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  • Approval: This course is approved by MDCB - an approved continuing education provider of ARRT.
  • Release Date: 1/3/2023
  • Expiration Date: 1/4/2026
  • Credit Hours: 1 Credit
  • Course Description and objectives:

    Course Description
    Male breast cancer (MBC) is a rare disease that has become more prevalent over the past decade. Because MBC is so rare, most of the published information regarding the disease is extrapolated from female breast cancer data. It appears that males do not benefit from the advancements leading to earlier breast cancer diagnosis and improved cancer care in the same way females have in the last 10 years. Male patients are often misdiagnosed at initial presentation or imaging results are inconclusive. Although mammograms and sonograms are the standard for initial breast examination in both men and women, it may be possible that an alternative form of imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging could be more effective at diagnosing breast cancer in males in earlier stages. This article presents an overview of the epidemiology and etiology of MBC and uses 2 case studies to illustrate challenges in the initial diagnosis of MBC and the role of imaging and postoperative radiation therapy in breast cancer treatment.

    Learning Objectives
    After reading this article, the participant should be able to:

    • Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of MBC.
    • Describe the role of radiation therapy for breast cancer patients in the postoperative setting.
    • Assess the difference and significance of estrogen and progesterone receptor positive and negative tumors.
    • Explain the difference between diagnostic and simulation computed tomography scans.

    Categories: Mammography/Breast Imaging, Radiation Therapy/Dosimetry

  • CE Information:

    CE Information
    In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the “Take CE Test!” link to access the post-test.

    Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must obtain a score of 75% to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.

    Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 1.0 ARRT Category A credits.

    Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.

    Approved by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board for MDCB credit.

    This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same or any subsequent biennium.

  • Structured Education Credit Valuations:

    CategoryContent AreaCredits
    Breast SonographyPatient Care0.5
    Breast SonographyProcedures0.5
    Magnetic ResonanceProcedures0.5
    MammographyPatient Care0.5
    MammographyProcedures0.5
    PTHProcedures0.75
    Radiation TherapyPatient Care0.25
    Radiation TherapyProcedures0.75
    Radiologist AssistantProcedures1
    SonographyProcedures0.5

  • CQR Credit Valuations:

    CategorySubcategoryCredits
    Breast SonographyBreast Interventions0.25
    Breast SonographyPathology0.25
    Breast SonographyPatient Interactions and Management 0.5
    Magnetic ResonanceBody0.5
    MammographyAnatomy, Physiology and Pathology0.25
    MammographyMammographic Positioning, Special Needs and Imaging Procedures0.25
    MammographyPatient Interactions and Management 0.5
    PTHSimulation0.25
    PTHTreatment Sites0.5
    Radiation TherapyPatient and Medical Record Management0.25
    Radiation TherapyTreatment Sites and Tumors0.25
    Radiation TherapyTreatment Volume Localization0.25
    Radiation TherapyTreatments0.25
    Radiologist AssistantThoracic Section 1
    SonographySuperficial Structures and Other Sonographic Procedures0.5

  • California Credit Categories Valuations:

    CategoryCredits
    Mammography1


Challenges of Diagnosing and Treating Male Breast Cancer: Radiation Oncology Case Studies

Lee Culp, BA, R.T.(T)(ARRT)®*, Andy Kressin, BS*, and Nishele Lenards, MS, CMD, R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT)®, FAAMD**

*Graduate Student, Medical Dosimetry Program, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
**Medical Dosimetry Program Director, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Past President, American Association of Medical Dosimetrists.    

Disclosures: The authors report having no significant financial or advisory relationships with corporate organizations related to this activity.

ABSTRACT

Male breast cancer (MBC) is a rare disease that has become more prevalent over the past decade. Because MBC is so rare, most of the published information regarding the disease is extrapolated from female breast cancer data. It appears that males do not benefit from the advancements leading to earlier breast cancer diagnosis and improved cancer care in the same way females have in the last 10 years. Male patients are often misdiagnosed at initial presentation or imaging results are inconclusive. Although mammograms and sonograms are the standard for initial breast examination in both men and women, it may be possible that an alternative form of imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging could be more effective at diagnosing breast cancer in males in earlier stages. This article presents an overview of the epidemiology and etiology of MBC and uses 2 case studies to illustrate challenges in the initial diagnosis of MBC and the role of imaging and postoperative radiation therapy in breast cancer treatment.

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