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2003 Cancer Symposium - Hormone Replacement Therapy: Benefits and Risks



Last Modified: August 17, 2003

Conference Dates: September 24, 2003
Conference Location: Harry's Savoy Ballroom - Wilmington, Delaware


Sponsoring Group: Medical Society of Delaware, in joint sponsorship with Christiana Care Health System

Topics Covered:

  • Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Risks Associated with the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Recent Literature Related to Controversies Surrounding the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Conference Objectives: At the completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify at least two benefits of hormone replacement therapy;
  2. Identify at least two risks associated with the use of hormone replacement therapy; and
  3. Discuss recent literature related to controversies surrounding the use of hormone replacement therapy, specifically to breast cancer risk.

Who Should Attend: Physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals

Registration Information: Participants should register in advance and register early, as seating is limited. There will be a charge for walk-in registrants. Call Christiana Care Cancer Outreach Program at (302) 765-4161 for more information.

Conference Fees: No charge for advance registrants, but there will be a fee for walk-in registrants.

Continuing Education: Yes

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