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Cryoablation for Breast Cancer
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
Presented by Houston Methodist
This activity provides learners with an overview of the use of cryoablation in the treatment of breast cancer. The activity covers the principles of cryoablation, patient selection, procedural techniques, safety and efficacy, and potential complications of the procedure. The goal of this activity is to equip learners with the knowledge necessary to incorporate cryoablation into their clinical practice as a treatment option for breast cancer.
Optional Hands-on Workshop
This activity also offers a workshop option that features ultrasound guided needle placement and ultrasound guided cryoablations of lesions.
FEES
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
Physician (virtual lecture only) | $175 |
Physician (In-person lecture only) | $300 |
Physician (In-person lecture + workshop) | $500 |
HM Physician (lecture only) | $175 |
HM Physician (lecture + workshop) | $400 |
Allied Health Care Professional (virtual lecture only) | $75 |
Allied Health Care Professional (In-person lecture only) | $125 |
Allied Health Care Professional (In-person lecture + workshop) | $225 |
Resident / Fellow / Student (virtual lecture only) | $10 |
Resident / Fellow / Student (In-person lecture only) | $25 |
Resident / Fellow / Student (In-person lecture + workshop) | $50 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Physicians, radiologists, oncologists, interventional surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, and fellows will benefit from this course.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Identify the principles of cryoablation as a treatment option for breast cancer
- Evaluate patient selection criteria for cryoablation in the context of breast cancer treatment
- Discuss the procedural techniques, safety and efficacy, and potential complications associated with cryoablation as a treatment option for breast cancer
| TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER |
| 7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 7:55 AM | Welcome, Introduction, and Conference Overview | Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI |
| 8:00 AM | Cryoablation for Breast Cancer: The Basics | Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI |
| 8:30 AM | Cryoablation for Breast Cancer: Pathologic Findings | Mary R. Schwartz, MD |
| 9:00 AM | Cryoablation: Abscopal Effect and Immune Therapy | Robert C. Ward, MD |
| 10:00 AM | Break | |
| 10:15 AM | Fitting Cryoablation into Oncologic Care Treatment | Jenny C. Chang, MD |
| 10:45 AM | Evolution of Ablation for Malignant Tumors: The Big Picture | Davood J. Abdollahian, MD |
| 11:30 AM | Question and Answers Panel Discussion | Robert C. Ward, MD, Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI, Jenny C. Chang, MD, Davood J. Abdollahian, MD, Mary R. Schwartz, MD |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and Learn - Cryoablation: Ethical Issues Affecting Patient Treatment With Turf Conflicts Between Radiology and Surgery | Joanna Smolenski, PhD Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI |
| MITIE LAB | ||
| 1:00 PM | Escort Learners to MITIE | |
| 1:15 PM | Hands on Laboratory Cryoablation Procedure | |
| 3:00 PM | Adjourn | |
| * The lab portion is not certified for CE credit* | ||
LIVE (in-person attendance) will be held in Houston Methodist Dunn Rio Grande Conference Room, Houston, Texas 77030.
LIVESTREAM information will be provided to registered learners.
Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI – COURSE DIRECTOR
Professor of Clinical Radiology
Medical Director, Breast Care Centers
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Davood J. Abdollahian, MD
Interventional Radiology (IR)
Houston Radiology Associated
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology, Academic Institute
Assistant Clinical Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
Texas A & M University -- College of Medicine
Jenny C. Chang, MD
Emily Herrmann Presidential Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research & Director,
Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
Professor of Medicine, Academic Institute
Full Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Mary R. Schwartz, MD
Cytopathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical and Laboratory Pathology
Medical Director, Anatomic Pathology Director
Houston Methodist Pathology and Genomic Medicine
Joanna Smolenski, PhD
Assistant Professor
Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy
Baylor College of Medicine
Robert C. Ward, MD
Radiologist, Rhode Island Medical Imaging
Associate Chief, Diagnostic Imaging, Women & Infants Hospital
Program Director, Breast Imaging Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Physicians (Didactic Lectures Only)
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Ethics and/or Professionalism
Houston Methodist designates activity for 1.0 hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
ABS MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward CME of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity providers responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Nurses (Didactic Lectures Only)
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 4.25 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
Available Credit
- 4.75 ABS MOC
- 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
- 4.75 Attendance
- 4.90 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 4.90 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.
Price
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
- STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
Physician (virtual lecture only) | $175 |
Physician (In-person lecture only) | $300 |
Physician (In-person lecture + workshop) | $500 |
HM Physician (lecture only) | $175 |
HM Physician (lecture + workshop) | $400 |
Allied Health Care Professional (virtual lecture only) | $75 |
Allied Health Care Professional (In-person lecture only) | $125 |
Allied Health Care Professional (In-person lecture + workshop) | $225 |
Resident / Fellow / Student (virtual lecture only) | $10 |
Resident / Fellow / Student (In-person lecture only) | $25 |
Resident / Fellow / Student (In-person lecture + workshop) | $50 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.