More: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 44th Annual Meeting

ASCO 2008: Breast Cancer in Older Women CME

May 30, 2008 - June 3, 2008, Chicago, Illinois

Author Information and Disclosures

This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Release Date: July 11, 2008; Valid for credit through July 11, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians

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Contents of This CME Activity

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Compare and contrast treatment options for older vs younger women
  2. Review recent clinical trial data with relevance to treatment of older women with breast cancer
  3. Discuss implications for clinical practice
Authors and Disclosures

Thomas A. Buchholz, MD
Disclosure: Thomas A. Buchholz, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Sandra A. Finestone, PsyD
Disclosure: Sandra A. Finestone, PsyD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH
Disclosure: Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Antonio C. Wolff, MD
Disclosure: Antonio C. Wolff, MD, has disclosed that he has received grants for clinical research from Roche.


Eric P. Winer, MD
Disclosure: Eric P. Winer, MD, has disclosed that he has received grants for clinical research and educational activities from and has served as an advisor or consultant to Genentech and GlaxoSmithKline.


Margie Miller
Disclosure: Margie Miller has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Jill W. Chamberlain
Disclosure: Jill W. Chamberlain has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
 
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