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Lifestyles from page 20 “We navigate together so that the patient can complete How are patients cared for within the cardio-oncology
cancer treatment while we also protect the heart,” says program?
Many of these cancer cardiologist Diego Sadler, MD, head of the cardio-oncology For patients who are at-risk for cardio-toxicity, Dr.
survivors, however, may face program at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Weston Hospital. The Sadler says he and his team assess the extent of the cardiac
another threat to their health program recently earned the designation of Gold Center of risks from treatment, the cancer risk, and the impact of
– cardiovascular disease Excellence from the International Cardio-Oncology Society. the cancer treatment on those risks.
caused or accelerated by the Are all cancer patients at risk for cardio-toxicity? “Before a patient starts treatment, we work together
medications and procedures In general, patients with existing heart disease at the time to establish the best pathway for the patient to get the
used to treat their cancer. they start cancer treatment and those with risk factors for optimal cancer treatment while also protecting the heart,”
A growing understanding heart disease are at highest risk for cardio-toxicity. Some he says.
over the last decade of the chemotherapy drugs, some immunotherapy drugs, and some Active monitoring of patients during treatment allows
negative effects of cancer radiation treatments can negatively affect the heart and cardio-oncology specialists to find and treat heart and
treatment on the heart, vascular system. Cardio-toxicity can develop during cancer vascular changes early and adjust the cancer treatment, if
known as cardio-toxicity, has treatment or it can occur years after cancer treatment has necessary, in order to create the best possible long-term
resulted in the emergence of ended. outcomes.
a new medical subspecialty Cancer patients are identified as being at risk for Because heart damage can occur within the first year
called cardio-oncology. cardiotoxic complications from cancer treatment if they after therapy or later, Cleveland Clinic Florida’s cardio-
This collaboration of Diego Sadler, MD previously had or currently have heart disease or have oncology program offers ongoing, long-term follow-up care
cardiology and oncology elevated risk factors for it, such as being obese, being a after cancer treatment ends.
specialists is designed to monitor a cancer patient’s smoker, or having a family history of heart disease. Prior to Care when and where you need it
cardiovascular health before, during, and after cancer treatment, cancer patients are given a thorough cardiovascular The multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and
treatment. physical examination and heart function tests. healthcare professionals in Cleveland Clinic Florida’s
Cardio-Oncology Program is dedicated to caring for
patients in every stage of cancer treatment who are at risk
for, develop, or have established heart disease.
It’s not manna from heaven, locations are available to see patients or collaborate with
Specialists at our Weston Hospital and West Palm Beach
but this Passover, provide something just as a patient’s local physician. Telemedicine consultations
are also available. Call 877.463.2010 to schedule an
crucial to the survival of the Israeli people. appointment or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Heart to
learn more.
Benzaiten Center’s Last

Visiting Artist Of The

Season: Benjamin Cobb

And Then Gearing Up for the Center’s Free
Kids’ Programming
The last visiting
artist to demonstrate
hi s gl a ssbl o wi ng
skills at the Benzaiten
Center for Creative
Arts is internationally
renowned glassblower
Benjamin Cobb. Since
2002 to the present he
has been working as the
lead gaffer and then Hot
Shop director for the
prestigious Hot Shop at
the Museum of Glass in Benjamin Cobb working on
Tacoma, Wash. During a large hand-blown piece
that time Benjamin connected to a blowpipe
has also participated in
symposiums, teaching
and demonstrating as a
visiting artist in multiple
world-renowned glass
centers in the Czech
Republic, Sweden,
Italy and France. He’s
taught at the Penland
School of Crafts, the
Pilchuck Glass School
and many other glass
programs throughout
this country. His work
has been exhibited at the
Museum of Northwest
Art in LaConner, Wash.; 30-inch blown glass Green
Museum of Glass; and Mollusk by Benjamin Cobb
dozens of galleries
across the United
Sta t e s. We a re
Whether it’s a missile attack, a new Covid variant, or serious car crash, your gift to Magen David Adom indeed indebted to
ensures its 30,000 emergency medical technicians and paramedics have the supplies and resources the Benzaiten Center
they need to save lives. So this Passover, while you recount the story of the Jews’ redemption from for bringing this
illustrious artist to
slavery, your gift will help modern-day Israelis survive the threats they face today. our community!
Cobb works on
Make a gift to Magen David Adom today. Pesach kasher v’sameach. a very large scale Closeup of Green Mollusk by
so his muscular Benjamin Cobb
three-hour demos on
Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9 will be something to see.
He will be working with a team of five to six glassblowers:
the guest artist, our own staff, plus other local artists
who want to work with this well-known artist. This type
of muscular, large-scale demo cannot be compared to
anything you may have seen in Murano, Italy or on a cruise
afmda.org/passover ship. His first demo will be part of what Benzaiten calls

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