How can imaging be used to guide treatment of breast cancer?

Authors: Rita Nanda, MD; Jessica W. T. Leung, MD, FACR, FSBI; John Lewin, MD, FACR, FSBI

Credits Available

Target Audience and Goal Statement
This activity is intended for radiologists, oncologists, advanced practice practitioners (physician assistants, nurse practitioners), and radiologic technologists.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to effectively collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to inform and optimize treatment of patients with breast cancer.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:
Have increased knowledge regarding the

• Role of imaging in staging breast cancer
• Role of imaging in assessing response to treatment of breast cancer

Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to

• Effectively collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize treatment for patients with breast cancer by incorporating imaging into treatment decision-making

Accreditation and Credit

This activity has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 1.00 hours of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.

How To Enroll and Participate

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Faculty

Moderator:

 
Rita Nanda, MD 
Associate Professor of Medicine 
Director, Breast Oncology Program 
The University of Chicago 
Chicago, Illinois 

Speakers: 

Jessica W. T. Leung, MD, FACR, FSBI 
Professor of Diagnostic Radiology 
Deputy Chair, Department of Breast Imaging 
The University of Texas 
MD Anderson Cancer Center 
Houston, Texas 

John Lewin, MD 
Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging 
Division Chief, Breast Imaging 
Yale School of Medicine 
New Haven, Connecticut 

Questions?

For questions regarding this program, please contact ICPME.
Email: information@icpmed.com

DISCLAIMER
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.