Who We Are
Moffitt Cancer Center opened in Tampa, Fla., in 1986. The momentum to create the cancer center came from a cadre of legislators, physicians, educators and business leaders who envisioned a new era of cancer care and research in the state. Since the beginning, Moffitt has operated under one mission - to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Moffitt continues to take bold steps to fulfill its mission through a program called Total Cancer Care.
Total Cancer Care is a comprehensive approach that enables researchers and caregivers to identify and meet the many needs of patients and their families - not only during the patient’s lifetime but for future generations as well. From groundbreaking research into personalized medicine... to an innovative patient internet portal... to prevention initiatives, support services and survivorship programs, Total Cancer Care follows patients and families through their cancer journey and beyond.
Research is absolutely critical to the eventual control of this disease, and an exciting aspect of Total Cancer Care is an ongoing research study pioneered right here at Moffitt.
Moffitt is spearheading one of the largest tumor tissue collection databases in the world. Our scientists are studying the unique genetic makeup of patients’ tumors to understand why each person responds to cancer therapies differently. Armed with this body of knowledge, scientists will eventually be able to develop personalized or "precise" treatments for individual patients.
Patient care at Moffitt Cancer Center is organized into programs that focus on specific types of cancer. These interdisciplinary patient care programs include;
-Blood & Marrow Transplantation
-Don & Erika Wallace Comprehensive Breast Program
-Cutaneous Oncology
-Gastrointestinal Malignancies
-Genitourinary Oncology
-Gynecologic Oncology
-Head & Neck Oncology
-Internal and Hospital Medicine
-Malignant Hematology
-Neuro-Oncology
-Psychosocial & Palliative Care
-Radiation Oncology
-Sarcoma
-Senior Adult Oncology
-Thoracic Oncology
Services and Special Capabilities
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Survivorship Program
This program provides surveillance for recurrences or new cancers, monitors for long-term side effects from the cancer or its treatment, and addresses physical, emotional and social concerns. -
Patient- and Family-Centered Care
An approach to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health care that is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among patients, families and health care providers. -
Cancer Answers
A toll-free telephone service Moffitt offers staffed by registered nurses who can talk to patients or family members about specific cancers and their treatments as well as clinical trials. The number is 1-888-MOFFITT. -
Clinical Services
A 36-bed blood and marrow transplant unit; 12 operating rooms; a diagnostic radiology department with MRI, PET/CT, digital mammography and all other imaging capabilities; and a radiation therapy department with seven linear accelerators. -
Robotic Surgery for Lung, Prostate, and GYN
An effective, minimally invasive alternative to both open surgery and laparoscopy. Through the use of the da Vinci® Surgical System, surgeons are now able to offer a minimally invasive option for complex surgical procedures. -
National Functional Genomics Center (NFGC)
The NFGC will validate the concept that molecular signatures in tumors predict cancer risk, diagnosis, prognosis and response to therapy, as well as identify new molecular targets for the development of effective cancer prevention and care. -
Mathematical Oncology
A team of scientists in the field of experimental biology, mathematics, computer science, imaging, clinical science and visualization—working together towards the integration of theoretical and computational modeling tools into cancer research. -
Varian Trilogy
The latest technology available for radiation therapy in cancer, it focuses high-energy beams into the body to destroy cancer cells while minimizing the effects on healthy tissue. -
Affiliate Program
A partnership involving affiliations with community physicians and health care facilities throughout Florida and beyond. Moffitt works with its partners to offer clinical expertise & research trials found only at an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Awards and Recognition
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2008 Working Mother Magazine Best Company
Working Mother named Moffitt a Working Mother 100 Best Company. From flextime to parental leave, Moffitt is expanding the concept of family-friendly benefits. Moffitt is the only cancer center ever to be featured on the 22-year-old list. -
100 Most Wired Hospitals
The annual Hospitals & Health Networks' Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study asks hospitals to report on their use of IT in five key areas: business processes, customer service, safety and quality, workforce, and public health and safety. -
Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT
In 2009, Moffitt was named to Computerworld 's Best Places to Work for IT list. Moffitt received this award based on its IT staff turnover rates, development programs, and the percentages of women and minorities in IT staff and management positions. -
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation 2008 Employer Recognition Award
This prestigious award is presented annually to an organization that has demonstrated sustained support and recognition of oncology nursing certification to its staff. -
Frances Smith Clinical Excellence Recognition Award
The award is based on how the facility creates an environment that encourages nurses to become clinically excellent through provision for education, clinical ladders, recognition events, and rewards for certifications. -
CEO Cancer Gold Standard
The CEO Cancer Gold Standard certification recognizes an organization's commitment to the health of its employees and family members by certifying its efforts to meet an exceptionally high standard of cancer prevention, screening and care guidelines.