Guidelines and Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
CE: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
This session will provide a comprehensive update of the current guidelines and recommendations on breast cancer surveillance, screening, diagnosis, and treatments. With nearly one in eight women diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, PAs in the fields of primary care, OBGYN, and surgery need to be up to date on screening protocols, patient risk factors, and appropriate referral patterns for optimal surgical or medical intervention. Reference: Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics. May 22, 2024. Accessed May 25, 2024. https://www.breastcancer.org/facts-statistics
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
Recall rates of breast cancer in the U.S.
Identify the different types of breast cancer
Recommend when and how frequently women should be performing mammograms
Recognize surgical and medical treatment options for breast cancer
