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Cleveland CliniC Martin HealtH news

Do You Need Lung Cancer So, if you’ve successfully kicked the habit and are now *Pack-year equals the

Screening If You Quit a former smoker, do you still need to think about having number of packs smoked
a lung cancer screening?
per day multiplied by the
Smoking? According to pulmonologist Michael Marsh, M.D., number of years smoking.
medical director of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health’s It is important to note
According to the American Cancer Society, smoking Center for Lung Health, lung cancer screening is that:
contributes to 80 and 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in recommended for those meeting the criteria for high risk • Lung cancer screening
women and men, respectively. including: is not recommended if
But what if you quit smoking? Quitting has some health • Age 50 to 80 with at least a 20 pack-year* history of your risk of lung cancer is
benefits that start right away and others that can lead to smoking and currently smoking or quit less than 15 years low, because the harms of
improved health over many years. ago, or screening may outweigh its
The risk of having lung cancer or other smoking- related • Age 50 or older with at least a 20 pack-year* history benefits.
illnesses decreases after you stop smoking and continues to of smoking and a history of one additional risk factor such • Sc r e e n i n g i s Michael Marsh, M.D.
decrease the longer you go without smoking, though your risk as a family history of lung cancer, exposure to known worthwhile only if you are
will never be as low as that of someone who never smoked. carcinogen, COPD, emphysema or other cancer. healthy enough to tolerate the evaluation and treatment
of any lung nodules or lung cancers that are found.
If your doctor recommends screening, look for a
Zweben Law Group from page 1 program whose experts take the time to discuss its risks
and benefits with you and are experienced in lung cancer
dollar raised directly funds the purchase of evaluation and treatment.
bikes and helmets. We extend our heartfelt Meanwhile, tell your doctor right away if you have any
gratitude to our event sponsors: Zweben Law of these worrisome symptoms – you may need testing to
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and our early significant donors, Treasure • A new, persistent cough or coughing up blood
Coast Running and IBEW LOCAL 627. • Unexplained shortness of breath or chest pain
United Way’s Holiday Project: Spreading • Unintentional weight loss
Joy Across Martin County To learn more and complete a lung cancer risk
The United Way Holiday Project unites assessment, visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/
the community to provide toys for Martin LungCancer today.
County children in need, serving as the official
coordinating organization for the Marine
Corps Reserve Toys for Tots in Martin County. Kids
For more information or to make a
donation, visit UnitedWayMartin.org/Bike.
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Located in historic downtown Stuart,
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to helping injured people receive the
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About United Way Of Martin County By Jim Forgan, Ph.D.,
United Way of Martin County’s School Psychologist
mission is to improve lives by mobilizing “I hate school. School
the caring power of our community. Since is like jail for kids.”
1972, the United Way has been working Margaret’s son’s reaction
to create long-term social change by captured how many boys
investing in programs that strive to perceive school. It can
improve Martin County residents’ education, be a battle to get your
health and financial stability. For more child to school and a
information about United Way of Martin battle to get homework
County, visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org completed. Many parents
or call (772) 283-4800. feel embattled by emails,
texts, or phone calls about your child’s behavior or effort.
Learning is a slow process and your child’s behind. Many
TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE parents come to us for school neuropsychological testing
seeking answers because they realize school should not
TREASURE COAST AND PALM CITY FOR OVER be this difficult.
Children struggle in school for various reasons and
for adolescent boys I often hear, “He is just lazy and
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When a boy does not feel good enough or that he can meet
dental care, providing quality the academic requirement, he can’t work to his potential.
treatment that our patients Thus, he is not lazy but feeling inadequate and believes,
“FALL” deserve. We offer comprehensive “Why try?” The good news is this can be changed with
IN LOVE services including routine proper support at school and home.

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