Program Description: 

The multidisciplinary breast tumor board is a weekly meeting of breast surgeons, plastic surgeons, radiologists who specialize in breast care, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genetics counselors and ancillary staff to discuss the cases of all breast cancer patients who will be treated in the Froedtert and Medical College Breast Cancer Center.  The purpose of these discussions is to ensure quality care for each patient. Cases are presented prior to initiation of treatment to ensure the optimal coordination of care, and then again after surgery to discuss how final pathologic findings might change management. While many institutions also hold breast tumor boards, the amount of scrutiny and presentation of cases prior to surgery makes the tumor board at the Froedtert breast center unique to the region of Southeastern Wisconsin. During discussion at the conference, a focus is placed on recent changes in literature and how that impacts each individual patient.  We also discuss clinical trials that are currently open, their rationale based on recent findings in the literature, and patient eligibility for participation on those trials.

Target audience: 
  • Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Nurse
  • Fellow/Residents
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Recognize and understand the importance of the multidisciplinary approach to the care of patients under malignant breast disease and ensure the input of providers across the spectrum of treatment modalities, including surgery, systemic therapy, radiation therapy, reconstructive surgery and ancillary services.
  • Enhance the fund of knowledge for the work-up and evaluation of patients with malignant breast disease, including the appropriate use of imaging technology and services of the Pathology Department.
  • Discuss and assist implementation of new treatment protocols for the multidisciplinary treatment of breast cancer and ensure care is delivered in compliance with quality guidelines
Faculty & credentials: 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Adam Currey, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Julie Sullivan, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Anubha Wadhwa, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Chandler Cortina, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Thomas Giever, DO
Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Lubna Chaudhary, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Solomon Cherian, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Tina Yen, MD
Professor, Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Amanda Kong, MD
Professor, Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Julie Jorns, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Jessica Fodrocy, NP
Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Kurt Techawatanaset, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Laura Field, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Philip Redlich, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin

Anna Purdy, NP
Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Contact

Name: 
Jodi Franklin
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 805-4488
Email: 
jofranklin@mcw.edu

ACCME Accreditation Statement:

The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals. 

 

 

Session date: 
06/27/2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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