
Katzmann Breast Tumor Boards
Purpose
Current cancer cases are reviewed through multidisciplinary discussion, incorporating pathology, radiology, pharmacology, and other relevant clinical findings to support evidence-based treatment planning and patient care.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers who work at MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in the care and management of patients with breast cancer.
- Identify and interpret clinical, imaging, and pathological findings relevant to breast cancer diagnosis and management.
- Develop an evidence-based breast cancer treatment plan incorporating National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN) guidelines.
Facilitator

Tiffany Torstenson, DO, FACOS
Medical Director, Breast Surgical Oncologist, MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care
Dr. Torstenson finished her general surgery residency at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. She then completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Torstenson is actively involved in numerous clinical trials and strongly advocates for them for her patients. She has multiple publications and speaking appearances. She is skilled in ultrasonography, and her focus is oncoplastic breast surgery and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She actively participates in surgical education for residents in the general surgery program at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.
Course summary
- 1.00 AOA Category 1A
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 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
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 - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
- Devon Foster, DO - Planning Committee Member
- Brenda Schoen, RN, BSN - Planning Committee Member
- Kali Thompson, RN - Planning Committee Member
- Tiffany Torstenson, DO, FACOS - Activity Director and Facilitator
- Melani Walford, RN, BSN - Planning Committee Member
- Katlyn Wood, RN, BSN - Activity Coordinator and 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
- 1.00 AOA Category 1A

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