What will you in the Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution Course
Understand the basic biology and molecular subtypes of breast cancer
Identify risk factors, including genetic mutations beyond BRCA
Explore diagnostic methods such as biopsies and staging techniques
Examine treatment options including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies
Gain insights into survivorship and the psychosocial aspects of breast cancer care
Program Overview
Module 1: Welcome to the Course!
Duration: ~23 minutes
Introduction to course objectives and structure
Overview of resources and community engagement opportunitie
Module 2: Risks and Prevention
Duration: ~1 hour
Epidemiology of breast cancer
Genetic mutations beyond BRCA
Preventive strategies and lifestyle modifications
Module 3: Under the Microscope
Duration: ~1 hour
Fundamentals of cancer biology
Differentiation between in situ and invasive cancers
Understanding grades, stages, and molecular subtypes
Module 4: Making the Diagnosis
Duration: ~1 hour
Diagnostic procedures and imaging techniques
Pathology reports and their interpretations
Patient-doctor communication and shared decision-making
Module 5: All About Surgery
Duration: ~1 hour
Surgical options and considerations
Reconstruction and cosmetic outcomes
Post-operative care and recovery
Module 6: Beyond the Knife
Duration: ~2 hours
Radiation therapy: indications and side effects
Chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and targeted treatments
Managing treatment-related toxicities
Module 7: Potpourri
Duration: ~1 hour
Special topics: inflammatory breast cancer, male breast cancer, pregnancy-associated breast cancer
Clinical trials and their significance
Survivorship care and quality of life considerations
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Job Outlook
Healthcare Professionals: Enhance understanding of breast cancer for improved patient care
Medical Students and Trainees: Gain foundational knowledge in oncology
Public Health Workers: Inform community-based prevention and education programs
Researchers: Contextualize laboratory findings within clinical frameworks
Patients and Caregivers: Empower informed decision-making and advocacy
Specification: Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution
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