Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - November '21

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ClevelANd CliNiC MArtiN HeAltH News

Do You Need Lung Cancer Cleveland Clinic Martin by funding research into this deadly disease,” she said.

Screening If You Quit Health Foundation Receives About Cleveland Clinic Florida Region
The Cleveland Clinic Florida region is a nonprofit,
Smoking? A $50,000 Gift To Continue multispecialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical
and hospital care with research and education. The
According to the American Cancer Society, smoking Glioblastoma Research Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian
contributes to 80 and 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and
women and men, respectively. Family and friends of Lenny Schelin Jr. recently Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and
But what if you quit smoking? Quitting has some health presented Cleveland Clinic Martin Health with a gift in numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach,
benefits that start right away and others that can lead to the amount of $50,000. The funds will continue to help Martin and St. Lucie counties. The Florida region is an
improved health over many years. support research into glioblastoma, an aggressive form integral part of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where providing
The risk of having lung cancer or other smoking- of malignant brain tumor. outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of
related illnesses decreases after you stop smoking and Schelin Jr. passed away in 2018 at the age of 33 from cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at
continues to decrease the longer you go without smoking, glioblastoma. An avid fisherman, The Lenny Schelin Jr. Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex
though your risk will never be as low as that of someone Memorial Tournament helps keep his legacy alive. conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For more
who never smoked. “Lenny always wanted to be remembered and I can’t information about Cleveland Clinic Florida, visit www.
So, if you’ve successfully kicked the habit and are now think of a better way than to provide relief and hope for clevelandclinicflorida.org. Follow us on Twitter and
a former smoker, do you still need to think about having the ones that are afflicted with this horrible disease,” Facebook.
a lung cancer screening? said his mother, Debbie
Pulmonologists Corbin Hodder, D.O., and Michael Johnston.
Marsh, M.D., who see patients at the Cleveland Clinic Following a check
Martin Health Family Health Center in Stuart, offer presentation at Cleveland
advice on this topic: Clinic Tradition Hospital,
neuros urgeon O s zkar
Szentirmai, M.D.,
provided an update on
the glioblastoma research
taking place, including new
cellular research.
“This is a big stride
in treatment and finding
opportunities to lengthen
the life of so many,”
Johnston said. “Hopefully
this will lead to a cure. We
couldn’t be more happy that
this is part of Lenny’s legacy.” About Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Corbin Hodder, D.O. Michael Marsh, M.D. Dr. Szentirmai is grateful for the trust they have Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is part of the Cleveland
placed in the research at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health. Clinic Florida region. It features three hospitals with
• Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about “Without their support, we could not have made the 521 total beds, a free-standing emergency center, and
your risk for lung cancer. Lung cancer screening is progress we have in learning more about this disease.” numerous outpatient centers and clinics across Martin
recommended for those meeting all the criteria for high The Lenny Schelin Jr. Memorial Tournament is an and St. Lucie counties on Florida’s east coast. Cleveland
risk including: annual fundraising effort in its second year. Martin Health Clinic Martin Health offers preventive, primary and acute
‪ Smoking the equivalent of 20 or more pack-years (e.g., Executive Director of Philanthropy Delesa Morris is hospital care, as well as cancer care, a heart center,
one pack a day for 20 years; two packs a day for 10 years) thankful for their continued support. wellness and rehabilitation services, and much more.
‪ Being 50 to 80 years old “This event is helping to provide hope for the future Learn more at clevelandclinic.org/martinhealth.
‪ Smoking for any portion of the past 15 years
• Lung cancer screening is not recommended if your kids CorNer
risk of lung cancer is low, because the harms of screening
may outweigh its benefits.
• Screening is worthwhile only if you are healthy
enough to tolerate the evaluation and treatment of any Help Me Help My Child to punish her son for something he could not control.
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