June 2010

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	Welcome To The June 2010 Issue
	Sarcoma Can Be Challenging To Diagnose And Treat
	Moffitt Patient/Family Testimonial
	Take the June Quiz
	Cancer Answers: Q&A - The Facts About Soft-Tissue Sarcoma
	Symptom Checker
	ForkWise™
	GIVING BACK
	Events Calendar
	What's New!
	Other Information

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Welcome To The June 2010 Issue

Moffitt Cancer Center recognizes the importance of sarcoma awareness, and this issue of Moffitt MOMENTUM discusses how specialists are exploring ways to provide the best individualized treatment based on the diagnosis of each disease.

Additionally, if you or someone you care about is a smoker who wants to quit, you can find out about a study now being conducted.

Sincerely,
The Moffitt Cancer Center Team
 

Sarcoma Can Be Challenging To Diagnose And Treat

Novel surgical techniques and therapies spell hope for patients with sarcoma, a rare disease of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels or other connective or supportive tissue.

Sarcoma awareness is crucial, and you will read how a survivor of a form of sarcoma called leiomyosarcoma is supporting a resolution to name July as Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Click here to find out more. 

Moffitt Patient/Family Testimonial

Scott Andringa says a diagnosis of osteosarcoma of the humerus, followed by a year of treatment that included chemotherapy and reconstructive surgery, did not keep him from pursuing the sports activities he loves. As soon as possible, he was back playing hockey, a sport he now plays one or two times a week. He also is enjoying kayaking again and even was able to go ice climbing in Alaska.

Read more about Andringa's experience by clicking here.

Photo: Robert Webster of Tampa Action Photos.

Take the June Quiz

What type of organ is involved in the diagnosis of sarcoma? To find out the answer, click here

Cancer Answers: Q&A - The Facts About Soft-Tissue Sarcoma

Find out the answer from Moffitt's registered nurses at Cancer Answers. 

Q:  What is a soft-tissue sarcoma?

Q:  How is soft-tissue sarcoma diagnosed?

Symptom Checker

The June Symptom: Symptoms of soft-tissue sarcoma

Click here to find out what warning signs you need to look for, when to call your doctor and when you can relax.

ForkWise™

Ideas For Healthy Living.

Antioxidants are believed to help decrease cancer risk. Click here to find out more about these substances.

This issue features some creative ways to serve refreshing fruit - a food that is high in antioxidants and perfect to serve during summertime. Click on the name of each recipe for a listing of ingredients, instructions and nutritional information.

Jeweled Watermelon Soup

Four Fruit Salad

Glorious Fresh Fruit Salad

GIVING BACK

Moffitt Cancer Center Director and President Dr. William Dalton and Foundation Chairman Ed Droste greeted guests at the 2010 Magnolia Ball on April 24th. Click here to read more about the gala’s fundraising success for cancer research

Read more about Richard Gonzmart’s one-man fight against cancer that includes the 2010 Andrea’s Sip for Life.

Make May Moffitt Month promotes awareness of the Cancer Center.  Click here to read about Buffalo Wild Wings' efforts to benefit Moffitt this year.

Blue Bell Ice Cream won the hearts of Moffitt’s nurses during Nurses Week celebration on May 10. Read more about the annual festivities hosted by the Moffitt Foundation.

Sarasota Theater Group presents “Got A Minute?” to benefit Moffitt Cancer Center. Click here to read all about it.

Events Calendar

Salud! Serie de charlas
Saturday, June 26, 2010
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Moffitt Cancer Center
Stabile Research Building
Topic: The mysteries of blood and blood cancers
Event is free and entirely in Spanish
To RSVP contact Venessa Rivera Colón at 813-745-4306 or venessa.rivera@moffitt.org.

What is a Sarcoma? A Team Approach to Care
Thursday, July 8, 2010
4:30 pm
Moffitt Cancer Center
Stabile Research Building, First Floor
Presentations by Moffitt professionals will include:
Douglas Letson, M.D., leader, Sarcoma Program - Bone Sarcomas
David Cheong, M.D. - Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Rick Gonzalez, M.D. - Retroperitoneal Sarcomas
Damon Reed, M.D. - The Medical Oncology of Sarcomas
Question-and-answer session will follow.
Call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488) to RSVP.

  

Meet The Experts
Patient Library & Welcome Center
Muriel Rothman Building, 2nd Floor
Moffitt Cancer Center
This series, offered weekdays at 10 a.m., is designed to connect patients and families with cancer experts in a relaxed atmosphere. A variety of topics are presented; each Thursday the focus is on helpful tips for caregivers. To find out more, call 813-745-4710.
 

See what else is going on in the weeks ahead by visiting our Calendar of Events page.
 

What's New!

Moffitt’s annual report now can be viewed online. Read how Moffitt’s Total Cancer Care™ comprehensive plan leads the way to personalized treatment. The report also features the work of Moffitt surgeons in the forefront of robotic-assisted surgery.

See what’s happening at Moffitt Cancer Center by visiting our “Moffitt In The News” page to read the latest media articles about Moffitt, or by watching Moffitt Headline News, Moffitt’s Award-Winning Video Web cast.

Check out Moffitt’s community publications about cancer care, research and education.

It is now possible to follow Moffitt on Facebook Twitter, and YouTube. 

Other Information

Click here to search Moffitt Cancer Center's open clinical trials.

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For more information on cancer or Moffitt’s services, please visit us at www.InsideMoffitt.com or call 1-888-MOFFITT. 
 

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