergency response team that’s called in to help with critical events i ...

Patient and Neurosurgeon Discuss Awake Craniotomies

Patients are conscious during surgery to remove cancerous tumors from their brain

A Delicate Surgery, A Strong Sense of Hope

Endoscopic procedure allows doctors to remove certain skull-base tumors through the nasal cavity

Jared Kushner Shares Details About Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

The former White House senior advisor underwent surgery to remove part of his thyroid

Improving Outcomes When Cancer Spreads to Bones

Fractures can have serious implications on patients with metastatic disease

Endoscopic Surgery Allows Doctors to Remove Certain Tumors Through the Nasal Cavity

This procedure for skull base tumors can cause less trauma and quicker recovery

Epithelioid Angiomyolipoma Explained Following Death of YouTuber

Melanie Ham died at 36 after a rare sarcoma diagnosis

Procedure Reduces Risk of Lymphedema After Breast Surgery

Lymphovenous bypass surgery reduces risk of lymphedema from 44% to 7%.

Can a Magnetic Seed Improve Accuracy of Breast Cancer Surgeries?

Technology smaller than a grain of rice may mean fewer second surgeries

Through 3D Printing, Breast Surgeons Can Better Target Cancer Tumors

Moffitt clinical trial uses a 3D mold of the breast to assist surgeons in the operating room

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Shares Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

TV news anchor urges women to “always listen to your bodies”

3D Liver Models Bring Cancer to Life

Models can be used for surgical planning, training and patient education

Focusing on New Technology to Treat Breast Cancer

Dr. Catherine Lee credits her family of doctors and Asian background for her career in medicine

Comparing Robotic Surgery to Open Esophagectomies

Largest study to date identifies benefits of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery

Putting Faith in the Best Hands

Team surgery removes football-sized tumor growing into patient’s heart

Fluorescent Imaging Could be ‘Game Changer’ in Breast Cancer Surgery

Technique helped 3 out of 4 women avoid second surgeries, study shows

Perfusion Chemotherapy Targets High Dose while Improving Quality of Life

Procedure drastically limits level of toxins absorbed by the body, reducing side effects

Moffitt Reduces Surgical Site Infections after Hysterectomies

Implementing several new prevention practices makes infections a rarity

Surgeons Use 3D Planning and Printing for Jaw Reconstruction Surgeries

Because each jaw bone is unique, the hardware has to be tailor made

Materials Used in Spacecraft Can Now Improve Quality of Life for Spinal Cancer Patients

Carbon fiber is stronger and allows for better continued treatment

The Cancer No Man Wants To Talk About

Early Assessment of Penile Cancer Can Prevent Devastating Effects

Cuando la Vida Pende de un Hilo

Decidido a enseñar a su hijo a andar, Nicolás Gutiérrez Martínez soportó casi una docena de intervenciones quirúrgicas para intentar salvar una de sus ...

4K 3D Tech Takes on Brain Cancer in the O.R.

Surgery available nowhere else in the U.S. made travel possible for glioblastoma patient David Pearse

What’s New in Robotic Lung Surgery?

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

Surgically Remove Your Stomach to Stave Off Cancer?

Moffitt expert says an uncommon genetic mutation makes this a viable option

Calamari, Moffitt and a Little Humor Saved My Life

Patient John Sherry faced pancreatic cancer two times in just two years

Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy

Each surgical treatment for breast cancer has different benefits and risks.

Surgery Can Prevent Pancreatic Cancer in Some Patients

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest five-year survival rate of any cancer.

FDA Clarifies Recent Warnings for Robotic Surgeries

Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned patients and healthcare providers about using robotic surgery for mastectomy ...

I Still Have My Voice

Larynx cancer, or cancer of the voice box, threatened to take patient Jeff Blaney's voice.

FDA Issues Safety Warning for Robotic Surgeries

The FDA is cautioning patients and healthcare providers about using robotic surgery for mastectomy and other cancer-related surgeries.

The Monkees’ Peter Tork Had Rare Tongue Cancer

The Monkees’ bassist passed away this week. He also had a rare form of tongue cancer.

Immunotherapy Shows Promise for Glioblastoma

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

New Cases Reported in Rare Breast Implant Linked Cancer

Breast implants can increase the risk of developing anaplastic large cell lymphoma

One Singer’s Sore Throat Turned Out to be Cancer

It’s rare, but for Grammy-winning country singer John Berry, a sore throat was a sign of cancer.

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.

One in a Million

As Emerald Cromwell battles a rare adrenal cancer, she learns two close friends have the same disease.

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 ...

Wedding Bells Ring at Moffitt

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

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 ...

Uterine Cancer Numbers Keep Growing

Moffitt expert says obesity, drop in hysterectomies may account for rise

Battling Tough Odds

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

Less Invasive Cervical Cancer Surgery Tied to Recurrence, Deaths

Older approach to operation may be best

Alarming Number of Americans Believe Alternative Medicine Cures Cancer

Moffitt expert urges caution, suggests complement to conventional care

Moffitt Speech Pathologist Wants to Help Others after Own Breast Cancer Battle

Brooke DuLaney shares her story to raise awareness and educate other young moms, provide support

Breast Cancer in Men

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women besides skin cancer, but it also impacts men.

Undergoing a Mastectomy without a Cancer Diagnosis

More women are having risk-reducing mastectomies to prevent breast cancer.

Is Immunotherapy the Key to Fighting Ovarian Cancer?

Oncologists believe immunotherapy could be the missing piece of the puzzle.

Why is the Cancer That Afflicted McCain So Deadly?

The brain cancer that killed Sen. McCain is considered advanced at diagnosis.

Five Things to Know About Glioblastoma

Diagnosing glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer, requires surgery and a biopsy.

Queen of Soul’s Passing Sheds Light on Pancreatic Cancer

Roughly 55,440 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018. Only about 11,000 are expected to survive.

Moffitt Leads the Way in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery

Moffitt has 13 surgeons who use the robotic surgery platform.

Studies Show More Cancer Recurrences with Minimally Invasive Hysterectomies

Data presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology meeting shows that while MIS - which includes robotic surgeries - has been gaining momentum, an ...

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