MercyOne Breast Cancer Symposium: Genetics and Life After Breast Cancer - Navigating Survivorship

Des Moines, IA US
April 22, 2025

Overview

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The cost to attend is $35.

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MercyOne Comfort Health Center for Women employees attend for free. Please contact your manager for the registration code.
 

PURPOSE

MercyOne Kaztmann Breast Care and the Richard Deming Cancer Center present a breast cancer symposium intended for all healthcare professionals and individuals interested in the care of patients and their families who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Up-to-date information is provided by providers caring for breast cancer patients and their families.

Target Audience

This program is intended for all healthcare professionals and individuals interested in the ongoing care and concerns of patients who have survived breast cancer. 

Agenda

The agenda is subject to change. 

8:30 am

Welcome/Katzmann Breast Care Update

Tiffany Torstenson, DO, FACOS
Breast Surgical Oncologist, MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

9:00 am

Family Member Testing

Elizabeth McDonald Blume, MGC, LGC
Family Risk Program Genetic Counselor, MercyOne

  1. Describe the process of genetic counseling and testing.
  2. Describe features of hereditary cancer syndromes and NCCN genetic testing guidelines.
  3. Identify resources for patients and their families about hereditary cancer and genetic testing.
10:00 amBreak
10:30 am

De-Escalation of Radiation Treatment

Emily Merfeld, MD
Radiation Oncologist, MercyOne Radiation Oncology 

  1. Describe the toxicities of breast radiation therapy.
  2. Discuss de-escalation efforts in postmenopausal ER+ breast cancer.
  3. Discuss de-escalation efforts in DCIS.

11:30 am

Lunch
12:30 pm

Lymphedema after Surgery

Kendyl Struve, OTD, OTR/L, CLT
Lymphedema Therapist, MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

  1. Identify components and functions of the lymphatic system.
  2. Recognize signs and symptoms of lymph edema.
  3. Discuss the impact of lymphedema on the quality of life and survivorship.
  4. Explain lymphedema treatment options.
1:30 pm

Integrative Oncology and Survivorship

Richard Deming, MD
Medical Director, MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

  1. Identify the physical, psychosocial, financial, spiritual, and philosophical issues that cancer survivors face during and after treatment.
  2. Describe integrative oncology and its role in addressing cancer survivors' needs.
  3. Explain the programming components at the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center and Above + Beyond Cancer survivorship program.
2:30 pmBreak
2:45 pm

Voices of Hope: Empowering Patients and Families in the Cancer Journey

  1. List resources to support survivors and their families after breast cancer.
3:45 pmQuestion and Answer Session
4:00 pmAdjourn
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 5.25 AOA Category 2­A
    • 5.25 CE Contact Hour(s)
    • 5.25 IBON
    Course opens: 
    01/15/2025
    Course expires: 
    04/22/2025
    Event starts: 
    04/22/2025 - 8:30am CDT
    Event ends: 
    04/22/2025 - 4:00pm CDT
    Cost:
    $35.00
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    Location

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    East Tower Auditorium
    1111 6th Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    United States

    CE Credits

    ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS

    • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 5.25 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
    • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and MercyOne Comfort Health Center for Women. DMU designates this live activity for 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • Nurses: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 5.25 continuing education contact hour(s). Nurses must attend the entire session to receive credit. Partial session credit is prohibited and will be forfeited.
    • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

    EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

    No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

    DISCLOSURE

    The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

    Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Susan Beck, DO, FACOS - Planning Committee Member
    • Kim Casper-Bruett, MSN, RN - Activity Coordinator and Planning Committee Member
    • Richard Deming, MD - Speaker
    • Darby Hill - Speaker
    • Amy Hughes, RN - Planning Committee Member
    • Tracey Jurgensmeier, ARNP - Planning Committee Member
    • Elizabeth McDonald Blume, MGC, LGC - Speaker
    • Emily Merfeld, MD - Speaker
    • Kelly Pfundheller, MSN, FNP-BC, CBCN - Planning Committee Member
    • Brenda Schoen, BSN, RN - Activity Director
    • Kendyl Struve, OTD, OTR/L, CLT - Speaker
    • Tiffany Torstenson, DO, FACOS - Moderator
    • Katlyn Wood, BSN, RN - Planning Committee Member

    DISCLAIMER

    The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

    Available Credit

    • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 5.25 AOA Category 2­A
    • 5.25 CE Contact Hour(s)
    • 5.25 IBON

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    Price

    Cost:
    $35.00
    Please login or Create an Account to take this course.

    MercyOne Comfort Health Center for Women employees attend for free. Please contact your manager to obtain the registration code to bring your balance to $0.

    CANCELLATION POLICY

    • All cancellations must be received in writing at cme@dmu.edu.
    • A nonrefundable administrative fee of $10 will be charged for all cancellations.
    • No refunds will be given three (3) business days before the activity start date.
    • Canceled registrations can be transferred to another individual for the same activity.
    • Individuals who fail to attend the activity (no-shows) will not receive any refund. Forfeited fees may not be applied to any other activity.