Caring for the Patient with Breast Cancer

Caring for the Patient with Breast Cancer (NCCC SPOC)

Originally presented October 24, 2016 as part of the UNC Cancer Network North Carolina Community College Lecture Series.

Presenter

Amy DePue, BS, RN, OCN, CBCN
Oncology Nurse Navigator
UNC Breast Center
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Caring for the Patient with Breast Cancer

Amy DePue, BS, RN, OCN, CBCN will highlight special considerations for caring for patients with breast cancer

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the types, stages and diagnostic tests available for treating breast cancer patients.
  • Discuss the treatment options, management of side effects and emotional needs of patients with breast cancer.
  • Discuss the importance of collaboration and teamwork to enhance quality of care and patient outcomes.

Resources

Credits Offered

  • General Participation

Requirements

To receive a certificate of completion for this course, you must:

  1. Watch a lecture video recording.
  2. Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 75% or higher.
  3. Complete the course evaluation.
  4. Select the certificate of participation.

Estimated course completion time: 1 hour