Chicago Breast And Lymphedema Symposium (CBLS) 2018

The Chicago Breast Symposium & 7th World Symposium on Lymphedema Surgery is organized by The University of Chicago - Center for Continuing Medical Education and will be held during Apr 26 - 28, 2018 at Ida Noyes Hall, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and mid-level providers in the specialties of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Lymphedema as well as other healthcare professionals interested in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and lymphedema. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description:
Treatment for lymphedema and breast cancer is constantly evolving. The Chicago Breast Symposium and 7th World Symposium on Lymphedema Surgery will challenge through discussion and demonstration on how to best treat breast cancer; on how to recognize, understand and treat lymphedema; and on how to optimize breast reconstruction outcome.

For seven years, Co-Chairs Drs. Julie Park and David Chang as well as Program Director, Dr. Nora Jaskowiak, have provided example to symposium registrants on multidisciplinary care strategies as well as cultivated ideas on current therapies and discussion on lymphedema, breast cancer and breast reconstruction. We are also excited to have Dr. Rebecca Garza joining as our Program Director for lymphedema and Thomas Rosinski as our Program Director for physical therapy.

Conference Objectives are :
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Describe therapies for breast cancer, breast reconstruction, and lymphedema;
• Outline common surgical techniques used during breast and lymphedema surgery;
• Recognize current concerns and trends in lymph node transfers in breast cancer patients undergoing active surveillance;
• Identify multidisciplinary strategies available for addressing complex patient diagnoses in the areas of lymphedema and breast cancer;
• Analyze the roles of radiation and reconstruction in breast cancer care;
• Discuss how knowledge of different patient diagnoses can be applied to clinical practice.