25th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium

Thursday, September 7, 2023, 9:00 AM - Sunday, September 10, 2023, 11:00 AM, Chicago Marriott Downtown, Chicago, IL


This educational initiative was developed to provide a forum for discussing and presenting laboratory and clinical research concerning the care of patients with breast cancer.

1. Describe toxicities of breast cancer treatment, including financial toxicity
2. Cite management issues for local and systemic therapy particular to young women with breast cancer.
3. Determine appropriate tailoring of surgery and radiotherapy after neoadjuvant systemic therapy.
4. Discuss current approaches to systemic therapy in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant settings for Her2+ breast cancer.
5. Recognize the controversies surrounding universal genetic testing
6. Restate the management issues for pregnant patients with early stage breast cancer
7. Explain the new treatment options for patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer
8. Interpret the management issues related to uncommon histologic subtypes of breast cancer
9. Identify optimal duration and composition of adjuvant endocrine therapy in high risk patients
10. Distinguish HER2 low breast cancer in terms of distinct features and treatment options
11. Summarize different Radiation therapy schedules and appropriate clinical settings for each

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.

REGISTRATION FEES

Discounted (through August 1) 

Physician $675 
Fellow/Student/Trainee $375
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant $375
Industry $875

Regular (after August 1)

Physician $775
Fellow/Student/Trainee $475
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant $475
Industry $975

NOTE: On-line registration will close Monday, September 4 at 10:00 a.m.

ADDITIONAL FEES

Lunch Ticket $40/day

Registrants may check in for the conference on the 7th floor of the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 7. Walk-in registrations are also welcome beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 7.

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 22.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (22.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (22.50 hours), ABS CC (22.50 hours), ABS CC SAM (22.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (22.50 hours)

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60601
1.312.836.0100

The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile is conveniently located near Chicago's top attractions, dining and shopping on Michigan Avenue. A limited number of guest rooms have been held for the Symposium at the reduced rate of $291 per night prior to August 16. Reservations are only being accepted for Thursday-Sunday at the reduced rate. Make your reservation on-line or contact the hotel directly at 312.836.0100. Mention the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium for the reduced rate.

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.