Recorded Presentation from the NCCN 2015 Congress Webinar Series: Breast Cancer - Risk Reduction Strategies

As the complexity and importance of screening, testing, and individualized treatment strategies for breast cancer have increased, so has clinicians’ reliance on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Cancer Guidelines and NCCN’s educational interventions to increase knowledge and bridge the gaps between knowledge and competence.

This webinar series will provide an in-depth analysis of the evidence and clinical decision-making that led to the development of the NCCN Guidelines for Breast Cancer, to ensure that oncologists and other oncology healthcare professionals have a clear understanding of breast cancer diagnosis, staging and initial therapy; radiation therapy in the management of locoregional disease; adjuvant therapy for locoregional disease; and metastatic disease management.

Target Audience

This educational program is designed to meet the educational needs of oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals who manage patients with breast cancer.

Learning Objectives

Following this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Utilize appropriate tools to estimate an individual’s risk of developing invasive breast cancer
  • Outline breast cancer risk reduction strategies available to individuals with high risk of developing breast cancer
Additional information
Supporters: 

Supported by educational grants from:

  • Genentech BioOncology
  • Novartis Oncology
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Participation
  • 0.56 Nurse
  • 0.50 Pharmacist
  • 0.50 Physician
Course opens: 
04/24/2015
Course expires: 
04/24/2016
Cost:
$0.00

Therese B. Bevers, MD
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Participation
  • 0.56 Nurse
  • 0.50 Pharmacist
  • 0.50 Physician

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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