Tampa Bay Community Cancer Network

10/23/2025

Are you a parent of or know of any kids in elementary or middle school who display interest in health and wellness education, chronic disease and illness prevention, cancer and medical research, or just want their family members and friends to live healthy fulfilling lives?

Front Porch Community Development Association, Inc. in partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center is presenting the Youth Ambassadors Reaching Out (YARO) Program to Pinellas County youth residing in zip codes 33705, 33711, and 33712.

This extraordinary program consists of three 1.5 hour curriculum sessions-Health Disparities Overview; Cancer Risk and Prevention; and Careers in Cancer/Roadmap to Success.

The three sessions will be held November 5, 6, and 7, 5pm to 6:30pm at The Community Tech House, a collaborative partner, located in south St. Petersburg.

Online registration is presently open until Friday, October 31. Please refer to the attached flyer for additional detailed information, and for the registration QR code.

Note: Parent or guardian of participating youth must complete registration form.

There are 20 seats available on a first registered basis.

Don't allow this wonderful opportunity to pass by. Register your youth today!

10/16/2025

Did you know that National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday of every October

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, but early detection and access to quality care can save lives.

This month, we honor the strength and resilience of breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. We raise awareness to promote early screening, support ongoing research, and advocate for equitable access to care for all communities.

💗 Early detection matters — Talk to your healthcare provider about mammograms and self-exams.

💗 Support matters — Reach out to someone affected by breast cancer and let them know they’re not alone.

💗 Education matters — Learn more about breast cancer risks, symptoms, and prevention.

💗 Clinical Trials – Learn more about breast cancer clinical trials that are available to you.

Moffitt Cancer Center is currently recruiting participants for breast cancer clinical trials—helping to drive innovation and offer hope for new treatment options.

To help the community understand clinical trials and why they are important, ACT WONDER2S, which focuses on providing education on cancer clinical trials in English and Spanish throughout Central and Western Florida.

Please reach out to ACTWONDERS@moffitt.org or 813-745-2829 for more information.

10/09/2025

Join us on October 28th for our annual Ladies Night event in partnership with the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa Inc., for a powerful gathering to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and screenings.

This year’s theme will be a “Spillin’ the Tea”: an intimate conversation will enable participants to tell their tales, traumas, testimonials, truths, triumphs, and transparency around breast cancer, survivorship, and the role of being caretakers.

MammoLink 3D Mobile Mammography will be available and information on mobile lung screening as well.

Come spill the tea, share your journey, and connect in a space of empowerment and support.

To register for the event, screening, or to learn more about how you can attend this special empowering program visit:

https://www.cdcoftampa.org/events-1/ladies-night-2025-10-28-17-30

10/02/2025

The Moffitt Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement was pleased to host Dr. Amelie Ramirez, Director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research, Chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences at UT Health San Antonio, Associate Director of Cancer Outreach and Engagement at the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio , and Director of SaludAmerica! for our recent Health Disparities Grand Rounds.

Dr. Ramirez’ talk, “More Than Medicine: Changing the Conversation on Latino Cancer & Health,” spotlighted Latino cancer disparities while sharing powerful insights and innovative uses of community toolkits to support groundbreaking studies such as Caminos—the first Latino cancer survivorship cohort study.

Thank you to those who helped create this special event and to those who participated in the sharing of knowledge relevant to reducing cancer health disparities for all communities.

09/25/2025

Virtual education session!

Join The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation, Inc. this Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 AM EST via Zoom with Dr. Martinez for: Inside IBD: What You Need to Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

This session covers practical strategies for managing IBD beyond basic definitions.

To reserve your spot, register at: https://thestephanieawynnfoundation.org/

Many people confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Understanding the difference is crucial for proper treatment.

What is IBD?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a chronic condition causing inflammation and damage in the digestive tract. It requires specialized medical treatment and shows visible damage on colonoscopies and CT scans.

What is IBS?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional disorder where the bowel looks normal but doesn’t work properly. Symptoms include cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain without inflammation or tissue damage.

Key Differences:

IBD: Inflammation causes bleeding, diarrhea, fever, and pain. Visible on medical tests.

IBS: Bowel sensitivity with abnormal movement patterns. No inflammation, bleeding, or fever. Not visible on tests.

Why this matters: The right diagnosis determines treatment plans and long-term health outcomes. Too many patients spend years without proper answers.

Join us Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 AM EST via Zoom with Dr. Martinez for: Inside IBD: What You Need to Know About Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

This session covers practical strategies for managing IBD beyond basic definitions.

Register at: thestephanieawynnfoundation.org

09/23/2025

Community Spotlight: Brevard County Outreach!

Our outreach team recently partnered with the Brevard County Public Libraries Melbourne Public Library, leading an interactive and informative presentation on nutrition as a cancer risk factor, highlighting the practical habits that support cancer prevention, followed by Nutrition Bingo.

This interactive session reinforced healthy eating habits, portion control, and simple nutrition tips — while also introducing participants to Moffitt’s services and the importance of cancer screening.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making healthy living a community priority!

Are you an organization in Brevard county that would like for us to provide educational workshops and outreach collaborations? Let us know and we'll work to make it happen.

09/16/2025

We had a truly remarkable 2nd Kay Yow Cancer Fund community outreach event that showcased the power of partnership and collaboration in making health screenings easy, accessible, and impactful.

South St. Pete neighborhood residents received no-cost mammograms and lung, head & neck, cervical, and skin cancer screenings in addition to general health, A1C, STI screenings from our Moffitt Cancer Center mobile teams and amazing health community partners like BayCare , USF College of Nursing, Metro Inclusive Health ,MammoLink 3D Mobile Mammography and Evara Health

Additional activities included health and wellness vendor exhibits, a powerful panel session on breast cancer awareness, including a demonstration on breast self-exams ; a youth basketball tournament; live entertainment; and incredible food catered by St. Petersburg’s very own Baja's Southern Cooking and Catering LLC

🙏 We’re deeply grateful to our community partners who led the charge in planning and canvassing the neighborhoods to ensure everyone knew about this opportunity.

Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger community. 💪

09/11/2025

This weekend we'll be at Childs Park Recreation Center offering FREE cancer screenings and hosting a special community panel from 11-12 that you won’t want to miss!

🗣️ Learn the essentials of Self-Exams 101
🩺 Hear directly from a Surgical Breast Oncologist
🎗️ Listen to survivor's testimonies and learn how you can be an advocate for your community
🎙️ Moderated by the incredible Sue Freidman of Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

Moffitt partners with other health care organizations to offer a range of free cancer screenings Sept. 13

09/04/2025

Whether you're a patient, survivor, or simply passionate about contributing to science, your participation can help shape the future of cancer research.

New health discoveries are for everyone. Come participate to learn more at this upcoming event in partnership with 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay, Inc.

08/29/2025

The Office of COE was proud to support our SCORE community partner, James P. Gills YMCA, at their fall season kick-off for older active adult activities.

Members from COE provided cancer prevention educational resources and information about the new SPEROS campus, and shared information about enrolling in the YMCA Survivorship and Wellness Powered by Moffitt Cancer Center program.

YMCA of the Suncoast

08/28/2025

🍽️ Interested in how your diet affects your gut health? Calling all food lovers and health enthusiasts!

Moffitt is conducting a Dining Study to explore how dietary patterns affect gut bacteria in both men and women—and we want YOU to be part of it!

Join Moffitt’s Dining Study exploring how dietary patterns impact gut bacteria in men and women. If you meet the criteria and want to contribute to meaningful research, reach out to DiningStudy@Moffitt.org today!