Moffitt Invites the Hispanic/Latino Community to Discuss Cancer Research

WHO: Moffitt Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida.

WHAT: “El Puente,” or the Bridge, is an event that brings researchers and community members together to discuss cancer research focused on Hispanic/Latino patients with cancer. This year’s event coincides with National Cancer Survivors Day. Dr. Ursula Martinez Pradeda will discuss smoking cessation among Hispanic/Latino cancer patients, and Gabriella Sanabria will address “Juntos Después del Cáncer” — A project for Latina breast cancer survivors and their partners. Both presentations will be in English and Spanish. The program is free and light refreshments will be served.

WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 9-10 a.m. (English program) and 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Spanish program)

WHERE: Moffitt Cancer Center, Stabile Research Building, David Murphey Conference Room, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612. Complimentary parking available at Gold Valet.

CONTACT: Attendees can RSVP by emailing Melissa Alvarado at Melissa.Alvarado@Moffitt.org. Media interested in covering the event can contact Patty Kim at Patty.Kim@Moffitt.org.          

About Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 8,000 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.