Breast Cancer: New Treatments and Improved Therapies

Breast Cancer: New Treatments and Improved Therapies Larry Norton Oncologist 2006; 10: 370-381 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine 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 (required). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Discuss the theoretic kinetic principles that determine tumor growth. Explain the meaning and relevance of "dose-dense" therapy. Apply tumor growth kinetic principles to treatment planning. Describe some of the evolving biology of breast cancer subsets and how this might affect treatment planning. 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: Dec. 16, 2006 Most Recent Review: Dec. 16, 2006* Most Recent Update: Dec. 16, 2006 Date Credit Expires: Dec. 16, 2008 Time to Complete: 1 hour Medium: Internet Online *Click here to learn more about our review process.

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