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Nanotechnology: New Developments for Breast Cancer Treatment

"This session will use keypad technology and small group discussion to unravel breast cancer case studies. This program will deliver current, evidenced-based information on nanotechnology and targeted delivery systems for chemotherapy."

"This program is intended for oncology nurses interested in learning the latest information pertaining to the use of nanotechnology for the patient with breast cancer."

Length: 1:08:10
Player: Online tutorial
Produced by: Oncology Education Services, Inc. (OES), through an unrestricted grant from Abraxis Oncology.

As of September 2006 there is 1 webcast comprised of 4 parts (slide show with voice-over).

Part 1: "Nanotechnology: Current State of Knowledge"
Speaker: Linda Sveningson, MS, RN, AOCN®, Breast Cancer Nurse Case Manager, Roger Maris Cancer Center

Part 2: "Nanoparticle Technology"
Speaker: Mary Jo Pilat, PhD, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Developmental Therapeutics Program, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State Uninversity

Part 3: "Taxane Therapy and Nanotechnology"
Speaker: Patricia LoRusso, DO, Professor of Medicine, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State Uninversity

Part 4: "Clinical Application in Breast Cancer"
Speaker: Linda Sveningson, MS, RN, AOCN®, Breast Cancer Nurse Case Manager, Roger Maris Cancer Center