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What Is Cryoablation And How Does It Treat Breast Cancer?

Chances are you or someone you know will be diagnosed biopsies, stereotactic breast incisions, reduced scarring, and faster recovery times. Moreover,
with breast cancer. One in eight women at some point in their biopsies, genetic testing, high- cryoablation is an effective option for patients who may not be
life will learn they have it. According to the American Cancer risk surveillance, intraoperative suitable candidates for traditional surgery due to age, health
Society (ACS), more than 300,000 women will be diagnosed radiation therapy, oncoplastic conditions, or personal preferences.
with invasive breast cancer this year alone. According to ACS, surgery, and benign breast Kleban’s journey as a breast surgeon began in 1990 when
almost 43,000 women will die this year from breast cancer. The disease management. she started her practice in Palm Beach County. Throughout
devastating impact of breast cancer extends beyond statistics; it Additionally, Dr. Kleban holds her career, she has consistently demonstrated not only medical
touches the lives of patients, families, and communities across board certification from the expertise but also genuine compassion for her patients. Her
the nation. The need for groundbreaking treatments and dedicated American Board of Surgery, ability to combine the latest medical advancements with a deeply
physicians is more pressing than ever. underscoring her commitment empathetic approach has earned her the trust and gratitude of
Dr. Donna H. Kleban, M.D., FACS, is a highly experienced to excellence. Dr. Donna Kleban, Breast countless individuals and their families.
breast surgeon with PBHNPG (Palm Beach Health Network One of the most notable Surgeon For more information on breast surgeon Dr. Donna Kleban
Physician Group) and her role at the Norma E. & Miles M. aspects of Kleban’s work is her visit pbhnphysiciangroup.com/services/breast-surgery.
Zisson Comprehensive Breast Center of the Palm Beaches use of cryoablation in the treatment of breast tumors. Cryoablation To learn more about the Norma E. & Miles M. Zisson
at Good Samaritan Medical Center has brought renewed is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes extreme cold to Comprehensive Breast Center of the Palm Beaches at Good
hope to breast cancer patients in the region. Her impressive destroy cancerous tissue. This innovative approach offers several Samaritan Medical Center visit GoodSamaritanMC.com/
repertoire of expertise includes in-office ultrasound and breast advantages over traditional surgical methods, including smaller services/comprehensive-breast-center.

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s Dedicated

Spine Care Team Offers Minimally Invasive Surgical

Techniques To Treat Neck And Back Pain
Turning 65 or new to Medicare?

Save up to $164.90
Neck and back pain are among the most common medical comfort of patients with back pain goes beyond surgical expertise. If these do not resolve the patient’s pain or disease, spine specialists
problems in the United States. It can come on suddenly – as the Each patient is accommodated in a private room, ensuring a may offer advanced treatment options, including minimally
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result of an accident, for example – or gradually, due to age-related peaceful and healing environment during their recovery. invasive spine surgery.
degeneration of the spine or another disorder. The compassionate spine care team, with physicians from For more information about the spine program at Palm Beach
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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s dedicated spine care several medical and surgical specialties, including orthopedics Gardens Medical Center, please visit our website.
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team of medical specialists offers personalized treatment options and neurology, is focused on providing patients with the support 1 https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/back-pain
utilizing minimally invasive techniques to manage and resolve they need every step of the way. Physicians may recommend 2 https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/back-pain
both acute and degenerative conditions affecting the spine. non-surgical options first, such as lifestyle changes, stretching
“When neck and back pain persists, it may be a sign of a exercises, posture correction, medications and/or physical therapy. Medical Matters on page 29
Our Medicare Advantage plan,
more severe problem. Our goal is to minimize pain and preserve HumanaChoice Florida H5216-311 (PPO),
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said John Afshar, M.D., a board-certified, fellowship-trained Turning 65 or new to Medicare?
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spine and the brain. “With minimally invasive spine surgery, we will return part of your Part B premium
can address complex conditions and allow patients to return to Save up to $174.70 Call a licensed independent
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