Thursday 30 July - Scientific Sessions
Thursday’s program will feature a range of scientific sessions highlighting advances in breast cancer research and care. The day will begin with Session 1: Supportive Care, exploring strategies to improve quality of life, manage treatment side effects, and support people affected by breast cancer throughout their care journey.
Later in the program, delegates can choose between two concurrent sessions. Session 2A: Advanced Breast Cancer will focus on the latest research, treatment approaches, and emerging insights for metastatic disease. Running alongside this, Session 2B: Surgical Session will highlight developments and innovations in breast cancer surgery, including techniques, outcomes, and multidisciplinary considerations. Together, these sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage with leading research and clinical perspectives across key areas of breast cancer care.
Introduction to Supportive Care Session
Implementing ePROs in Breast Cancer Care, Lessons from the CANKADO Study
Nadia Harbeck
Caring for the Carers: Identifying and Treating Anxiety, Depression and Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Informal Cancer Carers
Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell
Applications of the CHALLENGE Trial to Breast Cancer Care
(Prescribed exercise intervention that significantly improved colon cancer survival - lessons learned and how it can apply to breast cancer management; next steps/future research directions).
Haryana Dhillon
Morning Tea Break
Welcome Back to Session
The "Optimising Care" Diet and Exercise Trial for Women with MBC
Marina Reeves
Sleep and Breast Cancer
Josh Wiley
Introduction to Advanced Breast Cancer Session
Management of Brain Metastases in Breast Cancer Survivors in 2025 and Beyond
Neda Haghighi
Systemic Therapy in Those with CNS Metastases
Giuseppe Curigliano
Update on Oligometastases
Julia White
Afternoon Tea Break
Welcome Back to Session
Presentation on Theranostics
Roslyn Francis
Session Close
Annual General Meeting
This is a closed meeting for Breast Cancer Trials full members only.
Introduction to Surgical Session
What are the Key Issues in Axillary Surgery in 2026 for the Surgeon?
Jana de Boniface
What do Women Think About Risk-Adjusted Screening?
Jocelyn Lippey
ROSE and MyScreen
Carolyn Nickson
Male Breast Cancer in Korea and Japan
Chihwan David Cha
Afternoon Tea Break
Welcome Back to Session & Presentation of John Collins Medal
NART Prior to Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Gillian Lamoury
An Overview of Unanswered Questions Around Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Elisabeth Elder