Disparities in Breast Cancer: A Biology, Health Services and Solutions Story (RN-AH SPOC)

Originally presented January 9, 2019 as part of the UNC Cancer Network RN and Allied Health Lecture Series. This Self-Paced, Online Course expired February 12, 2020.

This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.

Presenters

Katherine Reeder-Hayes, MD, MBA, MSc

Katherine Reeder-Hayes, MD, MBA, MSc
Assistant Professor
UNC Breast Center
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, MPH

Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor
Health Policy and Management
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
Cancer Prevention and Control
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Disparities in Breast Cancer: A Biology, Health Services and Solutions Story

This seminar will review the epidemiology of breast cancer disparities and cost of care as a potential determinant of differentiated access to and outcomes of care. We will conclude with potential solutions and future research opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the epidemiology of racial disparities in breast cancer and identity the most affected subtypes.
  • Discuss how tumor biology impacts racial differences in breast cancer.
  • Identify evidence for disparities in treatment access and cost as factor in racial outcome differences.

Credits Offered

  • 1.0 ANCC (CNE) hours of study
  • 1.0 ACPE hours of study
  • 1 ASRT Category A CE Credit
  • General Participation

Requirements

To receive credit for this course, you must:

  1. Watch a lecture video recording.
  2. Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 80% or higher.
  3. Complete the course evaluation.
  4. Select credit type.

Estimated course completion time: 1 hour

Disclosures

This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the course directors, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (UNC CPD). Dr. Thomas Shea consults for Spectrum Pharma and receives research support from Millennium, Otsuka, GSK, BMS, Novartis and Seattle Genetics. Dr. James Coghill, MD, and CPD staff have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.

The presenters, Katherine Reeder-Hayes, MD, MBA, MSc, and Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, MPH, have no conflicts of interest relevant to this presentation.

Accreditation

This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.

Disclaimer

Please note: This course was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional.