The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance

Advocate Chat: Reading Research Articles and Posters
2022-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us for our latest Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) Advocate Chat featuring a conversation with LBCA Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Megan Kruse. Dr. Kruse will discuss her 2021 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) research and presentation on Pleomorphic vs. Non-pleomorphic lobular breast cancer.
The time for this event is 12pm – 1pm ET.
Registration for this session is now open.
How Do Advocate Chats Work?
The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance provides a wealth of written material about how individuals can learn more about advocacy through education and research advocacy on our website. To bring these resources to life, we host a series of Advocate Chats that are focused on advocacy skill building topics. Our sessions are one hour and include a presentation on a targeted topic followed by Q&As from the audience.

Research Funding – What is the Research Process and Funding Landscape?
2022-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for our latest Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) Advocate Chat featuring a conversation with LBCA Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Matthew Sikora. Dr. Sikora will discuss the world of lobular cancer research including different sources of research funding and the role of patient advocates in research. The event takes place at 12PM ET on July 20.
Registration is now open for this session.
How Do Advocate Chats Work?
The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance provides a wealth of written material about how individuals can learn more about advocacy through education and research advocacy on our website. To bring these resources to life, we host a series of Advocate Chats that are focused on advocacy skill building topics. Our sessions are one hour and include a presentation on a targeted topic followed by Q&As from the audience.

Highlights of the 2022 Joint International ELBCC/Lobsterpot & LBCA Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) Symposium
2022-09-14 11:00 | Virtual
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 11am – 1 pm EST/4pm – 6 pm GMT, the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) presents Highlights of the 2022 Joint International ELBCC/Lobsterpot & LBCA Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) Symposium, a complimentary, educational webinar in partnership with the European Lobular Breast Cancer Consortium (ELBCC)/Lobsterpot.
This program will provide attendees an opportunity to watch presentations on the key aspects of the ILC science in lay terms that were presented during the in-person ILC Symposium this past June. Three researcher panelists who are members of LBCA or ELBCC and participated in the ILC Symposium will present highlights of the basic science and the translational and clinical ILC research presented in Utrecht. The presentations will be followed by a question-and-answer period. The session will be co-moderated by patient advocate leaders from ELBCC and LBCA. Registration to this virtual event is open and free of charge.

Advocate Chat: How We Know What We Know About Cancer Data
2022-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Dr. Nadia Howlader from the NCI Surveillance Research Program will be joining the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance for the September Advocate Chat How We Know What We Know About Cancer Data. Dr. Howlader will provide an overview of how cancer data is collected in the US, what it can tell us about breast cancer and lobular breast cancer, who uses the data, how it is used, and tools that are available to make the data public. Advocate chats are organized with up to 30 minutes of presentation followed by a question and answer session with the presenter. The presentation portion of the hour will be recorded. We hope you will join us!
Please register to receive the Zoom link at: https://forms.gle/NxXbHDvPQCnd9YCs9

Advocate Chat: Conducting a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser
2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Are you unsure how to fundraise for LBCA or want to hear some new ideas on how you can support our work? Join us for our latest Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) Advocate Chat: Conducting a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser. This Chat features a conversation with LBCA Development Director Karen Ferguson discussing Peer to Peer Fundraising, which is a great way to help support LBCA. Learn how to set up your own fundraiser and hear from someone who recently did a fun and successful fundraising event for LBCA. This free virtual session takes place at 12PM ET on November 30.
Registration is now open for this session.
How Do Advocate Chats Work?
The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance provides a wealth of written material about how individuals can learn more about advocacy through education and research advocacy on our website. To bring these resources to life, we host a series of Advocate Chats that are focused on advocacy skill building topics. Our sessions are one hour and include a presentation on a targeted topic followed by Q&As from the audience.

Getting the Most of Your SABCS22 Experience
2022-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Are you registered to attend SABCS22 this year, either virtually or in person? Join LBCA staff and advocates for an informal advocate chat on how to get the most from your conference experience. Whether this is your first time attending or you are a veteran advocate, come share your experiences or learn from others.
Please register here: https://bit.ly/3VIjmtY

SABCS 2022
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-10 | CA
This Symposium is designed to provide state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer and premalignant breast disease, to an international audience of academic and private physicians and researchers.
This international symposium is directed primarily towards academic and private physicians and researchers involved in breast cancer in medical, surgical, gynecologic, and radiation oncology, as well as patient advocates and other appropriate health care professionals. We anticipate 8,000 attendees from more than 80 countries.
More information to come as the event draws closer.

25th Annual Alamo Advocate Program
2022-12-06 - 2022-12-09 | CA
The Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting its 25th Annual Advocate Program at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) from December 6 through December 9. This year’s program will be hybrid and will include panels, interviews, and Hot Topic Sessions. This event is free to advocates.

Advocate Chat: Intro to the Basic Science of ILC Cancer Cells
2023-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Please join us for a conversation with LBCA Board of Director Member SAB member Dr. Ramlah Nehring and breast cancer physician oncologist Dr. Sasha Stanton for an overview discussion on the cellular basis of cancer and ILC and immunology. This talk will be great for new advocates and veteran advocates alike who do not come from a medical or scientist background. Join LBCA and our speakers for this fun lay person science lesson to help you better understand cancer and ILC at the cellular level.

A Conversation with LBCA Grantee Dr. David Lim and Research Advocate Christine McKay
2023-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
LBCA research grantee Dr. David Lim and Research Advocate and LBCA Patient Advocate Advisory Board (PAAB) member Christine McKay join us for our March 2023 Advocate Chat. Please join us to learn about Dr. Lim’s recently concluded population-based study on lobular breast cancer in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Lim partnered with Christine McKay during the development of his proposal. We look forward to hearing about the study results as well as their experience working together.

Lobular Breast Cancer: Treatment Progress Webinar
2023-03-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join CancerCare for its Connect Education Workshop focusing on lobular breast cancer, also known as invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC).
Lobular Breast Cancer: Treatment Progress will feature Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Scientific Advisory Board Chair Rinath Jeselsohn, MD, on its expert panel. Other panelists include Rebecca A. Shatsky, MD, Kamel Abou Hussein, MD, Wade Smith, MD, and CancerCare Senior Director of Education and Training Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW.
Topics will include: an overview of lobular breast cancer, understanding your ILC pathology report, the role of genetic testing and counseling, new treatment approaches, and updates on clinical trials.
Registrants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast. The educational workshop is free but pre-registration is reqired.

AACR Annual Meeting 2023
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-19 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, United States
The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. From population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy; the AACR Annual Meeting highlights the work of the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world.

Metastatic Lobular Breast Cancer and Inflammatory Breast Cancer Webinar
2023-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Scientific Advisor Dr. Rachel Jankowitz as well as Dr. Jeremy Force as they share the latest information and research for metastatic lobular breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer as part of the Komen MBC Impact Series.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-30 | CA
This year’s Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) conference is titled Thriving Together: 2023 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer and will be held in person and virtually.
This event is for people with metastatic breast cancer and their caregivers and will provide trusted information and a community of support. Registration will open February 2023.

NBCC 2023 Advocate Leadership Summit and Lobby Day
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-09 | Park Hyatt Hotel, 1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20037
Registration is open for the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) 2023 Advocate Leadership Summit and Lobby Day.
Join NBCC in Washington, DC, for the Summit from May 6-8. This will be followed by Lobby Day on May 9. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about some of the latest breast cancer scientific research and train on effective advocacy strategies. It’s also a great way to connect with other breast cancer patient advocates and share in the fight to end all breast cancer.
A small number of scholarships are available to current NBCC members who are interested in attending the in-person-only Summit. Attendees may apply for one of the following types of assistance: travel, hotel, or registration. Apply here. The deadline to apply is March 17, 2023.

2023 ASCO Annual Meeting
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-06 | McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616
Join more than 40,000 oncology professionals from around the world at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting. Stay up to date on new clinical cancer advances in every area of cancer research, gain real-time insights from world-renowned faculty, and connect with one of the largest, most diverse audiences in global oncology—in person or online.
Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research
“Let us use this Annual Meeting to unequivocally recommit ourselves to patients—our most important partners in cancer care and research. I’m proud that this year’s Annual Meeting theme brings this to the forefront. Better, more equitable and engaged cancer care hinges on forging deeper, more meaningful relationships between oncology clinicians and the people we care for.”—Eric P. Winer, MD, FASCO, 2022-2023 ASCO President
Why You Should Attend

Cutting-edge research: more than 2,500 abstract presentations
Personal stories: a diverse lineup of ASCO Voices that will showcase a variety of personal narratives and perspectives from the oncology community that illustrate the compassionate side of cancer care
Practice-changing science: state-of-the-art tools, standards, and models for quality care
Professional development: career resources and mentorship opportunities
Oncology community: in-person relationship-building opportunities and online discussions with thought leaders, industry experts, and peers
Versatile, interactive experience: livestreaming of oral abstract sessions, poster walks, Q&A, exhibits, and more
Take-home resources: meeting materials, downloadable slides, and continuing education

SNMMI Patient Education Day
2023-06-25 | McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is holding its first Patient Education Day as part of its 2023 Annual Meeting. This free event offers those with cancer and their caregivers a unique opportunity to learn about the role of nuclear medicine in diagnosing and treating disease. The sessions can be attended in person or online.
The morning sessions offer an overview of nuclear medicine, radiation safety, and clinical trials. This will be followed by lunch and breakout sessions specific to disease types including breast cancer at 3pm ET/2pm CT. Learn more.

7th Annual Cleveland Breast Cancer Summit
2023-08-25 | InterContinental Hotel and Bank of America Conference Center
The Cleveland Clinic presents the 7th Annual Cleveland Breast Cancer Summit: Collaborating for a Cure is a live educational multi-disciplinary summit that will focus on the up-to-date reviews and treatment options for lobular breast cancer. The program will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Inter Continental Hotel and Bank of America Conference Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This symposium is designed for practicing physicians and other practicing health care providers in oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and womens health. Patient advocates are also welcome.

What's New in Screening and Treatment for Lobular Breast Cancer Webinar
2023-09-12 15:00 - 16:00 | CA
LBCA invites you to join us on Tuesday, September 12, at 3pm ET/12pm PT for the free, live webinar “What’s New in Screening and Treatment for Lobular Breast Cancer.” The presentation includes information on the unique characteristics of ILC, the challenges they pose for screening and treatment, and what is on the horizon for better detection and treatment of ILC. The presentations will be followed by a live Q&A session.
The webinar will be hosted by LBCA Executive Director Laurie Hutcheson. Panelist include LBCA Scientific Advisory Board Past Chair Dr. Rinath Jeselsohn, Dr. Tali Amir, and Dr. Anita Mamtani.

2023 International ILC Symposium
2023-09-28 - 2023-09-30 | CA
Save the date for the International Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer (ILC) Symposium. The event will take place in Pittsburgh, PA from September 28-30, 2023.
Keynote speakers for the conference include Stuart Schnitt, MD, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School, and Cathrin Brisken, MD, PhD, EFPL and the Institute of Cancer Research. This conference brings together research scientists, clinicians, and advocates. A representative patient advocate group that includes LBCA is working on an agenda focused on patients, their families, and advocates.
Visit the ILC Symposium website for more information and updates.

LBCA Lobular Breast Cancer Chat: Enhancing ILC research with Post-Mortem Tissue Donation Programs
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) on Thursday, November 16 for a conversation with LBCA-funded researcher Dr. Karen Van Baelen to learn how invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) research is being enhanced with post-mortem tissue donation.
This is a free webinar.

26th Annual Alamo Advocate Program
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-08 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
The Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting its 26th Annual Advocate Program at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) from December 5, 2023 – December 8, 2023. This year’s program will be in person and virtual and will include panels, interviews, and Hot Topic Sessions. This event is free to advocates.
Patient advocates experience an intense learning environment at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). In conjunction with the scientific sessions, advocates are provided with an opportunity to interact with leading medical experts during ABCF’s Hot Topics Mentor Sessions, which are held live on three consecutive evenings during the conference.
The panel of experts at the Mentor Sessions report on the most intriguing, valuable, and/or controversial research presented that day and then take questions from the in-person and virtual audiences. The Mentor Sessions, which are live-streamed, are the premier event for advocates attending SABCS, providing them the opportunity to interact with recognized breast cancer experts in an intimate learning environment.
ABCF also partners with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) to present a live-streamed educational program for all patient advocates who attend SABCS, either in person or virtually. This lecture by a leading breast cancer researcher is designed to help patient advocates better understand the basic science of the disease.
Additionally, Advocate Chats are prerecorded interviews between an advocate and an expert in cancer research, policy, or care. These chats, which are 15-to-45-minute discussions, are available for viewing on the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation YouTube Channel.

2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS23)
2023-12-05 12:00 - 2023-12-09 11:00 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) is an annual event cosponsored by UT Health San Antonio’s Mays Cancer Center and the AACR. Now in its 46th year, the meeting hosts about 10,000 clinicians and scientists from all over the world and is the largest and most prestigious scientific gathering on breast cancer research.
This Symposium is designed to provide state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer and premalignant breast disease to an international audience of academic and private physicians and researchers.
The scientific program consists of formal lectures by experts in clinical, translational, and basic research, selected slide and poster presentations, forums and case discussions. The official language of the symposium is English. Simultaneous translation is not provided
This international symposium is directed primarily towards academic and private physicians and researchers involved in breast cancer in medical, surgical, gynecologic, and radiation oncology, as well as patient advocates and other appropriate health care professionals.
In-person and virtual registration is available for the 2023 SABCS Symposium. Registration for patient advocates is free. If you are registering as a Patient Advocate, you will be required to upload your proof of status during the registration process.

AACR Annual Meeting 2024
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-10 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. From population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy; the AACR Annual Meeting highlights the work of the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world.
Patient Advocate Rates:

Early (Register by 12/15): $255
Advanced: (Register by 2/16): $275
After 2/16: $295

NBCC 2024 Advocate Leadership Summit and Lobby Day
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-07 | Park Hyatt Hotel, 1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20037
Join NBCC for the 2024 Advocate Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, May 4-6, at the Park Hyatt Hotel. This will be followed by Lobby Day on May 7. The Summit is the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s premier annual breast cancer advocacy event. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend discussion sessions with top researchers and advocates, as well as skill-building, message training, and strategic planning activities.

A small number of scholarships are available to current NBCC members who are interested in assistance for: travel, hotel, or registration. Apply here. The deadline to apply is March 4, 2023.

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting
2024-05-31 - 2024-06-04 | McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616
Join more than 40,000 oncology professionals from around the world at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting. Stay up to date on new clinical cancer advances in every area of cancer research, gain real-time insights from world-renowned faculty, and connect with one of the largest, most diverse audiences in global oncology—in person or online.
2024 ASCO Annual Meeting will feature over 200 sessions in line with—The Art and Science of Cancer Care: From Comfort to Cure—the presidential theme set by Dr. Lynn M. Schuchter, MD, FASCO, 2023-2024 ASCO President.
Why You Should Attend:

Plenary Session, featuring practice-changing and clinically relevant abstract presentations and discussion
Opening Session, featuring the Presidential Address and Karnofsky Award and Lecture
Two In-Person Workshops: Genomics 101 for Oncologists and Navigating Communication with Seriously Ill Patients (Registration required, in-person only)
ASCO Plenary Series: Rapid Abstract Updates
State-of-the-art Education Sessions in each track
21 Case-Based Panels, featuring interactive audience polling
Joint Sessions with FDA, NCI, AACR, and ECO
24 Oral Abstract Sessions, featuring over 250 oral abstract presentations
16 Clinical Science Symposia, including 3 special cross-cutting sessions
NEW! 24 Rapid Oral Abstract Sessions
Over 2,000 Poster presentations, including Trials in Progress

LBCA Lobular Breast Cancer Chat: Biomarkers as tools in ILC
2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
LBCA is excited to invite you to our next Lobular Breast Cancer Chat Series event on biomarkers as tools in ILC. Please join us to learn more about this topic and hear about related research in the field by LBCA Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Peter Simpson and his colleague Dr. Amy McCart Reed from the University of Queensland. Please register for this event using this link. After completing the registration form, you will be added to a Google Calendar Invitation which contains the Zoom link for the event. The recording of the presentation portion of the event will be shared in a future newsletter for those that cannot attend.

ESMO Congress 2024
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-17 | Barcelona, Spain

2024 International ILC Symposium
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-25 | Leuven, Belgium, Leuven, Belgium
Save the date for the International Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer (ILC) Symposium. The event will take place in Leuven, Belgium from September 23-25, 2024.

Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio Lights Up Pink for Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day
2024-10-14 | Terminal Tower, Cleveland, OH, United States
In commemoration of the inaugural Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio will light up pink on October 14th.
