Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the topic of this presentation from UPMC’s Update in Internal Medicine 2010: Evidence-Based Approaches to Common Medical Problems.

Educational Objectives

• Increase skills for identifying individuals who are at high risk for BRCA mutations and should be offered the possibility of counseling and genetic testing
• Outline the current guidelines for administration of agents for risk reduction strategies for women at high risk for breast cancer
• Utilize evidence based follow-up care for asymptomatic survivors of early stage breast cancer

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Davidson has reported having no relevant relationships with any entities producing healthcare goods or services.

Accreditation Statement

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release Date 3/8/2011 | Review Date 3/8/2011 | Expiration Date 3/7/2012