Caring for the Patient with Breast Cancer - SPOC

What is breast cancer and how do oncology professionals care for patients with this disease? Amy Depue, RN, MSN, OCN, CBCN, will provide an overview of breast cancer and showcase current practices in care.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the different types of cancer and cancer professionals in a breast cancer clinic
  • Discuss different types of treatment for breast cancer and the care structures and professionals needed to deliver each type of treatment
  • Identify management issues specific to breast cancer and how a multidisciplinary team is used to deliver the best care

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/30/2023
Course expires: 
01/29/2028
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Amy Depue, RN, MSN, OCN, CBCN

Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator
Division of Oncology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

 

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation
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