Case Challenge

41-Year-Old, Premenopausal Woman With Fertility Concerns Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Source: Utilization of Prognostic and Prediction Tools for the Management of Breast Cancer

41-Year-Old, Premenopausal Woman With Fertility Concerns Diagnosed With Breast Cancer


Faculty:

  • Kevin R. Fox, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/13/06

Expiration Date: 11/12/07


Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Explain how the 21-gene Recurrence Score assay is used to detect the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence
  • Describe the optimal treatment regimens for premenopausal women with breast cancer who have fertility concerns
  • Explain the incidence and clinical implications of chemotherapy-induced amenorrhea

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.
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