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Advances In Colorectal Cancer Treatment

An estimated 150,000 U.S. adults will be diagnosed with “Patients can live long, quality lives after a colorectal cancer robotic, and transanal
colorectal cancer this year. Excluding skin cancer, it is the third diagnosis thanks to treatment advancements.” endoscopic surgery through
most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each Advanced Surgical Care a few small incisions.
year in the United States. Treatment options for colon and rectal cancers vary depending “Patients benefit from
Now for the good news. The five-year survival rate for upon a person’s health, age and cancer stage. While surgery is minimally invasive surgery
colorectal cancer has more than doubled since 1970, climbing the most common treatment, chemotherapy and radiation therapy in many ways, including
to 65 percent, due to medical advances and early screening. For may be needed as well. The type of surgery performed will less pain and scarring, a
people with localized colorectal cancer (stage 1) the survival rate depend on the extent of the cancer and where it’s located. shorter hospital stay, and
is 91 percent. Some patients will require the removal of part or all of the quicker recovery,” explains
“Colorectal cancer is both preventable and highly treatable colon (colectomy) or rectum (rectal resection). Others may Wexner, who led the
when we catch it early,” says Steven Wexner, M.D., Ph.D., require the removal of both. These procedures can be done Cleveland Clinic team in
director of the Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman during open surgery, through one large incision, or using Florida that pioneered this
Digestive Disease Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital. minimally invasive techniques, which include laparoscopy, approach. “Most importantly,
we can perform these less Steven Wexner, M.D.
invasive procedures while
still minimizing the risk for cancer recurrence.”
Preserving Quality Of Life
Advancements in surgical care have made it possible for
many patients to achieve normal bowel habits and bowel
continence after colorectal surgery. Fewer patients today require
a permanent colostomy, in which stool is diverted from the lower
part of the digestive tract by connecting the end of the colon to
an opening in the belly. Thanks to newer surgical techniques
developed and/or refined at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, it
is more common for patients to need only a temporary ileostomy
to let the body rest and heal, rather than a permanent colostomy.
“Preserving and improving the quality of life are always our
top priorities, and the work being done by my colleagues in
Are you with Florida, Ohio, London and Abu Dhabi attest to these priorities,”
says Wexner. “For patients with colorectal cancer, that means
eliminating their cancer while helping them preserve bowel
continence whenever possible.”
the right advisor? The Maroone Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston
Hospital is an ACS Commission on Cancer Accredited Program
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and was the first in Florida and second in the nation to earn
accreditation from the ACS National Accreditation Program for
Rectal Cancer. Call (877) 463-2010 to schedule an appointment,
or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Colorectal to learn more.

Burns Wealth Management Group
BusIness sPotlIght

PBI Has Busiest

Robert Burns Year Ever
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CFP , ChFC , CPWA ®
Managing Director 2023 was a fantastic year for Palm Beach International
Wealth Partner, Portfolio Manager Airport (PBI) with record-breaking passenger numbers,
national awards and continued growth.
3825 PGA Blvd, Floor 9, More than 7.76 million passengers were served last
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 year, surpassing the previous record set in 2019 when 6.89
561.694.5666 million passengers passed through the terminal. The year-end
robert.m.burns@jpmorgan.com passenger total for PBI was 12.6 percent higher than 2019 and
jpmorgan.com/burnswm 16.8 percent higher than 2022.
“The record-breaking number of passengers is a testament
to the hard work and dedication of our staff who ensure we
provide the easy, convenient experience that customers have
come to expect from PBI,” said Gary Sypek, senior deputy
director of airports. “2024 is shaping up to be an even greater
year for PBI with the continued and growing support from our
airline partners to the Palm Beaches.”
PBI continues to bolster its airline roster with Silver
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP , CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Airways coming on board and providing service to five new
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CFP (with plaque design) and CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully exciting destinations launching with daily flights to Tampa and
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complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. Chartered Financial Consultant (“ChFC ”) are
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registered trademarks owned by The American College of Financial Services. Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Nassau beginning March 5; Tallahassee service three times a
Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “CPWA,” and “Certified Private Wealth Advisor.” CPWA, and/or Certified week beginning March 6; Pensacola service two times a week
Private Wealth Advisor signifies that the user has successfully complete The Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing beginning March 7; and service to Marsh Harbour three times
requirements for investment management professionals and/or wealth advisors. a week beginning March 5.
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is a business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., which offers investment products and services Frontier Airlines has announced new nonstop service from
through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, member FINRA and
SIPC. Insurance products are made available through Chase Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA), a licensed insurance agency, PBI to San Juan, Puerto Rico three times a week beginning
doing business as Chase Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in Florida. Certain custody and other services are provided June 2. In addition, PBI continues to offer daily flights to
by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMCB). JPMS, CIA and JPMCB are affiliated companies under the common control of Los Angeles, Calif., on JetBlue and Toronto, Canada on Air
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Products not available in all states. Canada until April 30.
American Airlines will offer extended nonstop service to
INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS:
• NOT A DEPOSIT • NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY Chicago O’Hare throughout the summer.
• NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE In addition, PBI has some exciting routes for sports enthusiasts
with Delta Airlines providing nonstop service to Augusta, Ga.,
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for the Masters Tournament and Southwest Airlines offering
nonstop service to St. Louis during Spring Training.
Visit www.pbia.org to find out more and book your
flight today.