OVERVIEW

Breast Cancer in Women: An Overview is organized by Western Schools and will be held from Oct 11, 2017 - Aug 31, 2020. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 4.00 Contact Hours.

Description:
Women understandably fear breast cancer. Breast cancer can also occur in men, although the diagnosis is most frequently associated with women. Most people know someone who has been affected by a diagnosis of breast cancer. Great strides have been made in the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer. An individualized approach to care that targets cell type, an individual’s profile/risk, genetic components, and the stage at diagnosis can result in different therapy options among patients.

Nurses play a key role in informing patients on the advances, the importance of individualizing the approach to therapy and offering support during each phase of the cancer diagnosis and care. With early detection and effective treatment, women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer can realistically expect to survive and live happy productive lives. This course provides nurses with essential information about the epidemiology, risk factors, prevention and detection strategies, staging, and treatments for breast cancer in women.

Course Objectives:
• Discuss the main risk factors for breast cancer.
• Describe prevention and early detection strategies based on the American Cancer Society’s guidelines.
• Explain the diagnostic evaluation/workup for breast cancer.
• Identify significant terminology in a pathology report.
• Describe systemic treatment modalities for breast cancer.
• Describe postoperative recovery options and rehabilitation strategies.