Introduction to Breast Cancer Course Course

Module 1: Welcome to the Course!
Duration: ~23 minutes

• Introduction to course objectives and structure

• Overview of resources and community engagement opportunities 

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: The Doctor’s Office
Duration: ~1 hour

• Diagnostic procedures and imaging techniques

• Pathology reports and their interpretations

• Patient-doctor communication and shared decision-making

Module 5: The Operating Room
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: Survivorship
Duration: ~1 hour

• Life after treatment: monitoring and follow-up

• Psychosocial support and quality of life

• Long-term health considerations

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