Module

Current Hormonal Therapy Strategies for Estrogen Receptor–Positive Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

Source: Management of ER+ Postmenopausal Early Breast Cancer

Current Hormonal Therapy Strategies for Estrogen Receptor–Positive Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

Program Director: Paul E. Goss, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FRCP

Faculty:

Ruth O'Regan, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 05/09/08

Expiration Date: 05/08/09

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Learning Objectives

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

Describe current hormonal treatment strategies for ER-positive postmenopausal breast cancer patients
Discuss the mechanism of action of aromatase inhibitors
Cite clinical trial efficacy data supporting the use of tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors in ER-positive postmenopausal early-stage breast cancer patients

Topics covered include:

Introduction
ATAC Trial: Anastrozole vs Tamoxifen
BIG 1-98: Letrozole vs Tamoxifen
IES: Tamoxifen vs Tamoxifen Followed By Exemestane
Anastrozole Sequencing Studies
MA.17: Tamoxifen Followed by Letrozole or Placebo
Summary

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