Health Care Provider Education

Introduction

The US Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network provide recommendations to help health care providers and patients understand their risk of early-onset breast cancer. These recommendations can help doctors and women decide which preventive steps are right for women at increased risk.

Early-Onset Breast Cancer

Continuing education courses on understanding early-onset breast cancer

Continuing education credits are available through February 28, 2025. Free registration is required.

Part I: Risk Factors

This course covers factors that contribute to increased risk for early-onset breast cancer, including risk factors related to genetics, race and ethnicity, breast density, family history, and health history.

Part II: Engaging With Patients at Risk

Topics include risk assessment and risk reduction strategies, communication techniques, genetic counseling and testing, the effect of health disparities, and special considerations for survivors.

Strategies for assessing and managing risk

Assessing Risk in Young Patients

Guidelines to identify young women at higher risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Sept. 24, 2024

Strategies for Managing Risk

Recommendations for preventive measures women with an increased risk of breast cancer can take.

Sept. 24, 2024