STATEMENT OF NEED / TARGET AUDIENCE
Medical oncology, particularly breast cancer, is one of the most rapidly advancing and developing fields of
medicine. The constant emergence of new systemic agents, new indications for existing systemic agents, novel
therapies, clinical trials and research findings demands that oncology nurses remain dedicated to continuing
education in order to offer their patients the best care possible. This program provides registered nurses access
to the most up-to-date research developments in breast cancer and the opinions of oncology nurses and research
leaders with experience and expertise in the field. This information can be effectively translated into everyday
patient management decisions.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
To present the most current research developments in breast cancer and to provide the perspectives of medical
oncologists, oncology nurses and patients on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR THIS ISSUE OF BREAST CANCER UPDATE FOR NURSES
- Discuss the clinical implications of emerging clinical trial data in breast cancer treatment and how to
incorporate these data into management strategies in the adjuvant, neoadjuvant and metastatic settings.
- Discuss the selection and sequencing of endocrine therapy in the adjuvant and metastatic settings.
- Describe the risks and benefits of chemotherapeutic agents and regimens in the adjuvant
and metastatic settings.
- Describe the computerized risk models and genetic markers to determine prognostic information on the
quantitative risk of breast cancer relapse.
- Explain the risks and benefits of incorporating biologic agents in the adjuvant and metastatic settings.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
CNA/ANCC
This educational activity for 2.9 contact hours is provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM). PIM is
an approved provider of continuing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number
13485, for 2.9 contact hours.
A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and a completed posttest
with a score of 70% or better. Your statement of credit will be mailed to you within three weeks.
HOW TO USE THIS CNE ACTIVITY
This is an audio CNE activity. This book contains a continuing nursing education post-test, and the corresponding
website BreastCancerUpdate.com/Nurses includes links to relevant full-text articles and abstracts. There
are no fees for participating and receiving CNE credit for this activity. To receive credit during the period of
December 2006 through December 2007, participants should read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures,
listen to the CDs, review the internet references and complete the Post-test and Evaluation Form located in the
back of this book or on the BreastCancerUpdate.com/Nurses website and mail or fax the evaluation form to
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine
