The goal of this accredited program is to address frequently asked questions of Canadian nurses and provides an overview of the treatment of advanced breast cancer via short bite-sized self-learning modules.

Program Faculty


Dr. Bruce Colwell

Medical Oncologist

QEII Health Sciences Centre

Halifax, NS


Ms. Leslie Maskell

Oncology Nurse

Juravinski Cancer Centre

Hamilton, ON

Ms. Amber-Lea Hubley

Oncology Nurse

QEII Health Sciences Centre

Dartmouth, NS

Modules



1a. Diagnosis
1b. Staging
2. Breast Cancer Subtypes
3. Breast Cancer Local Treatment

4a. Breast Cancer Systemic Treatment – Part one
4b. Breast Cancer Systemic Treatment – Part two
5. Breast Cancer Hepatic Adverse Events
6. Breast Cancer Hematologic Adverse Events
7. Breast Cancer Cardiac (EKG) Adverse Events
8. Breast Cancer Chemo-Related Adverse Events
9. Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer


Endorsement / Accreditation



This program meets Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) guidelines and is expected to support nurses in their understanding of advanced breast cancer. Endorsement is provided by CANO for a time period of two years, ending July 2026.

CANO/ACIO has made every effort to ensure that information included within this program is accurate at the time of endorsement. The information included cannot substitute for the advice or direction of a health care professional, and the association makes no guarantees, nor can it assume any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such information or for any damage incurred directly or indirectly from the information. Reference to any specific product does not imply its endorsement, recommendation or preference by the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology.

This program has been accredited by the Faculty of Nursing of Laval University for 1.18 continuing education units for 71 minutes of activity, ending April 2025. Faculty of Nursing of Laval University: Please note that in order to claim the 1.18 continuing education units attributed to this program, you must view all twelve videos. Once done, please refer to the following link in order to claim your certificate by the Faculty: www.uec.fsi.ulaval.ca

Sponsorship



This program was made possible through the financial support of Pfizer Canada ULC.