Lymphedema Patient Care

Thursday, August 24, 2023, 7:00 AM - Monday, August 24, 2026, 8:00 AM

Management for breast cancer and lymphedema is evolving. The standard of care for breast cancer and for lymphedema span multiple disciplines, including surgical oncology, plastic surgery, medical and radiation oncology, breast radiology, as well as rehabilitation. Outcomes are optimized for patients when multidisciplinary care is well coordinated. The educational information presented by Dr Ted James and Dr. Dhruv Singhal will impact the clinical practice and behavior of the target audience by updating the knowledge of diagnoses and therapies for breast cancer, lymphedema, and breast reconstruction. The presentation will illustrate concrete examples of successful patient care through coordinated intervention by breaking down individual procedures and analyzing steps in patient care. Presenters will also discuss technique and challenges encountered in various surgical procedures.

1. Describe the most appropriate therapies for breast cancer, breast reconstruction, and lymphedema
2. Identify multidisciplinary strategies available for addressing complex patient diagnoses in the areas of lymphedema and breast cancer
3. Outline current surgical techniques used during breast and lymphedema surgery

In support of improving patient care, Maine Medical Center (MMC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. MMC can accredit continuing education activities with the following credit types: Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE), Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and American Psychological Association (APA). Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs) 

DISCLOSURE:
All planners, faculty, and other in control of the content of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (i.e., commercial organizations).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) Live Activity (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MaineHealth adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.