Page 8 - Hobe Sound Reflection - April '23

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Tampa General news

Tampa General Hospital’s Institute patients enjoy an improved continuity of care
through our program,” said Dr. Abraham Schwarzberg,
New Bone Marrow Transplant executive vice president of Network Development, chief
And Cell Therapies Unit of TGH Cancer Institute and vice president of Clinical
and Translational Research at TGH. Schwarzberg is a
Saved A Palm Beach County practicing medical oncologist located in Palm Beach
County and is treating Perez. “These therapies can
Patient’s Life significantly increase the chance of recovery from blood
cancers and, hopefully soon, of patients with solid
A Palm Beach County Man Was Treated At TGH malignancies,” he added.
Cancer Institute Locations On Both Of Florida’s Coasts, The unit reflects the TGH Cancer Institute’s philosophy
Allowing The Patient To Receive Cutting-Edge, World- of bringing together a range of multidisciplinary
Class Care Without Leaving The State. Just a few months after a BMT at TGH, Mauricio Perez poses specialties that strongly emphasizes compassionate and
As part of its commitment to bringing world-class, proudly with his children in front of the family business he personalized care, focusing on the whole patient. In
innovative cancer treatment to patients across the state founded more than 40 years ago, Perez Brothers Moving. addition to physicians who are hematology oncologists
of Florida, the Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer with advanced training in BMT and immunotherapy, the
Institute has established an adult Bone Marrow Transplant views. Secure, digital smart boards in each room help with team includes specialized nurse practitioners, nurses,
(BMT) and Cell Therapies Unit. The new, state-of-the-art patient and family communication and small refrigerators social workers, counselors, spiritual services, physical
unit specializes in treating patients with aggressive blood allow for additional patient nourishment. Each room and occupational therapy, dietary services and pharmacy.
cancers, including leukemias, lymphomas and multiple also includes an exercise bike to help patients build their To find a cancer specialist near you, visit TGH.org/
myeloma, among other cancers. strength and a couch converts into sleeping space for a ThePalmBeaches.
Mauricio Perez, a Palm Beach County resident, is family member to stay with the patient.
battling cancer for the second time in his life. He received “Regardless of where they come from, TGH Cancer
a BMT and lymphoma treatment from the TGH Cancer
Institute in October 2022. Perez was in the hospital for
10 days and was the first patient treated in the BMT and club news
Cell Therapies Unit.
“They made me feel like I was the only patient there,”
Perez said. He headed off to TGH just 24 hours after his
doctor, the same oncologist who treated him 10 years ago, Discover When Stuart Was A fifth generation Floridian, Sandra Thurlow came
told him of the state-of-the-art treatment available at the Potsdam With The Martin to Martin County in 1961. She and her late husband,
academic medical center. “It was very important that I be at Tom, devoted decades to researching, collecting and
TGH and all the doctors and nurses answered me right away.” County Genealogical Society sharing local history. She published books showcasing
BMT, also known as stem cell therapy (SCT), is a proven Sewall’s Point, Stuart, Jensen Beach and Eden with
treatment for patients with cancers of the blood for whom Ever wonder what the Treasure Coast was like photographs collected from pioneer families and
the standard treatments have not been effective, or for those when the first settlers arrived? At the Martin County community leaders. Sandra also published Gilbert’s
with a high risk of relapsing after traditional therapies. Genealogical Society’s (MCGS) May meeting, Bar House of Refuge with her daughter-in-law, Deanna
The therapy involves taking stem cells from the bone Sandra Thurlow will provide a glimpse into Stuart’s Thurlow, and co-authored U.S. Life-Saving Service:
marrow or peripheral blood from a cancer patient or from earliest years. Presenting “When It was Potsdam: Florida’s East Coast with Timothy Dring. It is Sandra’s
a donor. The stem cells are collected in special bags and Stuart’s German Founders,” she will share images hope that MCGS members will use their expertise to
stored in freezers specifically for that purpose. After the collected from members of the founding Stypmann augment what local historians compiled before the age
patient receives high-dose chemotherapy, the collected and Schroeder families. In 1892, the Stypmann of the Internet.
stem cells are thawed and given to the cancer patient brothers, Ernest, Otto and Albert, founded Potsdam, Free and open to the public, the meeting will be at
through an intravenous infusion (IV) to produce blood the settlement that evolved into Stuart, and opened the Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road in Stuart,
cells and to reestablish a healthier immune system. the Potsdam Post Office on the St. Lucie River. A from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, May 19. To participate via
Dr. Ivan Borrello, a world-class translational year later, their nephew, Curt Schroeder, joined them. Zoom, go to mcgsfl.org/events and register by May
investigator in the fields of multiple myeloma, BMT and Although he spoke only German, Curt became the 18.
cell therapies, joined the TGH Cancer Institute to lead the region’s historian, and his detailed columns published The Martin County Genealogical Society offers
new BMT and Cell Therapies Unit. He previously served in the 1940s were eventually compiled into a book- a variety of services at the Genealogy Room in the
at Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer length feature in the Stuart News. The presentation is Blake Library including an extensive research library,
Center, where he was the leader of the Myeloma Program, offered in conjunction with Martin County Historic access to several genealogy websites and assistance
director of Cellular Therapies Core and a member of the Preservation Month, coordinated each May by the from MCGS volunteers. For more information about
Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Program. Martin County Historic Preservation Board. membership, activities and services go to mcgsfl.org.
“Tampa General is at the forefront of the next
generation of world-class academic medical centers and
that’s why I wanted to be a part of it,” Borrello said.
“Tampa General is marrying the nimbleness of the biotech
world with the brain power of an academic medical setting
to give physician-scientists the resources and support
needed to – at a fast clip – develop groundbreaking and
lifesaving therapeutic options for patients with complex
cancers and to provide the most innovative and leading-
edge care possible.”
Borrello has been involved in the field of cancer Est. 1926
immunology and immunotherapy since its infancy in The Heart of Hobe Sound
the 1990s. He is internationally recognized for his many
contributions to the treatment of multiple myeloma patients
and for the development of innovative T-cell therapies using HOLY WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE WE are YOUR Community
bone marrow-infiltrating lymphocytes (MILs). Sunday, April 2 - Palm Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Church
“For many years, we have known of the lifesaving Thursday, April 6 - Maundy Thursday Souper Supper 5:30 PM
properties of stem cells. However, we are just beginning Thursday, April 6 - Maundy Thursday Communion Service 6:30 PM All Visitors Welcome
to realize the power of an emerging field known as cell Friday, April 7 - Good Friday Cantata at Palm City PC 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 9 - Easter Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
therapies. In our BMT and Cell Therapies Unit, we aim to We Invite You to Worship with Us
provide these therapies, as well as make groundbreaking CaRIbbEan DInnER & mUSIC Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
contributions to the field through innovative research,” April 16 @ 5:30 - Caribbean Dinner and Steel Drum Band in WE ARE ON FACEBOOK LIVE
said Dr. Eduardo M. Sotomayor, director of the TGH the Courtyard to support the Building Project. Cost $15/person. every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Cancer Institute and an internationally recognized pioneer Dinner includes Roast Pork, Jerk Chicken, Rice & Beans Give us a call or visit our
in the fields of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, LEaRnInG OPPORTUnITIES
along with hematologic tumors. “As we continue Chair Yoga Classes on Tuesdays @ 10 website for more information.
to build a cancer institute that is at the forefront of Bible Study Tuesday @ 11 a.m. - Exodus (772) 546-5043
innovative treatments for patients with complex cancers, Bible Study Thursday @ 3 p.m. - Genesis www.heartofhobesound.org
the establishment of our state-of-the-art BMT and Cell
Therapies Unit broadens the portfolio of groundbreaking Art Classes by appointment
and lifesaving treatment options for cancer patients in our Crochet, Cross-stitch and handwork group - 2nd & 4th Thursday
state and beyond.” MONTHLY DINNERS
Due to the susceptibility of BMT patients to infection, Monthly dinners to help offset some of the almost $350,000 in
the new unit at the TGH Cancer Institute features extra renovation costs to our church building. The dinners will be held on the
layers of infection control, including HEPA filtration, air second Friday of each month at 5:30. Cost is $15 per person
MAY 12 - ChiCkEn CoRDon BlEu JunE 9 - BBQ RiBS
exchanges and water filtration. Private inpatient rooms are
beautifully designed with soothing, natural color palettes 11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
and artwork and have large windows with waterfront