Moffitt Cancer Center

"After donating my liver, I realized maybe it wasn't too late at 25 to change careers."

From Son to Donor to Doctor After donating his liver to his father, son changes career path

Did you know the HPV vaccine extends beyond preventing cervical cancer? It's curbing head and neck cancers in men too.

New Study Reveals HPV Vaccine Benefits Men, Too Findings underscore vaccine's effectiveness in preventing not only cervical cancer but also head and neck cancers in males

Five years after her diagnosis, she remains on an immunotherapy regimen and continues to run.

Fighting Lung Cancer, One Step at a Time Miles for Moffitt gives patients like Kathryn VonAldenbruck a chance to show they are thriving in the moment while raising money for the breakthroughs of tomorrow

Blood donors play an impactful role at Moffitt, as cancer patients constantly need blood.

World Blood Donor Day Celebrates 20 Years of Life-Saving Donations Cancer patients depend solely on blood donations, since blood cannot be created in a laboratory and there are no substitutes.

Moffitt at SouthShore's campus is on track to open in January 2025.

Moffitt at SouthShore Employment Opportunities are Coming Soon This summer a cascade of job opportunities at the ambulatory clinic will appear online

Will you embrace this practice to protect your health and enjoy the sun safely? We certainly hope so. ☀️🧴

The final concrete pour means we are one step closer to welcoming patients at Speros FL! 🏗

The outpatient clinic and state-of-the-art proton therapy unit will bring lifesaving treatment to thousands of patients. The countdown to our first patients in 2025 begins now!

Moffitt is proud to earn the designation again, as providing quality care to all remains at the core of our mission.

Moffitt Earns 2024 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader Designation The cancer center is one of 384 health care facilities nationwide to earn the title and the only one in the Tampa Bay area

Men, your health matters! This June, commit to a healthier you with regular check-ups and smart habits. 🚶‍♂️🩺💪

Men, Focus on Your Health This June Men’s Health Week promotes strategies to improve physical and mental health

Every year, the Tampa Bay Times asks our community to vote on the Best of the Best in our area.

We would be honored to have our efforts reflected in the opinion of the community by seeing Moffitt Cancer Center voted as:

💙 Best Hospital
💙 Best Mammogram Center
💙 Best Clinical Research

At Moffitt, we are dedicated to providing the community with world-class cancer care, bringing our patients faster answers, more treatment options and better outcomes.

Let your voice be heard, and vote daily! 👉 https://bit.ly/4bbSJ85

Tampa Bay Best of the Best Contest - Home Know a company that deserves an award? Nominate and vote for your favorite local businesses in the Best of the Best contest here.

"I woke up in a hospital bed intent on entering the field of medicine.”

Moffitt Fellow Receives Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award Joshua Linscott, MD, PhD studies the potential of urinary tumor DNA and circulating tumor DNA in bladder cancer

A coloring wall allows Moffitt team members to decompress and re-energize to provide better patient care.

Coloring to Provide Better Care A nursing project on mindfulness included coloring breaks, training with a yoga instructor, orientation to mindfulness apps and other “Take 5” breaks to decompress -- all leading to better patient care

“The hope is that if the immune system starts recognizing parts of the cancer, then we can train the immune system to ignite an immune response throughout the body."

Personalized Vaccine Shows Promise in Merkel Cell Carcinoma More than half of patients responded to checkpoint inhibitor rechallenge following treatment with vaccine containing streptococcus bacterial antigen

Moffitt study aims to improve cancer treatment research inclusivity and build trust with minority communities for better health outcomes.

Addressing Racial and Ethnic Low Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials Moffitt study examines minority perspectives on clinical trial participation

Students at Carrollwood Day School spent the day conducting research for a project focused on balanced health, promoting equitable humanity and whole-person care.

Students Experience Moffitt's Commitment to Wellbeing Firsthand Carrollwood Day School fifth graders get a behind the scenes tour of Moffitt Cancer Center

Despite a 33% drop in overall cancer deaths thanks to advances in prevention, detection & treatment, not everyone has benefited equally.

AACR Report Highlights Disparities in Cancer Care Despite lower incident rates, ethnic and racial minority groups are more likely to die from some cancers

Meet Bill Hoffman, the first commercial Moffitt patient to receive tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for melanoma.

Moffitt Treats its First Commercial TIL Therapy Patient Since FDA Approval The one-time T-cell therapy infusion was approved in February

Moffitt is excited to warmly welcome our new Physician in Chief Karen Lu, MD! With Dr. Lu’s proven track record of successfully leading clinical and translational research teams the organization is excited to work alongside such an incredibly talented individual.

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Dr. Karen Lu Joins Moffitt Cancer Center as New Executive Vice Preside She will oversee the Moffitt Medical Group

Study shows only 4% of cancer survivors adhere to health and exercise guidelines.

Are Cancer Survivors Making Health a Priority? Study shows only 4% of cancer survivors adhere to ACS health and exercise guidelines

On this National Cancer Survivors Day, we celebrate resilience! 💙 We honor those who have faced cancer and recognize that the journey doesn't end when treatment is over. We are committed to supporting those in remission or living with cancer and remember those who we lost.

Together, we can prevent and cure cancer!

As we prepare for an above-normal hurricane season, remember these six tips.

How Should Patients with Cancer Prepare for a Hurricane? Talk to your health care team about how to receive care if a storm hits

At the core of Moffitt's mission, we work to revolutionize cancer treatment, elevate care and save more lives. We are highly motivated to continue improving standards of care for our LGBTQ+ patients and to conduct research studies that will benefit the LGBTQ+ community worldwide.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Xcq3Im

The case marks a landmark treatment for extensive stage small cell lung cancer, which is the deadliest form of the disease.

Moffitt is First in U.S. to Offer New Lung Cancer Therapy FDA recently approved tarlatamab for extensive stage small cell lung cancer

While the total case numbers are still low, the growing trend is a concern.

Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Children, Study Shows Total case numbers are still low, but growing trend is a concern

Living with a cancer diagnosis can come with a rollercoaster of feelings and emotions.

Cancer and Mental Health: What You Need to Know Anxiety and depression are common when living with a cancer diagnosis

On this , we pay tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. We also honor the families who have lost loved ones in service to our nation. Their legacy of courage and sacrifice lives on. 🕊

“𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.” | The VOICES study will follow 100,000 Black women for 30 years.

Major Study Will Help Researchers Understand Cancer Rates in Black Women The American Cancer Society is recruiting for the largest study of its kind

🌟🏆 Meet the 2024 Nursing Excellence Award Recipients. 👇

Annual Nursing Excellence Awards Recognize Moffitt’s Best and Brightest Nurses Moffitt's Annual Nursing Award Ceremony