Preoperative Therapy in Breast Cancer: Lessons from the Treatment of Locally Advanced Disease

Preoperative Therapy in Breast Cancer: Lessons from the Treatment of Locally Advanced Disease Antonio C. Wolff, M.D., Nancy E. Davidson, M.D. Oncologist 2002; 7: 239-245. Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in breast cancer and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (optional). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Better understand the current state of the art of managing patients with locally advanced breast cancer. Understand how primary, preoperative systemic treatment might be incorporated into the management of patients with early stage breast cancer. Understand the status of ongoing and recently completed clinical trials in this important area of multi-modality patient care. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Activity Information Accreditation CME Instructions For Credit Privacy Statement Hardware/Software Requirements Release Date: June 13, 2002 Most Recent Review: June 10, 2005* Most Recent Update: Mar. 7, 2003 Date Credit Expires: Apr. 10, 2007 Time to Complete: 1 hour Medium: Internet Online *Click here to learn more about our review process.