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  1. EdCaN learning resources
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  3. Breast cancer
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Breast cancer

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  • Case-based learning resources
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      • Early detection
      • Active treatment
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breast cancerThis case study recounts the experience of Libby, a 48-year-old female diagnosed with breast cancer.

The case study contains four sections:

  1. Reduce risk.
  2. Find the condition early.
  3. Have the best treatment and support during active treatment.
  4. Have the best treatment and support between and after active treatment.

It is recommended that you complete the sections and their related activities in order. This is because each section and each activity includes information that will help you complete the sections and activities that follow.

Learning activities

At times, you will have learning activities to complete. Click on the learning activities button and a list of questions will pop up. The questions will relate to the content you've just read or the video you've just watched.

Videos

There is a video component to this case study that is presented in seven parts. You can watch the video clips when prompted throughout this case study, or at any time by clicking on the video icon in the right-side menu. Learning activities throughout the case study will discuss the video and ask questions about it.

Resource links

Resource links are included throughout the case study. These links lead to interesting articles or websites, and are designed to encourage you to explore other available resources.

Suggested citation:

Cancer Australia. (2018) EdCaN module: Breast cancer case based learning resource, version 2.2.

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