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
This session will be chaired by Professor Lisa Beatty and Ms Merryn Carter.
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
Abstract Presentation: OPTIMA
Belinda Kiely
Morning Tea Break
Welcome Back to Session
This session will be chaired by Ms Jenny Gilchrist and Ms Naveena Nekkalapudi.
Systemic Therapy in Those with CNS Metastases
Giuseppe Curigliano
Sleep and Breast Cancer
Josh Wiley
Abstract Presentation: Phase II Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial of Melatonin
For the management of sleep disturbance in women with early-stage breast cancer on adjuvant endocrine therapy.
Emma-Kate Carson
Solving Workforce Issues - Using ePROMS for Triaging
Suzanne Frank
Lunch Break & Astra Zeneca | Daiichi Sankyo Sponsored Symposium
Introduction to Advanced Breast Cancer Session
This session will be chaired by Associate Professor Steven David and Dr Belinda Kiely.
Management of Brain Metastases in Breast Cancer Survivors in 2025 and Beyond
Neda Haghighi
The "Optimising Care" Diet and Exercise Trial for Women with MBC
Marina Reeves
Update on Oligometastases
Julia White
Abstract Presentation: CAPTURE
A Phase II Trial Evaluating Alpelisib + Fulvestrant vs Capecitabine in Advanced Breast Cancer Patients with PIK3CA Mutant Circulating DNA Following CDK4/6 Inhibition.
Eileen Geoghegan
Afternoon Tea Break
Welcome Back to Session
This session will be chaired by Professor Prue Francis and Professor Boon Chua.
Novel PET Tracers in Breast Oncology: Current Applications and Future Horizons
Roslyn Francis
Navigating Options in ER+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
Sara Hurvitz
Abstract Presentation: Explainable Hybrid AI Ecosystem for Breast Cancer Decision-Making
Development and Validating Towards Software as a Medical Device.
Chu Nguyen
How to Treat TNBC that has Relapsed After Keynote-522 Regimen + Capecitabine
Belinda Yeo
Session Close
Annual General Meeting
This is a closed meeting for Breast Cancer Trials full members only.
Introduction to Surgical Session
This session will be chaired by Professor Bruce Mann and Professor Gelareh Farshid.
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
ROSA and MyScreen: Risk-Adjusted Breast Screening in Practice
Carolyn Nickson
Male Breast Cancer in Korea and Japan
Chihwan David Cha
Abstract Presentation: SELECT
Selective Acillary Staging for Early Breast Cancer Using a Personlaised Pre-Operative Risk Calculator.
Gelareh Farshid
Afternoon Tea Break
Welcome Back to Session & Presentation of John Collins Medal
This session will be chaired by Professor Andrew Spillane and Dr Jocelyn Lippey.
NART Prior to Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Gillian Lamoury
Abstract Presentation: LORETTA
Tadahiko Shien
An Overview of Unanswered Questions Around Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Elisabeth Elder
Use of Scaffolds in Breast Reconstruction and Relevant Clinical Trials
Michael Wagels
Session Close
Annual General Meeting