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Title

The younger woman with early breast cancer

CPD hours

2 Educational activity

Eligibility

FACRRM Recommended

Curriculum domains

Provide expert medical care in all rural contexts 
Provide primary care
Provide secondary medical care 

Curriculum learning areas

Differential diagnosis (DDx)
Adult internal medicine (AIM)

The younger woman with early breast cancer

Enrol

This course was developed by Cancer Australia as part of a six-part series on the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for women with early breast cancer. This course focuses on the issues that require consideration when caring for a younger woman diagnosed with early breast cancer.

This course focuses on the unique issues that require consideration when caring for a younger woman diagnosed with early breast cancer. Concerns include premature menopause, fertility and sexuality issues, and role functions that may be impacted - such as partnering, caring for young children, education and employment issues.

If you are not an ACRRM member and wish to apply for free access (sponsored via Cancer Australia), please click here to register.

Online learning hours:
2.00
Total hours:
2.00
 
Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the appropriate investigation and management of a younger woman presenting with a breast symptom.
  • Understand the range of additional considerations that may be required for a younger woman before treatment commences, such as fertility preservation, genetic counselling and the impact to a woman’s family and career.
  • Understand the physical and psychosocial issues relevant to a younger woman facing a diagnosis of, or undergoing treatment for, breast cancer.
  • Describe appropriate follow-up care options for a younger woman with breast cancer.


You will also be able to:

  • Access relevant resources to use and share with your patients; and
  • Access the related Cancer Australia online courses about breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care which complement this course.

Provider Information

Provider

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Contact

Education Development Team

Phone

61 07 3105 8200

Fax

61 07 3105 8299

Email

education@acrrm.org.au

Address

Level 1, 324 Queen Street
BRISBANE CITY
QLD, 4000