Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.
We can expect approximately 180,000 to 200,000 cases of invasive breast cancer to be diagnosed in the next year. Approximately 50,000 of these women will die from the disease. Through participation in this program, participants should be able to understand the pathology of the disease to include risk factors, the different types of breast cancer, and the significance of breast cancer markers. Participants will gain an understanding of the prevention, risk factor analysis, diagnosis and treatment options for patients in order to improve the management and outcomes for their patients. The Southern Medical Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours in Category 1 Credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.