Introduction to Breast Cancer: From Biology to Treatment
Explore essential concepts in breast cancer science, from cellular mechanisms to cutting-edge diagnostic tools and treatment approaches.
Explore essential concepts in breast cancer science, from cellular mechanisms to cutting-edge diagnostic tools and treatment approaches.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to breast cancer, covering its biology, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Led by experts from Yale Cancer Center, it explores topics such as genetic predisposition, screening methods, surgical options, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies. The course also addresses special cases like inflammatory breast cancer and male breast cancer, and discusses clinical trials and survivorship. Designed for healthcare professionals, students, patients, and anyone interested in understanding breast cancer, it offers a blend of scientific knowledge and practical insights into patient care and support.
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What you'll learn
Understand the epidemiology and risk factors associated with breast cancer
Explain the genetic basis of breast cancer, including BRCA mutations
Describe the pathophysiology and different types of breast cancer
Understand screening methods and diagnostic procedures for breast cancer
Explain various surgical options for breast cancer treatment
Describe radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy approaches
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This course includes:
7.5 Hours PreRecorded video
6 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive overview of breast cancer, from its biological foundations to the latest treatment strategies. It begins with an introduction to breast cancer epidemiology and risk factors, including genetic predisposition. The curriculum then delves into the pathophysiology of breast cancer, exploring different types and stages of the disease. Students learn about diagnostic techniques, including screening methods and biopsy procedures. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to treatment modalities, covering surgical options, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and targeted therapies. The course also addresses special topics such as inflammatory breast cancer, male breast cancer, and breast cancer during pregnancy. It includes discussions on clinical trials, their importance in advancing treatment, and issues related to survivorship. Throughout the course, expert interviews provide insights into current research and clinical practice. The course aims to equip learners with a well-rounded understanding of breast cancer, beneficial for healthcare providers, patients, and anyone interested in this field.
Welcome to the Course!
Module 1 · 23 Minutes to complete
Risks and Prevention
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Under the Microscope
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Making the Diagnosis
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
All About Surgery
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Beyond the Knife
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Potpurri
Module 7 · 4 Hours to complete
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Professor of Surgery
Anees is the Director of The Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital, an Associate Professor in Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, Program Director of the Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship, and Assistant Director for Global Oncology at Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center. A Canadian, she completed her BSc and MD at the University of Alberta, general surgery residency and MSc at the University of Saskatchewan, and fellowships and degrees at UT M. D. Anderson, Harvard, and the University of Louisville. She built Kentucky's first accredited Breast Center and led Yale to its first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Northeast. Her recent work is published in the New England Journal of Medicine. She also teaches, mentors, and is the Breast Surgery Section Editor for UpToDate. She completed an MBA in Leadership in Healthcare at Yale's School of Management.
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