Chicago Breast & Lymphedema Symposium 2024

Chicago Breast & Lymphedema Symposium 2024 is organized by The University of Chicago and will be held from Sep 06 - 07, 2024 at David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Symposium Description:
The educational information presented at the Chicago Breast & Lymphedema Symposium will impact the clinical practice and behavior of the target audience by updating the knowledge of diagnoses and therapies for breast cancer, lymphedema, and breast reconstruction.

Symposium faculty will illustrate concrete examples of successful patient care through coordinated intervention by breaking down individual procedures and analyzing steps in patient care. Faculty will also discuss technique and challenges encountered in various surgical procedures.

Following the Chicago Breast and Lymphedema Symposium, participants will be able to differentiate when to use various breast reconstruction and lymphedema procedures as well as how to facilitate new relationships across disciplines and professions to promote improved patient outcomes. This activity is designed for healthcare professionals dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and lymphedema. This year, we invite the general public, such as patients, caregivers, or others who have been affected or are interested in breast cancer and/or lymphedema.

Outcomes-focused discussion will include:

• Describe updated therapies for breast cancer, breast reconstruction and lymphedema
• Identify multidisciplinary strategies available for addressing complex patient diagnoses;
• Recognize optimal patients for pre-pectoral implant reconstruction
• Select donor sites for auto logo us tissue reconstruction
• Determine the expected outcomes from treatment of lymphedema based on analyzed case studies and examples
• Relate how to perform various surgical treatments of lymphedema;
• Describe the clinical implications and physiological impact of breast reconstruction in terms of physical and occupational therapy in an effort to restore patient's functional mobility and quality of life
• Determine opportunities to work collaboratively in inter-professional teams to enhance the quality of patient care and clinical outcomes in the therapeutic areas of breast cancer, breast reconstruction and lymphedema
• Apply learned knowledge of different breast cancer related patient concerns to one’s own clinical practices

Overview:
Join us for an immersive exploration of breast reconstruction and lymphedema therapies, highlighting the pivotal role of multidisciplinary collaboration. Delve into the core elements shaping the standard of care for breast cancer and lymphedema, spanning surgical oncology, plastic surgery, oncology, radiology, and rehabilitation.

Learn from our expert faculty as they share success stories and dissect procedural best practices, offering practical insights to enhance patient care. Gain essential knowledge and refine diagnostic skills to drive improved patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
After this activity, participants will be able to:

• Recognize optimal patients for pre-pectoral implant reconstruction;
• Identify multidisciplinary strategies for addressing complex patient diagnoses in lymphedema and breast cancer;
• State the various surgical treatments of lymphedema;
• List the most appropriate therapies for breast cancer, breast reconstruction, and lymphedema;
• Outline common surgical techniques utilized in breast and lymphedema surgery;
• Describe the clinical and physiological impact of autologous breast reconstruction on patient functional mobility and quality of life, emphasizing physical and occupational therapy;
• Determine opportunities for collaboration within interprofessional teams to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes in breast cancer, breast reconstruction, and lymphedema therapeutics;
• Discuss current concerns and trends in lymph node transfers for breast cancer patients under active surveillance.