The 7th Annual Breast Cancer Update

Agenda: November 6, 2009

Breast Cancer Update | Course Description and Course Objectives | Conference Agenda | Conference Faculty

7:00–7:50 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
7:50–8:00 a.m.

 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Katherine H. Rak Tkaczuk, M.D.
8:00–8:30 a.m.


 The Role of Mammography, Breast Ultrasound and MRI in Screening and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Cristina Campassi, M.D.
8:30–9:00 a.m.


 Pathology Diagnosis and Work Up of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
Olga B. Ioffe, M.D.
9:00–9:30 a.m.

 Surgical Staging of the Axilla in Breast Cancer
Richard J. Battafarano, M.D., Ph.D.
9:30–10:00 a.m.

 Breast Reconstruction Techniques
Eduardo D. Rodriguez, M.D., D.D.S.
10:00–10:20 a.m. Q & A
10:20–10:40 a.m. BREAK
10:40–11:10 a.m.


 Radiation Approaches to Management of Early Stage Breast Cancer: The Role of Partial Breast Radiation Therapy
Anil A. Dhople, M.D.
11:10–11:40 a.m.

 Systemic Adjuvant Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Saranya Chumsri, M.D.
11:40–12:10 p.m.


 The Role of Acupuncture in Management of Breast Cancer
Ting Bao, M.D., DABMA
12:10–12:40 p.m.

 Genetic Assessment of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients: Who is at Risk for Familial Breast Cancer?
Jessica E. Rispoli Joines, M.G.C., C.G.C.
12:40–1:00 p.m. Q & A
1:00–1:30 p.m. Patient Panel
1:30–3:00 p.m. Lunch & Keynote Speaker
  New Biologic Determinants of Breast Cancer Metastasis
Amy M. Fulton, Ph.D.

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