TAMPA, Fla. — A multi-institutional study led by Moffitt Cancer Center found that percutaneous hepatic perfusion using a melphalan hepatic delivery system may help patients with a rare eye cancer that has spread to their liver. This disease, known as metastatic uveal melanoma, is traditionally very hard to treat and usually has poor outcomes. The phase 3 FOCUS trial, published in […]
TAMPA, Fla. — Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that tapping into the body’s own immune system and activating a type of immune cell known as B cells, could be the key to boosting the effectiveness of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL therapy. Results of their study were published in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer. TIL therapy starts with doctor’s
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Moffitt is recognized for excellence in patient and consumer experience TAMPA, Fla. (March 13, 2025) – Moffitt Cancer Center has been recognized with the 2024 Press Ganey Human Experience (HX) Pinnacle of Excellence and Guardian of Excellence Awards, reinforcing its commitment to exceptional patient care. Press Ganey, a global leader in health care experience solutions, presents these awards to top-performing hospitals
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Achievement highlights Moffitt’s leadership in advanced imaging and cancer research TAMPA, Fla. — Moffitt Cancer Center has become the first standalone cancer center in the world to open a Nikon Center of Excellence. This prestigious achievement highlights Moffitt’s commitment to cutting-edge imaging technology and groundbreaking cancer research. Nikon Centers of Excellence are recognized worldwide for their advanced imaging capabilities
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Guests can learn about cancer prevention, research and survivorship topics for the Tampa Bay Latino community WHO: Moffitt Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida. The community is invited to hear from Moffitt experts on topics relevant to Hispanics and Latinos. Attendees, including cancer patients, caregivers, and the public, will
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The five-year partnership will focus on developing novel therapies, including the promising FB849 HPK1 inhibitor TAMPA, Fla., and GYEONGGI-DO, South Korea— Moffitt Cancer Center and 1ST Biotherapeutics announced today a new strategic alliance aimed at accelerating innovative cancer research and clinical development. This collaboration will explore translational and clinical research opportunities, beginning with the development of 1ST BIO’s FB849 HPK1
LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center successfully attained accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) APEx – Accreditation Program for Excellence®. APEx provides external validation that a radiation oncology facility is delivering high-quality patient care. “Our Hollis Cancer Center continues to redefine and uplift the standards of cancer care,” said Timothy Dench, PT,
by DR. JOY JACKSON Happy 2025! Many people begin the new year with resolutions and plans to do the year right, to do better than they did the year before. Most of these resolutions come in the form of personal goals that people want to meet. But what about health? This January, for Cervical Cancer
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LAKELAND, Fla. —The Watson Clinic Foundation’s Arts in Medicine program has announced the dates for their next series of Breast Cancer Survivorship Workshop sessions. The series is open to patients who have completed their breast cancer treatment journey and are facing the difficult and uncertain transition into survivorship. “The creative arts provide an ideal forum where
DAVENPORT, Fla. — Amy Prill of Davenport said she believes if it were not for a routine mammogram, she might not be alive today to share her story of surviving breast cancer. Now, she’s working to impress upon others how important early detection and getting an annual check-up is. “It was very scary to hear
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