Country Club Living - Palm Beach North - November 2025

12 C O U N T R Y C L U B L I V I N G - PA L M B E A C H N O R T H | N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 5 AMinimally Invasive Option for Lung Biopsies - Submitted by Kyle Tassone - business profile L ung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society® (ACS). Wellington Regional Medical Center has acquired the Ion® Robotic Bronchoscopy System, developed by Intuitive, creators of the da Vinci® robotic surgical system, which helps detect and address lung nodules in their early stages. Q: What is the benefit of the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy System? A: The system is a robotic-assisted technology that enables doctors to diagnose and treat lung cancer at earlier stages than previously possible. They can perform complex procedures with more precision, flexibility, and control than with conventional surgical techniques. Q: How does the system work? A: During bronchoscopy with Ion, the physician uses the controller to navigate to the target along a planned path. The catheter can articulate 180° in any direction to pass through small, difficult-to-navigate airways and around tight bends to reach all segments of the lung. The enhanced capabilities enable physicians to get to nodules deep in the lung with less difficulty. Q: Is it less risky than a standard CT- guided bronchoscopy procedure? A: This new technology can result in reduced or avoided complications of more invasive approaches to biopsy, such as collapsed lung or pneumothorax, improve patient outcomes, and provide an enhanced patient pathway for therapy. Q: Who should get a lung screening? A: The American Cancer Society recommends yearly screening for lung cancer with a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan for people aged 50 to 80 years who smoke or quit within the past 15 years and have a history of smoking at least 20 packs a year (one pack per day for 20 years, two packs per day for 10 years, and so forth). Q: Why is early detection so important? A: The majority of lung cancers are diagnosed in the later stages of the condition. According to the American Lung Association, early detection of lung cancer with low-dose CT scans can lead to earlier treatment, decreasing the rate of lung cancer mortality by 14% to 20% for high- risk groups. For more information, contact our clinical navigator at 561-500-5864 (LUNG) or email: wrmclungprogram@uhsinc.com. Disclaimer: Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any minimally invasive procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if a minimally invasive procedure is right for you. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Wellington Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations, and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. This Palm Beach County Law Firm is headquartered in North Palm Beach, Florida, and has emerged as a recognized leader in real estate and commercial transactions. Founded in 1990, the Law Firm has successfully engaged in some of the largest and most complex transactions in South Florida. • Real Estate • Litigation / Appellate Law • Administrative Agencies • Corporation and Partnership Law • Employment Law • Probate Administration • Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning • Taxation • Construction Lien Law AREAS OF PRACTICE AREAS OF PRACTICE This Palm Beach County Law Firm is headquarted in North Palm Beach, Florida, and has emerged as a recognized leader in real estate and commercial transactions. Founded in 1990, the Law Firm has successfully engaged in some of the largest and most complex transactions in South Florida. • Real Estate • Litigation/Appellate Law • Administrative Agencies • Corporation and Partnership Law • Employmen Law • Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning • Probate Administration • Taxation • Construction Lien Law 712 US Highway 1, Suite 400, North Palm Beach, Fl 33408 • 561-844-3600 / www.COHENNORRIS.COM 301 Yamato Road, Suite 4120, B ca Raton, FL 33431 • 12300 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 202,Wellington, Florida 33414