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The Criteria for Improving Outcomes in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Guidelines, Individualized Treatment, and Enhanced Communication

Introduction

Over 207,000 women are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and over 40,000 deaths from this disease are expected. The majority of women with newly diagnosed breast cancer will have early-stage disease, which has a favorable prognosis. However, mounting evidence indicates that specific deficiencies in the treatment of early-stage disease hinder optimal clinical outcomes for some patients. Established national guidelines for the surgical and adjuvant treatment of early-stage disease are often not followed, with particular patient subpopulations disproportionately affected by these disparities in care. Furthermore, multiple independent lines of data support an increased need for improved communication between physicians and their patients.

This educational activity will be led by breast cancer experts who will present and discuss current guidelines, elucidate both the circumstances in which adherence to these guidelines are not being achieved and reasons for nonadherence, and propose strategies for increasing the use of guideline-recommended care for these patients. They will also explore the importance of doctor-patient communication, highlighting both barriers to and strategies for improved communication.

Target Audience

This is a 1-hour activity accredited for oncologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists. This activity will consist of a case-based, interactive lecture and question-and-answer sessions.

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