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Colorectal cancer patient displaying her Moffitt trophy

You Know Your Body Best

Jamie VandenAvond shares her journey with colorectal cancer and how important it is to recognize what your body is telling you.

One of Moffitt's therapy dogs named Jolie posing with a holiday collar.

Meet Jolie

Moffitt Cancer Center's pet therapy dogs bring joy and comfort the those who need it, whether it be patients or staff members.

Moffitt patient David posing with his family for his daughter's birthday and Chanukah celebration

The Holiday of Lights and Heroes

With his multiple myeloma in check, David Dauman reflects on past Chanukahs with this family.

College student Andrea making a silly face during her hospital stay for a minimally invasive craniotomy

College Student Diagnosed with Brain Tumor on Road to Recovery After Minimally Invasive Craniotomy

Andrea never expected to be diagnosed with a brain tumor in college but after being referred to Moffitt for treatment, she is thankful for the...

People riding their bikes during a cycling class at the gym

What Is Known About the Link Between Obesity and Cancer?

Steadily on the rise in America, obesity recently overtook tobacco use as the number one preventable cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

Pastor Johnny leading a team building exercise for his ministry

Spreading Hope and Building on Faith Even Through A Cancer Journey

Celebrating a Life of Ministry and a Multiple Myeloma Milestone with a Very Special Patient

Gary with sacks of coffee beans for his own company, Bright Land Coffee

A Unique Take on Customized Cancer Care

Husband, father and coffee aficionado Gary has become one of the first 100 patients to be treated with CAR T therapy approved for myeloma

Dr. Parikh with patient

Five Common Signs of Testicular Cancer

When testicular cancer is caught early, it can often be effectively treated and even cured. Read about the warning signs and learn how to perform a...

Diane Johnson became a volunteer at Moffitt after her own breast cancer treatment

A Familiar Face at Moffitt

Diane was once a patient at Moffitt Cancer Center, and now as a volunteer, she listens to patients and caregivers express their challenges.

Woman preparing a healthy Thanksgiving meal with family

Is It Possible to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Turkey? You Bet!

If you or a loved one recently committed to vegetarianism, you might be wondering if Thanksgiving can still be the same without turkey. Of course, it...

Melanoma patient from Ukraine was brought to Moffitt for treatment

Community Without Borders

When the war broke out in Ukraine, Halyna was no longer able to continue treatment for melanoma. She found her way to Tampa and Moffitt Cancer...

Patient Advisor Ray Posey smiling with his wife

Patient and Family Orientation Helps Reduce First Visit Anxiety

A patient advisor recalls his experiences as a new patient at Moffitt and decides to volunteer in the orientation program to help others.

Construction team wearing reflective vests and hard hats at the new Moffitt McKinley Hospital

Partnering to Build a Better Patient Experience

Patient and family advisors have given input into every phase of the design process of the new Moffitt McKinley Hospital.

Moffitt lung cancer patient Ina with her family

‘The Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Experience Was Just Amazing’

Ina was referred to Moffitt Cancer Center, where she learned about a new treatment option called stereotactic radiosurgery.

A woman checks her breast

Red Spot on Breast: Bug Bite or Cancer?

Finding a red spot on your breast can be alarming, but often it’s a pimple, bug bite, or rash and not cancer.