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MARTIN HEALTH’S
new Center
for Lung Health offers a multidis-
ciplinary approach to diagnosing
and treating cancers of the lung,
chest and esophagus. Located in the
Robert and Carol Weissman Can-
cer Center in Stuart, the Center for
Lung Health offers patients access
to a broad range of specialties for
cancer treatment, including thoracic
surgery, medical oncology, radia-
tion oncology, infusion services and
social services.
The Center for Lung Health
features Dennis Tishko, MD,
a dedicated board-certified
thoracic surgeon with 21 years of
experience. Dr. Tishko pioneered
single-incision video-assisted
thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
By using a single small incision,
VATS can allow for less pain,
quicker recovery, shorter hospital
stay and increased patient
satisfaction.
“I use VATS extensively,”
Dr. Tishko says. “It is an elegant
and unique approach and extends
surgical options to people not
usually thought of as operative
candidates.”
Since no two patients are alike,
Dr. Tishko believes choosing the
right cancer surgery for each indi-
vidual is critical.
“Having every option available
gives patients their best chance
for long-term survival,” Dr. Tishko
says. “I am proud to be part of a
dedicated cancer team treating the
No. 1 cancer killer with the latest
and most appropriate techniques.”
Should you be screened?
You should be screened for lung cancer if either of the following
applies to you:
• You fall within the ages of 55 to 79 and have at least a 30 pack-
year* history of smoking and are either currently smoking or
quit less than 15 years ago.
• You are age 50 or older with at least a 20 pack-year history of
smoking and have one additional risk factor, such as: a family
history of lung cancer; a history of exposure to a known
carcinogen; or have COPD, emphysema or other cancer.
*Your pack-year equals the number of packs you smoke (or smoked) per day multi-
plied by the number of years you (have) smoked.
“Having every option available gives patients their best chance
for long-term survival.” – Dennis Tishko, MD
JUST 10 SECONDS
COULD SAVE A LIFE.
While lung cancer is the No. 1
cancer killer in the country, it can
have a 90 percent survival rate
if caught early. Martin Health is
offering a low-dose CT screening
for lung cancer for just $99 to
those who meet screening criteria.
(Most insurers don’t pay for this
test.) This screening can detect
lung cancer in its earliest and most
treatable stages. To schedule a
screening, call
1.844.811.LUNG
(
1.844.811.5864
).
LOVE
for your
LUNGS
Martin Health opens
Center for Lung Health
LUNG HEALTH
