The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with the information necessary to accurately diagnose and effectively treat breast cancer patients according to established guidelines, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and quality of life. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Outline the incidence and epidemiology of breast cancer.
2. Discuss the risk factors for breast cancer, identifying which factors are nonmodifiable versus modifiable.
3. Review hereditary breast cancers with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and inherited syndromes.
4. Outline the models used to determine these risks.
5. Review the anatomy and physiology of normal breast development and the lymphatic system.
6. Identify screening recommendations for the early detection of breast cancer.
7. Identify the pathology of