Module

Advances in Breast Cancer Screening and Imaging

Source: Breast Cancer Annual Update 2005

Advances in Breast Cancer Screening and Imaging


Program Director: Clifford A. Hudis, MD

Faculty:

  • Cherie Kuzmiak, DO

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/01/05

Expiration Date: 10/31/06


Physicians: maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 1.3 Nursing CE credits

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recount the indications for using ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography scanning in breast cancer imaging.

  • Describe study results comparing newer techniques with screen-film mammography.

  • Discuss novel and emerging techniques for detecting and imaging breast cancer.


Content includes:

  • Digital Mammography Systems
  • Digital Mammography vs Screen Film Mammography
  • Telemammography
  • Advanced Applications of Digital Mammography
  • Computer-Aided Detection
  • Ultrasound
  • Scintimammography
  • Positron Emission Tomography
  • Other Techniques
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