Conference Presentation Details - Overview
Rapid Reviews in Oncology: Breast Cancer Highlights
Release Date: January 20, 2010|
Expiration Date: January 20, 2011
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™|
Dec 16, 2009, Dallas, TX
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, you should be able to:
- Assess genomic and proteomic tools for the estimation of recurrence risk, prediction of benefit from chemotherapy, and individualization of therapeutic decision making
- Evaluate adjuvant endocrine options for postmenopausal patients, including timing and sequencing of aromatase inhibitors in adjuvant regimens and the integration of bone-targeted agents
- Individualize the management of patients with chemotherapy-refractory advanced breast cancer, including the incorporation of novel biologic and cytotoxic agents
- Review novel classes of targeted biologic agents and cytotoxic therapies currently under investigation for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer
- Assess available and investigational agents for improving bone health in patients receiving endocrine treatment for breast cancer
- Select eligible patients for promising clinical trials
Overview and Purpose
This on-demand Webcast is from the live Rapid Reviews in Oncology: Breast Cancer Highlights program held on December 16, 2009.
This program will alert physicians to the latest clinical data emerging from recent international meetings in the area of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. This program will focus on key results with the potential to change practice in breast oncology and will provide physicians with the necessary context to integrate the information into their practices to improve treatment selection and patient care.
Target Audience
This educational program is directed toward medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists interested in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. Fellows, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, researchers, and other health care professionals interested in the treatment of breast cancer are also invited to participate.
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