Breast Cancer in Men: Diagnosis, Treatment and Survivorship

Topics Covered

• Overview of the Diagnosis & Treatment of Breast Cancer in Men
• Detection of Breast Cancer in Men – Mammogram, Ultrasound, Biopsy
• Grading & Staging of Breast Cancer
• Understanding the Treatment of Breast Cancer in Men – Surgery, Radiation, Immunotherapy, Targeted Treatments
• Definition of Genetics & Genomics of Breast Cancer in Men
• Tools that Help Predict the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence in Men
• How Genomic Testing Informs Breast Cancer Treatment Planning for Men with Breast Cancer
• Critical Role of Genetic & Genomic Testing Throughout All Stages of Breast Cancer in Men
• The Value of Early Testing to Inform Treatment Choices
• Their Role in Selecting Your Best Cancer Treatment
• The Role of the Pathologist
• The Difference Between Inherited & Acquired or Sporadic Gene Mutations
• Understanding the Types of Gene Mutations
• Genetic Testing, Including Testing for BRCA Mutations
• Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects & Long Term Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment in Men
• Follow-Up Care
• Survivorship Care Plan
• Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
• Support for Men Living With & Surviving Breast Cancer
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Kathryn J. Ruddy, MD, MPH

Professor of Oncology, Mayo Clinic

Mara H. Rendi, MD, PhD

Pathologist specializing in Breast Cancer, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Hospital Pathology Associates and Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Diana L. Bearden, MS, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC

Oncology Dietitian, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Christina Monaco, MSW

Oncology Social Worker, CancerCare

Continuing Education Credits

(Live Only)

Social Workers: This program has been submitted to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, an approved provider through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, provider #CS4607, for 1.0 Contact Hour.

Cancer Care, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0088. This workshop is approved for 1.0 Contact Hour.

Registered Dietitians: This program has been submitted to the Commission on Dietetic Registration for one Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU).

To request continuing education paperwork, please email your name, profession and address to connect@cancercare.org after the program. All paperwork for continuing education credit must be requested, completed and submitted within two weeks of the live program.

Brochure

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