Starting on:
Aug 22, 2025
Ending on:
Dec 31, 2025
Moderator(s):
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
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Aug 22, 2025
Ending on:
Dec 31, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Noordin Bashir
Consultant Oncologist
Venue: Consultant Oncologist
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
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Approach to Managing HER2+ Breast Cancer
Starting on:
Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
Ending on:
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Venue:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Description
This Continuing Medical Education (CME) session focuses on the comprehensive approach to diagnosis and management of HER2-positive breast cancer, an aggressive subtype with distinct therapeutic options. The session will provide an overview of HER2 biology, diagnostic testing, treatment strategies across early and advanced disease, and the role of targeted therapies such as trastuzumab, pertuzumab, T-DM1, and newer agents. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice, sequencing of therapies, management of adverse effects, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to optimize patient outcomes.
Objectives
By the end of this CME session, participants will be able to:
Epidemiology and Biology
Describe the epidemiology, molecular biology, and prognostic implications of HER2-positive breast cancer.
Understand the role of HER2 testing (IHC, FISH) and its interpretation in guiding treatment decisions.
Diagnostic and Staging Approach
Apply appropriate diagnostic work-up and staging investigations for HER2+ breast cancer.
Incorporate biomarker testing in treatment planning.
Treatment of Early-Stage Disease
Discuss neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment strategies, including chemotherapy and HER2-targeted agents.
Evaluate indications for surgery and radiation in the context of systemic therapy.
Management of Advanced/Metastatic Disease
Review first-line, second-line, and later-line targeted therapies for metastatic HER2+ breast cancer.
Integrate novel agents and clinical trial options into care pathways.
Toxicity and Supportive Care
Recognize and manage cardiotoxicity and other adverse effects associated with HER2-targeted therapies.
Provide patient-centered counseling to improve adherence and quality of life.
Multidisciplinary and Survivorship Care
Highlight the role of multidisciplinary teams (oncologists, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, counselors).
Develop survivorship care plans including surveillance, lifestyle modification, and psychosocial support.
Presenters
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Dr.
Noordin Bashir
Consultant Pathologist
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital