Breast cancer in the young, the pregnant and with family history conference 2016

This conference is aimed at a multidisciplinary audience including primary care, breast specialists in oncology, surgery, plastic surgery, radiology and genetics as well as healthcare professionals involved in pregnancy and fertility treatment in breast cancer patients. Objectives: At the end of this conference, delegates will have gained a greater understanding of the following: 1. Holistic management of the younger, pre-menopausal patient with breast cancer, looking at the different perspectives and specialisms involved. 2. A review of the following inputs: surgery, plastic surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy. 3. Epidemiology of breast cancer in younger women. 4. Complications and management of the pregnant woman with breast cancer as well as dealing with fertility preservation. 5. The role of family history in identifying the risk of young women developing breast cancer and understanding relevant preventative measures linked to oncogenetics. 6. Communicating with patients and patient advocacy support networks.