October – Liver Cancer Awareness Month

It’s October, and that means it’s Liver Cancer Awareness Month! For the fourth year in a row, the American Liver Foundation has partnered with Bayer Healthcare for a public awareness campaign.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer awareness month is upon us and organizations, survivors and their families are in full swing to raise money to find a cure. You have likely seen a stronger presence of “pink” all around… in stores, in the doctors office, on the football field and more. There are many people that get involved during…

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Immunotherapy Potential in Ovarian Cancer

28 Million Americans are currently fighting cancer. However, with ongoing cancer research and new combination treatments, patients have a better understanding of what to expect from various types of cancer. Immunotherapy has been slower to demonstrate progress in gynecologic cancers than in several other solid tumors, experts say. “We have not increased the number of…

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HPV Related Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Developments

HPV Related Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Developments

Head and neck cancer linked to HPV (human papilomavirus infection) is becoming increasingly common. A new form of treatment is in development, involving low-dose radiation. Check out a recent release covering this treatment, from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, below. The number of head and neck cancers related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has surged…

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Gratitude Letter at Moffitt Cancer Center

Moffitt Cancer Center’s M2Gen Receives Investment from Hearst

Moffitt Cancer Center is a proud supporter and corporate partner of C3 For Change. The center’s health informatics subsidiary, M2Gen, recently received an equity investment by Hearst, a leader in healthcare technology. Check out a portion of the press release, below. NEW YORK and TAMPA, FLA. — Hearst, a market leader in healthcare technology, announced…

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September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

The month of September is dedicated to raising awareness for Pediatric Cancer. Did you know that only 4% of funds raised for cancer research benefit pediatric cancer research? Most children and teens with cancer are treated at large pediatric cancer centers. Pediatric cancer treatment is usually offered to children from birth to age 18 or…

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Gratitude Letter at Moffitt Cancer Center

Moffitt Cancer Center Researchers Assist in New HPV Prevention Study

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is linked directly to one of the most deadly forms of cancer, cervical cancer. However, a new study published earlier this week in The Lancet reveals that researchers, including those from Moffitt Cancer Center, have found great success in HPV prevention through vaccination. TAMPA, Fla. – Cervical cancer is the second…

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