Breast surgical oncologist, Head, Breast Unit, Working for better training and equity in surgical oncology. #breastcancer. wordl traveler #ILookLikeASurgeon
Congrats!!! Escellent presentations at #ASCO2026 and outstanding discussion @DrJudyBoughey Appropriate patient selection is key to achieving the best outcomes from surgical treatment de-escalation strategies.” happy @itrisabel to participate @EUBREAST
OncoAlert 🚨 Coverage of DAY ONE of #EBCC15
Breast Cancer and Communication: Patient Insights from Serbia Presented by Sara Bojanic
An online survey conducted by Europa Donna Serbia in late 2024 among 810 women diagnosed with breast cancer reveals significant gaps in communication between patients and healthcare professionals in Serbia. Despite respondents being largely well educated, more than half reported receiving only partial information, limited time for discussion, and an incomplete understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options, often prompting them to seek information elsewhere. While the information provided was generally perceived as helpful, many patients felt insufficiently informed and unable to ask questions. The findings highlight an urgent need for clearer, more patient‑centred communication, improved health communication skills among professionals, and stronger patient involvement across the breast cancer care pathway. #BreastCancer@itrisabel@JavierCortesMD@MIgnatiadis@MichaelGnant@Icro_Meattini@matteolambe@c_sotiriou@aftimosp@MOliveira_MD@CarmenCriscit@lab_kok@to_be_elizabeth@ElisaAgostinett@Lucarecco@FernandoOnco@GaiaGriguolo@JankovicK@acampsmalea@kevinpunie@CarmineDeA1@LauBuisseret
OncoAlert 🚨 Coverage of DAY ONE of #EBCC15
RAPCHEM Study Presented by Dr Fleur Mauritz
A ten-year study shows that tailoring radiotherapy after chemotherapy and surgery to a patient’s individual risk keeps breast cancer recurrence rates very low while potentially reducing side-effects. In 848 patients treated in the Netherlands, radiotherapy was adjusted based on whether cancer remained in the lymph nodes after treatment, allowing some low‑risk patients to receive minimal or no radiotherapy. After a decade of follow‑up, only 2.9% experienced a local or regional recurrence, with similarly low rates across low-, intermediate- and high‑risk groups. The findings suggest that carefully stratifying patients by response to chemotherapy can safely reduce overtreatment and support more personalised breast cancer care. For the final conclusion, we will have to wait for the results of a randomised trial from the USA, which are expected in three years. #BreastCancer@itrisabel@JavierCortesMD@MIgnatiadis@MichaelGnant@Icro_Meattini@matteolambe@c_sotiriou@aftimosp@MOliveira_MD@CarmenCriscit@lab_kok@to_be_elizabeth@ElisaAgostinett@Lucarecco@FernandoOnco@GaiaGriguolo@JankovicK@acampsmalea@kevinpunie@CarmineDeA1@LauBuisseret
Etienne Brain awarded at #EBCC15 👏
A well-deserved recognition followed by an insightful lecture on one of the most pressing issues in our field: treatment challenges and decision-making in elderly patients with #BreastCancer@EtienneB66@OncoAlert#OncoAlert
We are happy to join again the 2026 OncoAlert Colloquium!
With ESSO reps presenting highlights in:
➡️ @itrisabel on #BreastCancer surgery
➡️ Johnn Henry Herrera Kok on lower #GIsurgery
➡️ Marco Inama on upper #GIsurgery
Congratulations to Sara Tolaney, Chief of Breast Oncology @DanaFarber who is being honored by @AACR w/their Outstanding Investigator Award for Breast Cancer Research at #SABCS25bit.ly/3Y0Qd0h
#EBCC15 unites multidisciplinary teams across Europe to share the latest in research, innovation & education.
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