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offer a welcoming expression of Jupiter’s exciting, nautical
culture, and deep fishing roots within the community. Located
along the waterfront of Jupiter Inlet Village, Charlie &
Joe’s at Love Street is a unique escape to a tropical paradise
inspired by Jupiter’s tranquil blue waters, laid-back lifestyle,
and unique dining. Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street includes
BEACON, Topside at the Beacon, and Lucky Shuck Oyster
Bar & Taphouse located at 1116 Love Street, Jupiter,
FL 33477. Visit Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street online at
lovestreetjupiter.com or call (561) 532-3280.
Photos by Tracey Benson Photography Marcia Williams, Teca Sullivan, Dennis Carhart Joe Namath, Lynda Pepper, Jemma Namath
Do You Need Lung Cancer Screening

If You Quit Smoking?

According to the • Age 50 or older with at least a 20 pack-year* history
American Cancer Society, of smoking and a history of one additional risk factor such
smoking contributes to as a family history of lung cancer, exposure to known
80 and 90 percent of lung carcinogen, COPD, emphysema or other cancer.
cancer deaths in women *Pack-year equals the number of packs smoked per
and men, respectively. day multiplied by the number of years smoking.
But what if you quit It is important to note that:
smoking? Quitting has • Lung cancer screening is not recommended if your
some health benefits that risk of lung cancer is low, because the harms of screening
start right away and others may outweigh its benefits.
that can lead to improved • Screening is worthwhile only if you are healthy Tammy Roggen, Mary Oneil, Steve Vancoppenolle, Mary
health over many years. enough to tolerate the evaluation and treatment of any Inglis, John Inglis
The risk of having lung Ivan Romero-Legro, M.D. lung nodules or lung cancers that are found.
cancer or other smoking- If your doctor recommends screening, look for a
related illnesses decreases after you stop smoking and continues program whose experts take the time to discuss its risks
to decrease the longer you go without smoking, though your risk and benefits with you and are experienced in lung cancer
will never be as low as that of someone who never smoked. evaluation and treatment.
So, if you’ve successfully kicked the habit and are now Meanwhile, tell your doctor right away if you have any
a former smoker, do you still need to think about having of these worrisome symptoms – you may need testing to
a lung cancer screening? confirm or rule out the presence of lung cancer:
According to pulmonologist Ivan Romero-Legro, M.D., • A new, persistent cough or coughing up blood
who sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, • Unexplained shortness of breath or chest pain
lung cancer screening is recommended for those meeting • Unintentional weight loss
the criteria for high risk including: To learn more and complete a lung cancer risk
• Age 50 to 80 with at least a 20 pack-year* history of smoking assessment, visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/ Tamra FitzGerald, Michelle MaryAnn Seidman, Barry
and currently smoking or quit less than 15 years ago, or LungCancer today. Noga Seidman