Provider and Caregiver Connection: Addressing Patient Concerns in the Management of Premenopausal Breast Cancer

Provider and Caregiver Connection: Addressing Patient Concerns in the Management of Premenopausal Breast Cancer is organized by Physicians' Education Resource LLC (PER) and will be held from Aug 31, 2018 - Aug 31, 2019.

The target audience for this medical event is directed toward medical oncologists, hematologists, surgical oncologists, nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses, physician assistants, (PAs) and psychiatrists involved in the treatment and management of premenopausal patients with advanced breast cancer.  Pharmacists, researchers, fellows, and other healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of breast cancer may also participate. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 2.0 Credits.

Description:
Treatment of premenopausal breast cancer has evolved in recent years with the advent of molecular diagnostics, the incorporation of ovarian suppression in endocrine therapy, and the addition of targeted therapeutic agents. Premenopausal women with breast cancer face unique medical and psychosocial challenges that impact treatment decisions and their adherence to therapy.

This educational activity has the dual objectives of updating healthcare providers on the latest developments in the treatment of premenopausal breast cancer, as well as bringing greater attention to the patient perspective along the continuum of care. This will be accomplished through a combination of didactic presentation (featuring audio clips of experts providing their perspectives on the state of the art in premenopausal breast cancer management) and an informative panel discussion hosted by expert clinicians featuring a patient and her caregiver-husband sharing their personal experiences, along with advice and valuable disease information.
By participating in this exciting program, you will learn about:
• Recent clinical studies that inform clinical decision-making and evolving treatment strategies for the premenopausal patient with breast cancer
• Optimizing care for the premenopausal patient with breast cancer by mitigating adverse events and addressing fertility preservation and quality-of-life concerns
• Effective communication with patients, their caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, you should be better prepared to:
• Differentiate considerations for the premenopausal patient and how these differ from postmenopausal treatment settings in the care of patients with breast cancer
• Determine how biomarker and genetic characterization informs clinical decision-making and evolving treatment strategies for the premenopausal patient with breast cancer
• Apply practical strategies to address inherent issues critical to optimize the care of younger women with breast cancer, including mitigation of treatment-related toxicities, quality-of-life concerns, and fertility preservation
• Incorporate skills that promote effective communication and coordination of care between the provider and the patient/caregiver in the management of premenopausal patients with breast cancer