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Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer Risk for Carriers of Germline Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2

Best Suited For: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician

CE Credits: 1 hours

Related Topics: Breast Cancer, Sexual Health & Fertility

Activity Description

This CE activity aims to educate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the implications of hormonal contraception use in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers and its association with breast cancer risk. This session aims to address a critical knowledge gap regarding the risks associated with hormonal contraception in high-risk populations, equipping pharmacy staff with the necessary information to guide patient counseling and decision-making. By reviewing the latest findings from the article, attendees will gain insight into the increased breast cancer risk observed among BRCA1 mutation carriers who use hormonal contraception.

CE Credit: 1 hour
Fee: This activity does not require payment to register.

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the implications of hormonal contraception use in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers and its association with breast cancer risk.
  • Investigate the methodology and assumptions used in the Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer Risk for Carriers of Germline Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 article.
    Summarize the key concepts and findings of the Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer Risk for Carriers of Germline Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 article.
    Relate the significance of Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer Risk for Carriers of Germline Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 article to clinical practice.

Obtaining CE Credit

To receive credit, you must and complete all the steps found in the “Complete Credit Requirements” link provided by the registration confirmation email from LecturePanda You may also use this page to obtain CE credit. After following the link on this page to in order to receive credit:

  • Reviewing the course learning materials.
  • Confirming information provided on registration.
  • Watching the CE video (if it is an enduring or on-demand CE activity) to its entirety
  • Submitting the CE Code (disclosed towards the end of all CE activities)
  • Completing all listed evaluations and CE assessments.  

Credit requirements must be completed before the date of the activity. Upon completion, credit will be transmitted electronically to the ACPE. All transmitted will be viewable in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours.