Early Stage Breast Cancer: New Treatment Approaches

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English - June 30, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratings
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- Overview of Early Stage Breast Cancer, including Diagnosis & Staging
- Communicating with the Breast Cancer Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask
- Diagnostic Testing & Technologies, including Hormone Status, Biomarkers, Genomics & Genetic Testing
- What Specialists Comprise the Health Care Team: Medical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist & Surgical Oncologist
- Current Standard of Care and New & Emerging Treatment Approaches
- The Importance of Adherence: Taking Treatment on Schedule
- Discussion of Clinical Trials: How Clinical Trials Add to Treatment Options
- The Role of Genetic Counseling
- Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
- Communicating with the Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Follow-Up Appointments
- Questions for Our Expert Speakers