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This learning resource is a continuing education module in Medscape.  Use is free, but Medscape requires the user to create a login and password.  The module provides for .5 ANCC contact hours credit and .25 contact hours credit in the area of pharmacology.  The module is slides with narration. CEU credit is available through 9/24/2014. A full text version of the module is available.

The stated learning goals are:

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

-List nursing interventions to address symptoms associated with metastatic breast cancer and to improve patient outcomes and quality of life

-Identify side effects associated with chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and targeted agents used to treat metastatic breast cancer and strategies to mitigate these toxicities

-Apply counseling strategies to support patients and families experiencing psychological/emotional stresses when coping with advanced disease and treatment

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