OVERVIEW

This review is designed to offer a comprehensive discussion of practice-changing implications, and a current perspective on breast cancer research with relevance for the practicing clinician. Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and nurses treating breast cancer patients are encouraged to attend.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Summarize information relevant to the surgical management of breast cancer.
• Review current information on the hormonal management of breast cancer.
• Discuss novel targets in the therapy of breast cancer and their clinical implications including the role of conventional chemotherapy and of novel combinations involving conventional chemotherapy.
• Identify emerging radiation techniques and the status of these techniques in the care of patients with breast cancer.
• Review current risk prediction methods and prevention strategies.

ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.