The Komen Distinguished Lecture
Date:
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm The Komen Maryland Affiliate Nursing Partnership: Advancing Education and Practice presents
Determining Who Gets Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Biology vs. Anatomy
Presented by Daniel F. Hayes, MD
Stuart B. Padnos Professor in Breast Cancer
Clinical Director, Breast Oncology Program
Professor, Internal Medicine Hematology/Oncology
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Overview
Research over the last 40 years has demonstrated a reduction in mortality due to adjuvant systemic therapy for breast cancer. The decision to recommend chemotherapy to cancer patients has traditionally been based on anatomic prognostic factors. However, recent research suggests that biologic factors can be used to personalize chemotherapy application. These factors and their implications will be discussed in this presentation.
About the Speaker
Daniel F. Hayes, MD, is clinical director of the Breast Oncology Program at the University of Michigan Cancer Center, where he is also a professor of internal medicine/hematology/oncology and the Stuart B. Padnos Professor of Breast Cancer Research. The University of Michigan Cancer Center is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center which emphasizes translation of innovative cancer research from the lab to the clinic. Dr. Hayes holds national leadership positions in breast oncology. His professional training and career are focused on bridging the gap between laboratory and clinical research.
Time
4-5:30 p.m. Reception immediately following lecture.
Fee
Free to all. Registration is required.
1.0 nursing contact hour available for $30*
1.0 social work continuing education unit available for $10**
Registration
To register, please visit http://www.eventrebels.com/umnurse or call 410-706-3767.
Location
University of Maryland School of Nursing
655 W. Lombard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
About the Partnership
The Komen Maryland Affiliate Nursing Partnership: Advancing Education and Practice is an innovative collaboration among the University of Maryland Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work; Coppin State University, Bowie State University, Salisbury University schools of nursing; and the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This partnership is a national model for heightening awareness, knowledge, and skills of health care faculty, students, practitioners, and community members about the detection and treatment of breast cancer.
*The University of Maryland School of Nursing Office of Professional Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
**This event qualifies for one Category 2 continuing education unit through the University of Maryland School of Social Work, an approved sponsor of social work continuing education in Maryland.
