Breast Cancer for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course

By the completion of this learning activity, the nurse should be able to:

• Discuss the epidemiology of breast cancer in the US and risk factors for the development of the disease.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the primary classifications and subtypes, hormone receptivity, and other clinical features.
• Identify the various treatment modalities for breast cancer and recognize the most common adverse effects and monitoring parameters of oral and intravenous treatments to safeguard patient care and provide appropriate patient education.
• Summarize breast cancer screening and early detection recommendations and guidelines for both average-risk and high-risk women to use when educating patients.