Page 2 - Southern Exposure - November '20

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CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “We are proud to support 3-D mammography, same-day results class health care in Palm Beach County and across the
such an important and personal campaign for Breast and follow-up imaging, a patient Treasure Coast region. Recognized as the region’s only
Cancer Awareness Month through our Pink Chair Project navigation team, high risk screening, independent, not-for-profit hospital, Jupiter Medical
and bring more awareness to the community about these genetic counseling and testing in a Center offers a comprehensive continuum of inpatient
incredible survivor stories.” multidisciplinary clinic. The program and outpatient healthcare services, expertise and
With one in eight women estimated to develop breast also offers clinical trials, innovative specialties, including orthopedics and spine care, cancer
cancer each year, the Pink Chair Project aims to raise reconstruct surgery techniques, radiation care, cardiac and vascular care, comprehensive stroke,
awareness of the importance of diagnostic screening, with therapy, outpatient chemotherapy, along obstetrics and maternity care, pediatrics, emergency
the goal of early diagnosis and treatment to save lives. with support services and a survivorship care as well as diagnostic imaging, screening, testing
Many of the participants’ stories stress this message, with program. For more information or to and urgent care. For more information about Jupiter
many attributing their survival story based on catching schedule a mammogram, call (561) Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.
their cancer at its earliest stage and encouraging women to 263-4414 or visit jupitermed.com. jupitermed.com.
get their mammograms and other diagnostic tests annually. About Jupiter Medical Center
Although it’s rare, about one percent of all breast cancer Rated number one for safety, Photos provided by Jupiter Medical Center
cases in the U.S. occur in men according to the National quality and patient satisfaction, Jupiter
Breast Cancer Foundation. Local Jupiter resident Gerard Medical Center is the leading destination for world-
Korczynski is one of this year’s breast cancer survivor
success stories who had a right breast mastectomy and
five lymph nodes removed at Jupiter Medical Center this
past January. In partnership with Jupiter Medical Center Schedule a Tour
and the Niedland Breast Center, Korczynski is helping
educate our community about early signs of breast cancer BECOME A CRUSADER! 561-683-6266
in men.

A lifelong outdoorsman, Korczynski explains the
inspiration for the design of his chair, which can be found
at Park Avenue BBQ in The Gardens Mall. “I have always
loved hunting and fishing; they are simple pleasures. You Cardinal Newman High School | cardinalnewman.com
try your best, hope for the best. Some days you catch 512 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
something and some days you don’t. But I’m always
thankful for the outdoors, the sun and the sky and being
alive. My chair, as you can see, reflects my love of hunting
and fishing. My family helped decorate the chair which
is a reflection of their love and support for me for which
I am always grateful for!” REVIEW FROM PATIENT: The Future
This year’s Pink Chair Project also spotlights the is (still)
way. Laughing about our challenges and poking fun at the “ First time patient. Very impressed all about
inspiring success story of mother and daughter Dena
and Irene, breast cancer survivors who were both
diagnosed less than a month apart. They used humor
as the inspiration for their chair design: “Our family

uses humor to get through difficult situations. We have
with cleanliness protocol during the
both been very open with family and friends about our
pandemic. All techs were very courteous
diagnoses as well as keeping everyone updated on our
journeys through social media in a humorous and positive
before use. All wore masks. Doctor
odd things our bodies are going through has helped others and professional. Cleaned all equipment Trust
feel more comfortable talking about what’s happening. Mittleman was very informative and
When others can have a giggle, too, it really helps keep
us moving forward with a positive attitude!” personable. Explained everything and
Both Dena and Irene are artists and chose to incorporate asked if I had any questions. Met with
their infectious sense of humor and artistic style to create Katherine in the Optical Dept. She was very
their chair themed, “Save the Boobies,” which was
designed as a play on words around the blue-footed booby informative, personable and helpful. Would
birds. definitely recommend this
With a reputation of being “like no breast center you’ve
ever seen,” The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center is practice!
a state-of-the-art facility housing the most advanced and
sophisticated imaging and diagnostic equipment, and “
has met the high standards of the National Accreditation Google Review
Program for breast centers and carries the Breast Imaging
Center of Excellence seal from the American College of September 2020
Radiology. Redefining Excellence.
All of the participants in the Pink Chair Project are TEXT
patients of Jupiter Medical Center Comprehensive Breast US! mittlemaneye.com
Care Program. The program provides clinical excellence 561.500.2020 24/7 561.500.2020
with compassionate care through a team approach to
ensure the needs of all patients and caregivers are met
on a personal level. The program offers state-of-the-art