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For almost a decade, AAA and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute have partnered to provide Members with quality information and education for the prevention and cure of cancer.
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Get Involved
Each spring, AAA Members and employees rally around "Miles for Moffitt" to raise money for Moffit's Cancer Center's research programs. Race participants make their miles count as they walk or run in their choice of races—from the one-mile to a five-mile run, the Kid's dash, wheelchair race and the Ultra 12-hour Endurance Run. On May 15, 2010, AAA was awarded for having the largest team, with over 128 participants. The event raised over $200,000 toward cancer research.
Mark Your Calendar: Join the fun! Next year's Miles for Moffitt run will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2011 in Tampa, FL.
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At Your Local AAA Office
The Mole Patrol. Moffitt provides free skin screening to members at select AAA offices. Trained medical professionals will evaluate moles in a private setting to look for suspicious lesions. In addition to receiving a screening, participants are provided with sunscreen samples and education material on skin cancer prevention and early detection. The Mole Patrol has provided over 290 skin screenings to date. Interested? Contact your local AAA office to find out if the Mole Patrol will be visiting your area.
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Living Healthy
Moffitt provides Living Healthy editorial in each issue of your AAA Member magazine, Going Places. Read about advances in robotic surgery, tips for preventing cancer, good lifestyle choices and other health-related topics.
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Moffit's Cancer Center & Research Institute
This leader in the prevention, research and treatment of cancer is located in Tampa, FL, but their services are far-reaching. Moffitt's not-for-profit organization provides private patient rooms, the Southeast's largest Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, outpatient treatment programs that record more than 272,000 visits a year, the Moffitt Research Center, The Moffitt Clinic at Tampa General Hospital and the Lifetime Cancer Screening & Prevention Center. In 2003, Moffitt opened its doors to the Muriel Rothman Building (Moffitt Clinic) and Vincent A. Stabile Research Building. These two buildings dramatically increased the existing research and outpatient clinical space to better serve their patients.
Moffitt is at the forefront of personalized medicine with its commitment to Total Cancer Care, a comprehensive approach to cancer care enabling researchers and the treatment team to identify and meet all the needs of a patient and her or his family during the patient's lifetime and for future generations. Moffitt patients have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research to utilize emerging biomarker technology to enhance their care.
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Need Information...Have a Question?
For information about the advances in the treatment of cancer, second opinions, cancer prevention, screening, clinical trials or support groups, call 1-888-MOFFITT (663-3488). Or visit InsideMoffitt.com and click on "Cancer Answers" to email your questions.
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2010 Fast Fact
For the 12th year in a row, the Moffitt Cancer Center made the U.S. News & World Report's list as one of the best hospitals in the country for the treatment of cancer, as well as ranked the best in the state of Florida.
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