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Meeting Agenda

Thursday, April 30

Welcome

April 30, 4:00 PM–4:05 PM
Presenters: Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS; Deborah Farr, MD, FACS

What Can Our Society Do for You in 2026 and Beyond?

April 30, 4:05 PM–4:15 PM
Presenter: Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS
Non-CME

Coding and Reimbursement Symposium

April 30, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM
Moderators: Richard E. Fine, MD, FACS; Walton A. Taylor, MD, FACS
Non-CME

Thursday Evening Symposium

April 30, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Non-CME

Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall

April 30, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM

Friday, May 1

Friday Breakfast Symposium

May 1, 6:30 AM–7:45 AM
Non-CME

Welcome

May 1, 8:00 AM–8:15 AM
Presenters: Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS; Deborah Farr, MD, FACS
Non-CME

Artificial Intelligence Applications

May 1, 8:15 AM–9:00 AM
Moderators: Carissia Calvo-Strube, MD, FACS; Susan Hoover, MD, FACS
  • AI and Breast Imaging
    Lily Lai, MD, FACS
  • AI and Pathology
    Anil Parwani, MD
  • AI and Note Taking- Claude/Plaude/Dax
    Roshni Rao, MD, FACS
  • Q&A

Paradigm Changes in Therapy

May 1, 9:00 AM–9:45 AM
Moderators: E. Shelley Hwang, MD, MPH, FACS; Puneet Singh, MD, FACS
  • Neoadjuvant Radiation
    Asal Rahimi, MD, MS
  • Neoadjuvant Cryoablation
    A. Marilyn Leitch, MD, FACS
  • Omission of Surgery with Image Guided Biopsy Assessment of pCR
    Henry M. Kuerer, MD, PhD, FACS
  • Q&A

Scientific Oral Presentations I

May 1, 9:45 AM–10:30 AM
Moderators: Doreen Agnese, MD, FACS; Tina J. Hieken, MD, FACS
  • A Prospective, Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of the da Vinci SP® Surgical System vs Open Surgery in Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) Procedures for Patients with Breast Cancer
    Katherine A. Kopkash, MD, FACS
  • Impact of Axillary Surgery Omission Under SOUND, INSEMA, and Choosing Wisely Criteria on CDK4/6 Inhibitor Eligibility in HR+/HER2– Breast Cancer
    Austin D. Williams, MD, MSEd, FACS
  • Increase in Non-Guideline Concordant De-Implementation of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
    Anna D. Louie, MD
  • Targeted multidisciplinary continuous improvement process reduces time to breast cancer surgery with immediate reconstruction
    Pooja Varman, MD
  • Surgical Management of Young Women with High-Risk Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy
    Jennifer Tseng, MD

Break in Exhibit Hall

May 1, 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Non-CME

Intersociety Roundtable

May 1, 11:00 AM–11:45 AM
Moderator: Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS
  • SBI
    Peter R. Eby, MD, FSBI, FACR
  • ASTRO
    Sameer R. Keole, MD, FASTRO
  • ASCO
    Elizabeth A. Mittendorf, MD, PhD, MHCM
  • ASBrS
    Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS
  • Roundtable Discussion
  • Q&A

Presidential Address

May 1, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM
  • Welcome and Introduction
    Eric R. Manahan, MD, MBA, FACS
  • Presidential Address
    Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS

Lunch in Exhibit Hall

May 1, 12:45 PM–1:45 PM
Non-CME

DEBATE! Is There a Role for Local Therapy in Stage IV Disease?

May 1, 1:45 PM–2:15 PM
Moderators: Eric R. Manahan, MD, MBA, FACS; Jennifer K. Plichta, MD, MS, FACS
  • Operate for Stage IV Breast Cancer
    Jamie L. Wagner, DO, MBA, FACOS, FACS
  • Do not Operate for Stage IV Breast Cancer
    Kelly K. Hunt, MD, FACS

DEBATE! Is There a Role for HRT in Breast Cancer/High-risk Patients?

May 1, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM
Moderators: Fedra Fallahian, MD; A. Marilyn Leitch, MD, FACS
  • Yes
    Kristin Rojas, MD, FACS, FACOG
  • No
    Melissa Pilewskie, MD, FACS

DEBATE! PMRT in 1-3 Sentinel Lymph Nodes

May 1, 2:45 PM–3:15 PM
Moderators: Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS; Armando Giuliano, MD, FACS
  • Yes
    Asal Rahimi, MD, MS
  • No
    Mehran Habibi, MD, MBA, FACS

Unpacking Genomics

May 1, 3:15 PM–3:45 PM
Moderators: Lillian M. Erdahl, MD, FACS; Kelly K. Hunt, MD, FACS
  • ISPY-2: How Close are we to Personalized Care?
    Rita Mukhtar, MD, FACS
  • What to Know About MRD
    Laura Rosenberger, MD, MS, FACS
  • Review of Genomic Tests for Breast Cancer
    William Gradishar, MD
  • Q&A

Break in Exhibit Hall

May 1, 3:45 PM–4:15 PM
Non-CME

Multidisciplinary Perspectives in De-escalation

May 1, 4:15 PM–5:00 PM
Moderators: Lily Gutnik, MD, MPH, FACS; Laura Kruper, MD, FACS
  • How Omission of Axillary Surgery Impacts Radiation
    Asal Rahimi, MD, MS
  • How Omission of Axillary Surgery Impacts Radiation/B51
    William Gradishar, MD
  • Current De-escalation Recommendations
    Carla S. Fisher, MD, MBA, FACS
  • Q&A

Scientific Oral Presentations II

May 1, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Moderators: Zahraa Al-Hilli, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCSI; Eli Avisar, MD, FACS
  • Lymphovascular Invasion in SOUND-eligible Breast Cancer: Implications for Occult Axillary Nodal Metastasis
    Thomas Amburn, MD
  • Prospective Clinical Trial on Expanding the Eligibility Criteria for Targeted Axillary Dissection after Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Breast Cancers with Advanced Nodal Disease
    Andrea Lee, MD
  • Clinical Impact and Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Report from the largest single institutional analysis
    Genevieve A. Fasano, MD
  • Impact of Omission of Sentinel Lymph Node Surgery on Radiation Treatment in Patients Age 50 and Older with Breast Cancer Treated with Lumpectomy: A Single-Institution Retrospective Review
    Matthew G. Hager, MD
  • Does locoregional treatment in non-progressive De novo metastatic breast cancer improve overall survival? A randomized controlled trial
    Mahtab Vasigh, MD
  • Functional Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors Following an Intense Resistance Training Program Based on Surgical Management of the Breast and Axilla
    Lucia Castro Hernandez, MD

Poster Session and Reception

May 1, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM

Friday Evening Symposium

May 1, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Non-CME

Saturday, May 2

Saturday Breakfast Symposium

May 2, 6:30 AM–7:45 AM
Non-CME

Hoag Hospital Surgical Innovation Forum: Innovative Surgical Techniques

May 2, 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Moderators: Sadia Khan, DO, FACS, FACOS; Katharine Schulz-Costello, DO
  • Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: Beyond the DIEP
    Nicholas Haddock, MD
  • Robotic Mastectomy
    Arnold Hill, MCh, FRCSI, FACS
  • Lympho-venous Bypass
    Zahraa Al-Hilli, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCSI
  • Nerve Re-anastomosis for Sensation
    Anne Peled, MD
  • Q&A

Quickshot Presentations

May 2, 9:00 AM–9:45 AM
Moderators: Sarah L. Blair, MD, FACS; Mary M. Mrdutt, MD, MS, FACS
  • Is it time to redefine clinical nodal staging for breast cancer?
    Pooja Varman, MD
  • Timing of Surgical Axillary Staging and Impact on Effectiveness of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Following Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
    Helen M. Johnson, MD
  • Is mastectomy necessary in patients with occult breast cancer and advanced (N2/N3) nodal disease?
    Courtney M. Lattimore, MD
  • Nodal Pathologic Response After Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy in Clinically Advanced Node-Positive (cN2 and cN3) Breast Cancer
    Diana M. Jaen, MD
  • Effect of Breast Cancer and Antibiotic Duration on the Microbiome and Outcomes After Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
    Alexandra Lopies
  • A Prospective, Multicenter Investigation of the da Vinci Surgical System in Prophylactic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Procedures
    Mara A. Piltin, DO, FACS
  • Extended Follow-Up of Trimodality Therapy Demonstrates Durable Disease Control for Radiation-Associated Angiosarcoma of the Breast
    Saskia Leonard, MD
  • Preoperative vs Postmastectomy Radiotherapy in Immediate DIEP Breast Reconstruction: CAPPELLA Trial Interim Analysis
    Shuang Hao, MD

Break in Exhibit Hall

May 2, 9:45 AM–10:15 AM
Non-CME

Best Papers

May 2, 10:15 AM–11:15 AM
  • Best Papers
    Helen A. Pass, MD, FACS

"How I Do It" Videos

May 2, 11:15 AM–12:00 PM
Moderators: Janie Gia-Lin Grumley, MD, FACS; Courtney A. Vito, MD, FACS

Lunch in Exhibit Hall

May 2, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM
Non-CME

Breast Cancer and Lifestyle

May 2, 1:15 PM–2:00 PM
Moderators: David R. Brenin, MD, FACS; Jennifer S. Gass, MD, FACS
  • Diet and Cancer Care
    Richard C. Gilmore, MD, MBA, FACS
  • Benefits and Data on Exercise
    Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS
  • Integrative Medicine in Breast Cancer Survivorship
    Danielle Jacobbe, DO
  • Q&A

Commonly Asked Questions: What Is the Data?

May 2, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM
Moderators: Kristalyn K. Gallagher, DO, FACOS, FACS; Brigid Killelea, MD, MPH, FACS
  • GLP-1s and Breast Cancer
    Giacomo Montagna, MD, MPH, FACS
  • Time to Treatment?
    Shawna C. Willey, MD, FACS
  • How Do I Decide? Medical Decision Making
    Heather Neuman, MD, FACS
  • Q&A

Break in Exhibit Hall

May 2, 2:45 PM–3:15 PM
Non-CME

Medical Oncology Trials You Should Know About

May 2, 3:15 PM–4:30 PM
Moderators: Judy C. Boughey, MD, FACS; Veronica C. Jones, MD, FACS
  • Breast Cancer Vaccinees
    Nora L. Disis, MD
  • Immunotherapy Updates
    Heather McArthur, MD, MPH, FASCO
  • Oral Combinations for ER+ Disease
    William Gradishar, MD
  • Q&A

Awards Presentation, Annual Business Meeting, and ASBrS Fellowship Class Introduction

May 2, 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
Moderator: Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS

President’s Reception

May 2, 5:45 PM–7:45 PM

Sunday, May 3

San Antonio, NCCN, and SSO Meeting Summaries

May 3, 8:00 AM–8:45 AM
Moderators: Akiko Chiba, MD, FACS; Nora M. Hansen, MD, FACS
  • San Antonio
    Heather McArthur, MD, MPH, FASCO
  • NCCN
    William Gradishar, MD
  • SSO
    Frederick Dirbas, MD
  • Q&A

Benign Disease

May 3, 8:45 AM–9:45 AM
Moderators: Chandler S. Cortina, MD, MS, FACS; Faina Nakhlis, MD, FACS
  • Atypia and When to Excise
    Amanda L. Amin, MD, MS, FACS
  • Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis, SMOLD
    Stephanie Serres, MD, PhD
  • Fibroadenomas to Phyllodes
    Heather Lillemoe, MD, FACS
  • Other Benign Lesions
    Cory A. Donovan, MD
  • Q&A

Genetic Testing Guidelines and Clinical Management

May 3, 9:45 AM–10:30 AM
Moderators: Carinne W. Anderson, MD, FACS; Kevin S. Hughes, MD, FACS
  • Who to Test and What Model Is Best?
    Amanda Woodworth, MD, FACS, CPE
  • Risk Assessment and Post-test Counseling
    Jennifer K. Plichta, MD, MS, FACS
  • Clinical Guidelines and Prophylaxis Based on Mutations
    Ashley R. Stuckey, MD, FACOG, FACS
  • Q&A

Closing Remarks

May 3, 10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Presenter: Michael P. Berry, MD, FACS
Non-CME