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Endocrine Therapy


Thursday, April 30
8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Course Moderators: Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS; Anna Weiss, MD, FACS
Faculty: Carla S. Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS; Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS; Alyssa Throckmorton, MD, FACS; Anna Weiss, MD, FACS; Austin D. Williams, MD, MSEd, FACS

Course Description:

Participants will learn the data supporting the use of both neoadjuvant and adjuvant endocrine therapy, as well as CDK4/6 inhibitors, for patients with hormone-receptive breast cancer. There will also be a focus on surgeons as prescribers and managing patient side effects and potential complications.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the landmark neoadjuvant and adjuvant endocrine therapy trials.
  • Identify the optimum genomic assays for specific patient scenarios and understand how to interpret the results.
  • Describe methods for mitigating side effects of endocrine therapy.

CME Credit Information:

This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Check back for credit designation updates.

Onsite Agenda:

7:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS; Anna Weiss, MD, FACS
8:10 AM
Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy: Which Patients Benefit Most?
Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS
8:35 AM
Genomic Assays: Choosing the Right Test and Interpreting the Results
Carla S. Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS
9:00 AM
Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy: Landmark Trials and How to Determine Which to Use
Anna Weiss, MD, FACS
9:25 AM
Managing the Side Effects of Endocrine Therapy
Alyssa Throckmorton, MD, FACS
9:50 AM
Combination Therapy: When Should CDK4/6 Inhibitors Be Considered
Austin D. Williams, MD, MSEd, FACS
10:15 AM
Q&A
12:00 PM
Lunch
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