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:
Categories: Mammography/Breast Imaging, Radiation Therapy/Dosimetry
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.
Category | Content Area | Credits |
---|---|---|
Breast Sonography | Patient Care | 0.5 |
Breast Sonography | Procedures | 0.5 |
Magnetic Resonance | Procedures | 0.5 |
Mammography | Patient Care | 0.5 |
Mammography | Procedures | 0.5 |
PTH | Procedures | 0.75 |
Radiation Therapy | Patient Care | 0.25 |
Radiation Therapy | Procedures | 0.75 |
Radiologist Assistant | Procedures | 1 |
Sonography | Procedures | 0.5 |
Category | Subcategory | Credits |
---|---|---|
Breast Sonography | Breast Interventions | 0.25 |
Breast Sonography | Pathology | 0.25 |
Breast Sonography | Patient Interactions and Management | 0.5 |
Magnetic Resonance | Body | 0.5 |
Mammography | Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology | 0.25 |
Mammography | Mammographic Positioning, Special Needs and Imaging Procedures | 0.25 |
Mammography | Patient Interactions and Management | 0.5 |
PTH | Simulation | 0.25 |
PTH | Treatment Sites | 0.5 |
Radiation Therapy | Patient and Medical Record Management | 0.25 |
Radiation Therapy | Treatment Sites and Tumors | 0.25 |
Radiation Therapy | Treatment Volume Localization | 0.25 |
Radiation Therapy | Treatments | 0.25 |
Radiologist Assistant | Thoracic Section | 1 |
Sonography | Superficial Structures and Other Sonographic Procedures | 0.5 |
Category | Credits |
---|---|
Mammography | 1 |
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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