Instructors:

• Lori Settersten, PhD, WHNP, CFNP, BC, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, College of Nursing, and Nurse Practitioner, Aurora Quick Care & Planned Parenthood of WI
• Anne Dopp, RN, MSN, Well Woman Program, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
• Judy Tjoe, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Aurora Comprehensive Breast Health Centers - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Estimated completion time: 1 hour (.1 CEU)

Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide foundational knowledge about breast cancer in preparation for the study of breast cancer screening modalities as well as the follow up of abnormal screening results.

Audience: Primary care providers who perform breast cancer screenings.

Objectives: Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the incidence and prevalence of breast cancer among all women, as well as among special populations.
2. Discuss the myths and current evidence regarding genetic, environmental, and other risk factors for breast cancer.
3. Describe the pathophysiology of breast cancer and the progression of abnormal cell growth.
4. Consider implications for patient counseling.

Computer requirements: For the module and the introductory presentation, you will need:

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape 6, or higher
• Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher
• Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher or RealPlayer

This module is part of a series developed with support from: Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services - Well Woman Program CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program And in partnership with: University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing, WisTREC, and Continuing Education in Nursing University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Nursing University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine, Department of Medicine, and Continuing Medical Education Aurora Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Milwaukee WI

For more information on the other modules, please refer to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection home page.