Identifying Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer Course for Physicians

Identifying Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer Course for Physicians is organized by ContinuingEducation.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation and will be held during Nov 13, 2014 - Jun 30, 2020.

The target audience for this medical event is intended for an interprofessional audience, including nurses and physicians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

About 249,260 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in women in the U.S. in 2016. While most breast cancers are sporadic events, up to 10% are thought to be attributed to a hereditary predisposition. A strong family history suggesting a genetic mutation predisposing a woman to breast cancer is certainly worth further investigation. However, additional risk factors beyond family history may increase a woman’s risk of developing the disease. Healthcare providers, such as nurses, advanced practice nurses, and physicians, must be aware of both a woman’s personal history and family history to better assess her risk of developing breast cancer. Individualized risk assessment allows the healthcare provider to have a meaningful discussion with the patient about prevention and screening.

Conference Objectives are :
The goal of this continuing education program is to provide nurses, advanced practice nurses, and physicians with generalized information about patients who are at high risk for breast cancer because of personal or family histories, including those that suggest a genetic predisposition.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
• Identify key factors in a woman’s personal and family history that may put her at high risk for breast cancer
• Discuss the significance of a BRCA mutation
• Describe the recommended plan for high-risk screening

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