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| H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute |
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Tampa, Florida
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Learn more about clinical trials at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute is a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center licensed for 206 beds, 36 of which are dedicated to the blood and marrow transplantation unit. The Cancer Center is a leader in focused, innovative research, as well as patient care that is organized into programs that focus on specific types of cancer. By combining the clinical and research sides, the Center’s goal is the discovery, translation and delivery of personalized cancer care. The Moffitt Lifetime Cancer Screening and Prevention Center is the clinical site for cancer control research at Moffitt. Lifetime provides the latest in cancer genetics research and screening technologies for breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate, ovarian and skin cancer as well as preventive counseling. At present, Moffitt participates in more than 650 clinical trials both through cooperative groups as well as those initiated by Moffitt’s own scientists. Learn more about clinical trials at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. |
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