Breast Cancer: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Breast Cancer: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2023-02-01

Course Description:
9-contact-hour breast cancer CEU on causes, diagnosis, and treatment. This oncology continuing education course covers the care of patients with breast cancer, including approaches to prevention, assessment of risk factors, screening, detection, diagnosis methods, current treatment modalities, survivorship, and end-of-life issues. Applicable for nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Bestseller!

Course Learning Objectives
1) Describe the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of breast cancer.
2) Discuss the epidemiology and risk factors of breast cancer.
3) Summarize methods of screening, detecting, and diagnosing breast cancer.
4) Explain the process of staging breast cancer.
5) Describe the different types and categories of breast cancer.
6) Discuss treatments for breast cancer.
7) Describe the possible side effects of treatment modalities.
8) Discuss the psychological implications of having breast cancer.
9) Summarize the major components of follow-up and survivorship care for breast cancer.
10) Explain the unique concerns for end-of-life care for breast cancer patients and their immediate circle.