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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 1/11/2008 |
| Termination Date | 1/11/2011 |
| Cost |
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| Description | Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. Risk factors include: age, genetic predisposition, overweight, and using hormone replacement therapy to name a few. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Cynthia Kreger, MD and Adele Lipari, DO
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| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity the participant will be able to: 1.) Explain the contribution of CBE to the early detection of breast cancer. 2.) Identify variables influencing the effectiveness of CBE. 3.) Recognize the proper exam to order as the referring physician. 4.) Explain recent recommendations of digital mammography and MRI. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |