Hot Topics in Breast Cancer 2024
Provided at No Cost
Saturday, June 22 | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
In-Person at Wellness House
You are invited to join top oncologists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area to learn about breast cancer’s latest updates and treatment. This series is presented to anyone affected by cancer and provided at no cost.
Updates in Breast Cancer Treatment and Research Panel 9:00 – 11:10 am
Join the top oncologists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals in Chicagoland to learn about the latest updates in the research, treatment, and side effect Management for breast cancer. Presenters from around the Chicagoland area will present the newest options in surgical, radiation, and systemic treatment for breast cancer
Updates in Radiation Oncology
Thomas Kim, MD, Rush University Medical Center
Updates in Surgical Oncology
Oana Andreea Raicu, MD, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
Updates in Medical Oncology
Nan Chen MD, UChicago Medicine
Audience Q&A and Discussion
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breast Cancer and Sexual Function
Amy Siston, Ph.D, CST, UChicago Medicine
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Break - Lunch Available
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Break Out Sessions (Choose One)
Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer
Elyse Weber, MS, Genetic Counselor, Endeavor Health
Reduce Your Risk of Recurrence
Dr. Michelle Smekens, ND, FABNO, LDN, Naturopathic
Cancer Support & Family Medicine
Updates in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Rekha Harting, MD, UChicago Medicine | AdventHealth