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Check Out Details & Register for the 21st Annual Breast Cancer Symposium

Oct 28, 2026, 9:00:02 AM / by Brooke Kochanski

 

Join Us for a Day of Multidisciplinary Learning and Collaboration!

1782936956-1782936944-adobestock160382871-sm-lg (1)January 15, 2027
8:45am - 4:30pm
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC

The optimal treatment of breast cancer patients requires a coordinated approach from a multidisciplinary team. This symposium brings together medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, and allied health professionals to share the latest developments in in multidisciplinary fields that treat and care for breast cancer patients.Due to the time constraints faced by healthcare providers, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage in comprehensive education and networking - all in one day.

Agenda details are being finalized and you can check out details here.
Make sure save your spot and get registered today!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Fabian M. Johnston, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, as a featured keynote speaker at the 21st Annual Breast Cancer Conference. In his presentation, "Palliative Care and Disparities in Breast Cancer Patients," Dr. Johnston will discuss the importance of palliative care throughout the breast cancer journey and highlight disparities that impact access to care for underserved populations.

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Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Fabian M. Johnston, MD, MHS, FACS

The 21st Annual Breast Cancer Conference is honored to welcome Fabian M. Johnston, MD, MHS, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, as a featured keynote speaker. Dr. Johnston is a nationally recognized surgical oncologist, researcher, and leader in advancing equitable, patient-centered cancer care, with particular expertise in palliative care and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.

In his keynote presentation, "Palliative Care and Disparities in Breast Cancer Patients," Dr. Johnston will explore the critical role of palliative care throughout the breast cancer continuum and examine the disparities that affect access to supportive services among underserved and underrepresented populations.

Following the 21st Annual Breast Cancer Conference, celebrate hope and impact at our fundraising gala on Friday, January 15, 2027, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Benton Convention Center. Enjoy dinner, networking, entertainment, and inspiring stories while helping provide lifesaving breast cancer screening and support services for women in our community.

 Single gala tickets will be $150 / $1,000 for a table of 8. You may register for both the conference and gala by going to https://nwahec.org/78084 

 

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Brooke Kochanski

Written by Brooke Kochanski

Marketing & Communications Specialist at Northwest AHEC

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