Moffitt Cancer Center

01/24/2026

Before ye set sail for the Gasparilla Pirate Fest, make sure ye’ve got yer sunscreen in yer treasure bag. ☀️

Taking part in the invasion and parade means plenty of exposure to harmful UV rays, even if clouds roll in.

Protect yer skin by applying a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ before heading out and reapplying throughout the day. Yer future self will thank ye.

Save this reminder and share it with yer crew. 🏴‍☠️

01/23/2026

Considering a break from alcohol this year? 🚫🍺 Dry January can be a great place to start. Drinking less alcohol may help lower your risk of several cancers while supporting sleep, immunity and energy.

Get mocktail recipes from Moffitt’s PEARL research kitchen: https://bit.ly/49nBmDp

01/21/2026

Around a year ago, Ainsley Cole's stomach started to feel abnormally distended and hard to the touch.

The abnormal symptoms that the 23-year-old was experiencing turned out to be caused by a rare type of tumor called ependymoma.

Although exceedingly rare, ependymomas have can be found in places such as the uterine broad ligament, base of the spine, chest and ovaries. In Ainsley's case, it was found in her o***y.

Due to the rarity of her disease, when she arrived at Moffitt, Robert Wenham, MD worked with additional Moffitt specialists to come up with a specific treatment plan.

Several months into treatment, Ainsley says she has resumed normal activities. She even participated in her first Miles for Moffitt Race in October with her loved ones by her side.

Throughout her cancer journey, she leaned on her loved ones as her support system, including her aunt, who is a staff member at Moffitt.

Read more about her cancer journey: https://bit.ly/3NCulWP

01/21/2026

Starting next week, we’ll welcome the first patients to the Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center!

At our Grand Opening, Marty Lanahan, Chair of the Speros Board of Directors, shared the bold vision behind the campus.

Since breaking ground in January 2023, Speros has taken shape as a place where care, research and innovation come together. The first phase, expected to be completed by 2028, includes the outpatient and proton therapy center, the Moffitt Discovery & Innovation Center, new infrastructure, and a growing ecosystem of partners.

Read more about what’s ahead at Speros: https://bit.ly/3YvHl2T

01/20/2026

Meet Chef Sarah Krieger, who is cooking toward a cure.

In fall 2024, Chef Sarah joined Moffitt’s Population Engagement and Research Laboratory, bringing the test kitchen into cancer research.

Working alongside scientists, she helped lead a new clinical trial exploring how a ketogenic diet may support patients receiving CAR T-cell therapy.

Moffitt is one of just three places in the country doing this level of hands-on nutrition research — and it’s a big step toward understanding how food can complement cancer care.

Read more about Chef Sarah’s passion for cooking, science and nutrition: https://bit.ly/49Rjjpg

01/19/2026

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to reflect on words that continue to guide us: light over darkness, love over hate. 💙

01/19/2026

Lightning pride was on full display at our Magnolia campus today as patients, team members and guests gathered for an official Tampa Bay Lightning watch party. It was game day, the Moffitt way.

01/18/2026

In just a couple of weeks, the first patients will be treated at the Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center.

Meet Josh Carpenter, DPhil, the leader helping guide this milestone.

Since joining Moffitt in April 2025, he’s been tasked with turning 775 acres in Pasco County from cow pasture into one of the most ambitious life sciences ecosystems in the nation.

He's focused on closing the distance between research and care. At Speros, discovery, development and delivery happen side by side, so science happens with patients, not to them.

Read more about his vision for Speros: https://bit.ly/4oTwyue

01/17/2026

A single donation can support multiple patients and make a lasting impact throughout their cancer journey.

A single donation can support multiple patients and make a lasting impact throughout their cancer journey

01/17/2026

Want to hit the ice with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena?

Join us for a Skate-A-Thon on Sunday, February 22, 2026 and meet Lightning alumni and ThunderBug while raising money for cancer research. 💙

Space is limited. Register today: https://bit.ly/3Zddoom

01/16/2026

A new mural now welcomes patients in the Gold Garage at Magnolia. 💙

“On Wings of Hope” was inspired by a simple but meaningful goal from Director of Public Safety Tom Carey, to bring warmth, color and comfort to a space so many patients pass through each day.

In collaboration with our Arts in Medicine Program, the team created a design rooted in the tradition of folding origami cranes, symbols of healing, peace and hope.

For many patients, the Gold Garage is their first stop at Moffitt Cancer Center. This mural was thoughtfully placed to help them feel welcomed, reassured and reminded that they are in the right place, a place where care, compassion and hope begin the moment they arrive.