Since its first patient admission in October 1986, Moffitt Cancer Center has established a tradition of excellence offered in an atmosphere characterized by kindness, caring and hope. As part of an elite group of National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Moffitt focuses on the development of early stage research aimed at the rapid translation of scientific discoveries to benefit patient care. As such, Moffitt offers private patient rooms to all, the Southeast’s largest Blood and Marrow Transplant Program and outpatient treatment programs that record more than 328,300 visits a year. Moffitt is rated nationally for specialty care in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals.