Psychological Care of Breast Cancer Patients

Psychological Care of Breast Cancer Patients is organized by AchieveCE.

Release Date: 10/17/2022
Expiration Date: 10/17/2025

Activity Overview
From October to December 2022, 50% of the proceeds from this course will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Despite the advances in breast cancer detection and treatment, on the psychological side, clinicians who have been involved in the emotional care of cancer patients can report that a breast cancer diagnosis can nevertheless generate many concerns for patients, as well as their families. Psychological interventions for breast cancer patients have well-documented success in reducing distress and enhancing psychosocial adaptation to disease. As such, these interventions have been highlighted as important mechanisms by which physical health can be improved. This activity focuses on the common issues that impact psychological adjustment to breast cancer and interventions that will help optimize care in the cancer context.

What you will learn:
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

• Identify at least 4 common issues that impact psychological adjustment to breast cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship, as well as the role of metastasis and risk for lymphedema.
• Identify 3 areas of a breast cancer survivor’s life to assess/monitor for signs of resilience or post-traumatic growth.
• Identify at least three interventions that can be used to enhance post-traumatic growth in breast cancer patients/survivors.