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Endocrine Therapy and Beyond


Thursday, May 1
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Course Moderators: Ronda S. Henry-Tillman, MD, FACS; Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS
Faculty: Amy Cyr, MD, FACS; Ronda S. Henry-Tillman, MD, FACS; Nathalie G. Johnson, MD, FACS; Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS; Toan T. Nguyen, MD, FACS; Daniela A. Ochoa, MD, FACS; Anna Weiss, MD, FACS

Course Description:

Participants will learn the data supporting the use of both neoadjuvant and adjuvant endocrine therapy for patients with high risk and hormone-receptive breast cancer. There will also be a focus on surgeons as prescribers and managing patient side effects and potential complications.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the indications for neoadjuvant endocrine therapy.
  • Describe the adjuvant endocrine therapy options for pre- and post-menopausal patients.
  • Identify and mitigate the side effects of endocrine therapy.
  • Understand the data from the landmark trials of neoadjuvant and adjuvant endocrine therapy.

CME Credit Information:

This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Check back for credit designation updates.

Onsite Agenda:

7:30 AM
Check-in and Breakfast
8:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Ronda S. Henry-Tillman, MD, FACS; Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS
8:10 AM
Understanding Molecular Subtypes and Those That Are Most Likely to Benefit From Endocrine Therapy
Toan T. Nguyen, MD, FACS
8:30 AM
Landmark Trials of Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy and When to Consider for Your Patient
Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS
8:50 AM
Assessing Response to Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy and Its Impact on Adjuvant Treatment
Anna Weiss, MD, FACS
9:10 AM
Audience Polling and Discussion: Who Should Prescribe and for Which Patients?
Amy Cyr, MD, FACS; Ronda S. Henry-Tillman, MD, FACS; Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS; Daniela A. Ochoa, MD, FACS
9:40 AM
Break
10:00 AM
Landmark Trials of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Daniela A. Ochoa, MD, FACS
10:20 AM
Genomic Assays: Interpretation of Results and How It Impacts the Adjuvant Therapy for Your Patient
Nathalie G. Johnson, MD, FACS
10:40 AM
Endocrine Therapy for Unique Populations: Male Patients, Poor surgical candidates
Ronda S. Henry-Tillman, MD, FACS
11:00 AM
Side Effects of Endocrine Therapy and Managing Patient Symptoms
Amy Cyr, MD, FACS
11:20 AM
Case Presentation and Panel Discussion
Amy Cyr, MD, FACS; Ronda S. Henry-Tillman, MD, FACS; Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS; Daniela A. Ochoa, MD, FACS
11:50 AM
Final Remarks and Take-home Message
Ronda S. Henry-Tillman, MD, FACS; Julie A. Margenthaler, MD, FACS
12:00 PM
Adjourn