OVERVIEW

Breast Cancer-Refresher 2017 is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and will be held from Sep 12, 2017 - Sep 11, 2020.

The target audience for this medical event is radiation oncologists, surgeons, and radiation oncology, residents. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description:
This session will focus on the management of breast cancer. It will cover patient selection for breast conservation, the appropriate surgical margin, fractionation and management of the regional nodes in women with axillary nodal involvement. It will also include management of DCIS, postmastectomy radiation and management of the patient with locally advanced and inflammatory disease. In addition, the vexing issue of radiation following preoperative systemic therapy (both with and without a complete response) will be addressed. Finally, treatment planning issues unique to breast cancer will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Increase the use of hypofractionation in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer.
• Discuss the role of regional nodal radiation in women with positive lymph nodes.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.