OVERVIEW

28th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium is organized by Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and will be held from Oct 01 - 04, 2026 at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Theme; Shaping the Future of Breast Cancer Treatment

For nearly three decades, the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium has convened leaders across medical, surgical, and radiation oncology to explore the full spectrum of breast cancer care—from early detection and localized disease to advanced and metastatic treatment. With a longstanding reputation for practice?changing insights, the symposium highlights cutting?edge science, newly established therapies, and critical clinical controversies shaping contemporary care.

2026 Program Highlights;
Designed to inform real-world decisions across early, localized, and advanced breast cancer care.

  • AI in Breast Imaging & Diagnostic Decision?Making | Real?world implications for detection, screening, and clinical practice
  • Pathology & Molecular Classification Updates | Practical impact of the WHO 6th Edition and evolving molecular frameworks
  • Emerging Systemic Therapies & Treatment Sequencing | Antibody Drug conjugates, oral SERDs, and evolving strategies in advanced and hormone?refractory disease
  • Molecular Progression & Precision Treatment Triggers | Rethinking when—and how—therapy decisions should change
  • De?Escalation in Local & Systemic Management | Optimizing efficacy while minimizing long?term morbidity across surgery, radiation, and adjuvant therapy
  • Axillary Management in 2026 | Re?examining surgical and radiation approaches in light of new evidence
  • Risk, Prevention & Survivorship Across the Continuum | Screening, prevention strategies, and long?term health after treatment
  • Clinical Controversies & Case?Based Decision?Making | Multidisciplinary panels navigating uncertainty where evidence is still evolving

KEY DATES

Registrations Open
08 May, 2026
Registrations Open
Event Start Date
01 Oct, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
04 Oct, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

Accreditation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Board of Internal Medicine
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 22.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Surgery Accredited CME and Self-Assessment
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credits.

MOC points and ABS CME credits will be submitted to the boards within 3 months of the conclusion of the activity

  • 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 22.75 MOC
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianScientistsResidentsNursesInternal Medicine PhysicianHealthcare ProvidersFellowsRadiation OncologistsMedical OncologistsGeneral and Breast SurgeonsOncological Nursing StaffTraineesAdvanced Practice ProvidersIndustry Leaders

    SPECIALITIES

    Oncology

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationRadisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
    221 N Columbus Dr

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