USMD's Updates in Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer (JS2011C)

Arlington, TX US
November 5, 2020

This annual USMD lecture is targeted toward professionals who evaluate and treat Breast Cancer patients via surgery and/or radiotherapy. This year's presenter will provide updates
on NCCN guidelines for genetics referrals and discuss the availability and impact of expanded genetic testing options (i.e. broader panel genetic testing). In addition, discussions
will include updates in management for individuals with hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, specifically with regard to cancer screening/prevention and treatment
considerations, and highlight the importance of interdisciplinary care.

Target Audience

This activity is targeted toward healthcare professionals who evaluate and treat Breast Cancer patients via surgery and/or radiotherapy.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and discuss updates in guidelines for genetics referrals
  • Identify and discuss the potential impacts on medical management for patients with a hereditary cancer predisposition syndrome.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA
  • 1.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/05/2020
Course expires: 
11/05/2021
Event starts: 
11/05/2020 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
11/05/2020 - 1:30pm CST
Cost:
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USMD Arlington Hospital
801 W Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017
United States
Committee member(s)

Marcia Crim

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Course Director(s)

Revathi Angitapalli, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kory Jones, MD, FACS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Revathi Angitapalli, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Marcia Crim

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kory Jones, MD, FACS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Potter

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Parker Read, MS, CGC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and USMD Arlington. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA
  • 1.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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