Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, prevalence, genetic risk factors​
• Management​
  • When and how to take a family history of breast cancer, how to assess risk of breast cancer and need for referral, what information and support to provide, managing hormonal contraception and HRT options​
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• How to make an assessment of a person's risk of developing breast cancer​.
• When to refer appropriately to secondary care or other specialist service​.
• What general information and advice to provide the person​.
• What hormonal contraception is suitable for a woman with a family history of breast cancer​.
• How to manage a woman who wishes to take hormone replacement therapy.

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