26th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium

Thursday, October 24, 2024, 9:00 AM - Sunday, October 27, 2024, 11:00 AM, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL


This educational initiative was developed to bring together leading national and international medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists to present, debate, and evaluate cutting-edge technology and approaches in the management of breast cancer.

1. Identify current approaches for evaluation, prevention and treatment of lymphedema.
2. Describe best practices for breast cancer screening in transgender individuals.
3. Discuss options for escalation and de-escalation of local and systemic therapy in hormone receptor positive breast cancer.
4. Cite the current indications for staging the axilla and when axillary staging is not necessary.
5. Review the current status of AI in breast imaging.
6. Describe the biologic underpinnings of management strategies in DCIS.
7. Explain when RT may be omitted after neoadjuvant therapy.

Advance registration is encouraged, as space and materials are limited. The registration fee includes conference tuition, CME credits, digital materials, four breakfasts, refreshment breaks and an evening reception. You must make separate hotel arrangements if you plan to stay overnight at the hotel. Please click here to register.

Discounted Registration (through September 16)

Physician or Scientist $750 
Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse, or Healthcare Provider $450
Fellow, Resident, or Trainee $350
Advocate $250
Industry $950

Regular Registration (after September 16)

Physician or Scientist  $850
Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse, or Healthcare Provider $550
Fellow, Resident, or Trainee $450
Advocate $350
Industry $1150

ADDITIONAL FEES
Lunch Ticket (no refunds) $40/day

Refund/Cancellation Policy
Registration fees, less a $50 administrative handling fee, are refundable if written request is received on or before September 16, 2024. Please include your registration ID number when requesting a refund. No refunds will be granted after September 16, 2024. However, you may transfer your registration to a colleague. For further information, please call 312-503-7809 or email [email protected]. 

NOTE: Online registration will close October 20, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Registrants may check in for the conference on Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., or beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24. Walk-in registrations are also welcome beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24. 

For updated event details, please visit lynnsagebreastcancer.org.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Digital Materials
Registrants will be able to view and/or download general session PowerPoint presentations via the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium website the week before the symposium and view updated presentations during and after the live presentations. There will be no video recordings.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (22.25 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (22.25 hours), ABS CC (22.25 hours), ABS CC SAM (22.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (22.25 hours)

Symposium Venue

 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
221 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.638.668

The Radisson Blu Aqua is conveniently located within walking distance of Millennium Park, the Magnificent Mile, and Navy Pier. Designed by famed architect Jeanne Gang, this striking hotel places guests in the heart of the city with easy access to Financial District businesses and attractions like "The Bean" and the Chicago Riverwalk.

A limited number of guest rooms have been held for the Symposium at the reduced rate $279 per night prior to September 30, 2024. Reservations are only being accepted for Thursday-Sunday at the reduced rate. Make your reservation online or contact the hotel directly at 312.638.6686. Mention the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium for the reduced rate.

Ground Transportation
Chicago is served by two airports, O'Hare International and Midway International. An Airport Express shuttle runs directly to the Marriott from both airports, and taxis are also available. Arrangements can be made in the Baggage Claim area at either airport or in advance at www.airportexpress.com.

Dining
Breakfast and break refreshments are included for all symposium registrants. Buffet-style lunch is available for an additional fee. The Radisson Blu Aqua features a restaurant and bar as well as in-room dining. Plentiful dining options can also be found in the area near the hotel.

Special Assistance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Northwestern University will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at this meeting. Additionally, if you have any special dietary restrictions, please notify our office at 312.503.7809 prior to the conference

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.