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Ovarian Cancer: What You Need To Know

Ovarian cancer is one of the most prevalent gynecologic Q: What are the symptoms? Q: What are the treatment options for ovarian cancer?
cancers. When found in its earliest stages, it can often A: In its initial stages, A: The best chance for a cure requires surgery by an
be cured, but early ovarian cancer can be hard to detect. ovarian cancer has few ovarian cancer specialist to remove all visible areas of
Typically, it is not discovered until after the cancer has spread symptoms. The first sign is cancer. Surgery is typically followed by chemotherapy
to other organs. usually an enlarged ovary. under the direction of a medical oncologist or gynecologic
Q: What is ovarian cancer? However, since the ovaries oncologist who has experience in prescribing state-of-the-art
A: Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in are located deep within the chemotherapy treatments.
a woman’s ovaries. It is the sixth leading cause of cancer pelvic cavity, swelling may The experts in Cleveland Clinic in Florida tailor treatment
death among women. go unnoticed until the cancer to their patients’ needs, based on several factors, such as the
Q: What causes ovarian cancer? becomes more advanced. type of cancer, the age of the individual, the degree to which the
A: The cause is not yet known; however, risk factors Symptoms of more cancer has spread, and the patient’s general health. Minimally
include: advanced ovarian cancer invasive and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgical options are
• A family history of ovarian cancer include: Joel Cardenas, M.D. also available when appropriate. In select cases, hyperthermic
• Being over the age of 50 (risk factors increases as • Swollen abdomen intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), also known as “hot
you age) • Early satiety (feeling full when eating small amounts) chemotherapy,” is available during surgery.
• Carrying the BRCA gene mutation, which increases a • Lower abdominal and pelvic pain To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cardenas or another
woman’s risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers • Sudden weight loss or gain gynecologic oncologist at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, call
• Change in bowel or bladder function, typically increased (877) 463-2010 or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Cancer
frequency of urination to learn more about cancer services.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Dear Taxpayer, More information is available at pbcpao.gov. You County. Our employees are dedicated to giving back to the
My office has certified can always call us at (561) 355-2866 or email us at community that we serve.
the 2024 Real Property and myexemption@pbcpao.gov with questions.
Tangible Personal Property
Assessment Rolls for Palm Protect Your Property With
Beach County to the tax
collector. Fraud Alert
Property tax bills should
arrive in mailboxes soon. Scammers commit property fraud by filing fake deeds,
The Palm Beach County making it appear as if they own homes that are not actually
Tax Collector’s Office is theirs. Then, they trick people into giving them money to
responsible for printing and rent or buy those homes.
mailing them on or before November 1. The property fraud alert from the Clerk of the Circuit
As for my office, we’re already hard at work preparing for Court and Comptroller is a free service to help you protect
next year’s valuations. your property from fraud by monitoring the documents being
This is a great time of year to consider securing your recorded in the official records of the clerk’s office. Our office’s 2023 donation; from left to right, Chief Appraiser
property against fraud. The Palm Beach County Clerk of the Register to receive free email alerts when a document Cecil Jackson, RES, AAS; staff from Extended Hands; Public
Circuit Court and Comptroller offers a free property fraud such as a deed or mortgage is recorded using your name, your Services Manager Virginia Leonard, CFE; Public Services
alert service. More about that is in this month’s newsletter. business’s name, or your address. This early notification can Department Specialist Clarice Bethel-Laing; Public Services
As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I also wanted save time when stopping scams. Department Customer Service Representative II Robert
to highlight exemptions available to veterans and active-duty Sign up at mypalmbeachclerk.com. Castillo (kneeling); Public Services Department Customer
military. We honor the service and sacrifice of those in our Service Representative II Sade Neuforth; Extended Hands
armed forces and their commitment to protecting our country. Holiday Food Drive Community Outreach Executive Director Coeliah Bryson;
I hope this Thanksgiving finds you with much to be thankful Director of Information Technology Richard Hernandez,
for. As always, I am thankful to be your property appraiser. This month kicks off the Palm Beach County Property CGCIO, AAS, ITIL, CFE
Respectfully, Appraiser’s Office’s annual Holiday Food Drive. The special
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, FIAAO, AAS, food-raising campaign is in its 25th year. Holiday Office Closures
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Last year, 4,609 pounds of food were collected from staff The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
and donated to Extended Hands Community Outreach and (including all of our Service Centers) will be closed:
Military Exemptions And The Glades Initiative. Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day
The Property Appraiser’s Office encourages and supports
Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day
Discounts employee community service throughout Palm Beach Friday, Nov. 29, Floating Holiday

These are available to those who qualify for a homestead
exemption and who have been honorably discharged.
Veterans 65 Or Older Combat Related Disability Discount Susan Has Moved To A
Disabled veterans, age 65 or older, who are partially
or totally and permanently disabled, have a disability that
was combat-related, and have been honorably discharged New Location!
upon separation from military service may be eligible for a
discount to ad valorem taxes to the percent of their disability.
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Veterans with a total and permanent disability that was
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valorem taxes. Veterans with a service-connected disability of Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
10 percent or more may be eligible for an additional $5,000
exemption. Veterans with a non-service-connected disability
may be eligible for an additional $5,000 exemption. Susan
Surviving Spouse of a Military Veteran Exemption
The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran who qualified
for a total and permanent disabled veteran exemption is Swafford
exempt from ad valorem taxes. The surviving spouse of a
deceased veteran who died in the line of duty is exempt from
ad valorem taxes. The surviving spouse of a military veteran 561-312-0457
who died from service-connected causes while on active duty
is exempt from ad valorem taxes.
Active-Duty Military Exemption
An exemption is available for service members of any 10%
branch of the U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard and Florida
National Guard who were deployed during the preceding
calendar year on active duty outside the continental United
States, Alaska, or Hawaii in support of various military OFF
operations listed in the Florida Statute 193.173 (2).
The amount of the exemption is equal to the taxable value
of the homestead of the service member on January 1 of the Tues.
year the exemption is sought, multiplied by the number of $
days that the service member was on a qualified deployment New clients only Products starting at 69
in the preceding calendar year and divided by the number of
days in that year. We will do the math for you.