Familial Breast Cancer Study Day
Short course
In Manchester
Description
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Type
Short course
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Location
Manchester
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Duration
1 Day
To learn: The epidemiology of breast cancer. The role of primary care in management of at risk women. Risk estimation. The hereditary breat cancer genes (BRCA 1 & 2, p53). The process of genetic testing for breast cancer. The psychological consequences of being at risk/having tests. Update on mammographic screening and MRI. Patient choices: preventative surgery and breast cancer family history clinics. Suitable for: Breast care nurses/. Radiographers.
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Course programme
This training day focuses on the role of primary and secondary care in delivering familial breast cancer services as outlined by NICE guidance. The programme provides a series of talks by expert professionals from the fields of research and current clinical practice, and also includes a talk from the patient's perspective.The talks will be followed by an interactive session with discussion of the topics covered.
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Familial Breast Cancer Study Day