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HER2+ EBC: Evolution

CE / CME

The Evolving Therapeutic Landscape for HER2-Positive Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Pharmacists: 1.00 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Physicians: Maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: 1.00 Nursing contact hour

Released: August 10, 2020

Expiration: August 09, 2021

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In this module, Lee Schwartzberg, MD, FACP, provides an overview of the current status of HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer (EBC) management, including risk assessment, strategies for neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy to manage patients with lower-risk or high-risk disease, and safety considerations with HER2-targeted agents.

The key points discussed in this module are illustrated with thumbnails from an accompanying downloadable PowerPoint slideset that can be found here or downloaded by clicking any of the slide thumbnails in the module alongside the expert commentary.

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Before continuing with this educational activity, please take a moment to answer the following questions.

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