Scientific Talks
Breast Care Update Programme
Breast Care Update is a two-part programme designed to provide a comprehensive and practice-oriented overview of the latest advances in breast imaging and treatment.
The first session highlights the pivotal role of breast MRI in tackling complex clinical scenarios, supporting accurate diagnosis, staging, and therapeutic decision-making. The second session focuses on evolving multidisciplinary approaches to breast cancer treatment options, from surgical strategies and radiation therapy integration. Bringing together leading experts, this series offers valuable insights to help clinicians stay at the forefront of innovation and deliver high-quality, patient-centred breast care.
October 9th 2026
Part 1 | Breast MRI and Beyond: Challenges and New Directions in ImagingOn-demand session available from 9th October
Breast MRI remains the most accurate imaging modality for detecting breast cancer, particularly in challenging “problem-solving” scenarios. It plays a key role in specific contexts such as invasive lobular carcinoma, DCIS, and preoperative staging. In addition, MRI is essential for assessing response to primary systemic therapy and for detecting recurrences. Accurate imaging in these settings can be critical in guiding treatment decisions and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
In this on-demand session, leading experts will share their insights, with a particular focus on the value of breast MRI in preoperative assessment and treatment evaluation.
Scientific Programme
MRI for every Breast Cancer? | Christoph Taush
Imaging after breast reconstruction surgery | Silvia Perez Rodrigo
Preoperative Assessment of Breast Cancer Extent (cT): CEM vs MRIaphy vs MRI | Javier Azcona
MRI Challenges in Assessing Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy | | Rüta Briedienè
After viewing the video, participants will be asked to take a short assessment to validate their knowledge and receive certification.
Expected Educational Outcomes
- To understand the clinical indications for MRI and CEM in breast imaging.
- To know the role of preoperative MRI, including identification of cases where MRI is optional and cases where MRI is crucial.
- To become familiarised with the updates on the breast MRI findings
- To understand the duality of CEM and MRI with a special focus on indications and pros & cons of each modality
- To know which findings the radiologists must assess when evaluating response to neoadjuvant therapy on breast MRI to meet the oncologists’ needs
- To be aware of the hot questions in everyday practice of breast MRI imaging
Faculty
Christoph Tausch MD Breast Surgeon and Associate Professor, Head of the Breast Centre - Brust-Zentrum Zürich, SwitzerlandJavier Azcona Radiologist differentiated in Breast diseases, Hospital del Mar - Barcelona, Spain
Pilar Manchón Breast Subspecialty Expert, Affidea Group
Rüta Bridienè Radiologist, Member of the National Cancer Institute; Commitee of the Selective Breast Cancer Screening Programme, Lithuania
Silvia Perez Rodrigo Radiologist, Head of the department of Breast Radiology in MD Anderson Cancer Center and Hospital Quiron La Luz, Spain
Organizing Committee:
Rosana Santos Clinical Education Scientific Leader, Affidea Group
CME Information
An application has been made to the UEMS/EBR for CME accreditation of this event.
Registrations
Target Audience
- Gynaechologists- Radiologists
- Radiographers
- Other Healthcare Professionals with an interest in breast imaging
Questions or Technical difficulties
Please contact us at clinical.education@affidea.com.
October 15th 2026
Part 2 | Breast Cancer Treatment Today: Evidence, Innovation, and Multidisciplinary PracticeLive session on 15th October
Advances in breast cancer care increasingly rely on a well-coordinated multidisciplinary approach, where clinical decisions are guided by both evidence and collaboration.
From the highly structured workflows and organisational models of breast centres of excellence to evolving surgical techniques and the integration of radiation therapy within breast reconstruction pathways, the field continues to progress rapidly. Together, these developments offer new opportunities - while posing important challenges - in the pursuit of optimal patient outcomes, both oncological as quality of life-related, and high-quality, patient-centred care. In this webinar, leading experts will address these key topics, providing practical insights into modern treatment pathways and highlighting how to deliver high-quality, patient-centred breast cancer care.
(Time zone CET)
Moderator: C. Paraskevopoulou
15.00 – Welcome & Opening | A. Roncacci & R.Santos
15.05 – The importance and workflow of a breast centre of excellence | C. Tausch
15.25 – BCT versus mastectomy | J. De Boniface
15.45 - Lymph node irradiation after ESTRO 2026 | P. Poortmans
16.05 – RT and breast reconstruction | O. Kaidar-Person
16.25 - Q&A
17.00 -Closing remarks | R. Santos & P. Poortmans
Expected Educational Outcomes
- Describe the principles, organisation, and clinical value of multidisciplinary Breast Centres of Excellence.
- Discuss the current evidence guiding surgical management of breast cancer, including breast-conserving therapy and mastectomy.
- Recognise recent advances in radiation oncology, including contemporary approaches to lymph node irradiation and the integration of radiotherapy with breast reconstruction.
- Apply current evidence and best practices to support multidisciplinary treatment planning and shared clinical decision-making.
- Integrate recent developments in breast cancer management into everyday clinical practice to optimise oncological outcomes, quality of life, and patient-centred care
Faculty
Alessandro Roncacci MD Radiologist, Senior Vice President CMO, Affidea GroupChristoph TauschMD Breast Surgeon and Associate Professor, Head of the Breast Centre - Brust-Zentrum Zürich, Switzerland
Chryssa Paraskevopoulou Medical Physics and Radiation Protection Expert, Dose Management & Radiation Protection Manager, Affidea Group
Jana de Boniface MD PhD Breast Surgeon and Professor of Surgery - Karolinska Institutet and Capio Saint Göran Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Orit Kaidar-Person MD Radiation Oncologist, Director of the Breast Cancer Service - Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
Philip PoortmansMD Radiation Oncologist and Associate Professor- Iridium Netwerk & University of Antwerp, Belgium. Past-President of ESTRO and ECCO. Currently Medical Advisor at Affidea Group
Rosana Santos MD Radiologist, President of the College of Radiology at the Portuguese Medical Association, Portuguese Deputy for Radiology at UEMS, Católica Medical School, Clinical Education Scientific Leader, Affidea Group
Organizing Committee:
Rosana Santos Clinical Education Scientific Leader, Affidea Group
CME Information
The Breast Cancer Treatment Today: Evidence, Innovation, and Multidisciplinary Practice, Virtual, Netherlands 15/10/2026 -15/10/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with
2.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP)
Registrations
Target Audience
- Radiation Oncologists
- Radiologists
- GP
- Gynaechologists
- Surgeons
- Medical Physicists
- Nurses
- Radiographers
- Radiotherapy Technologists
- Residents
- Other healthcare professionals with an interest in this field
Previous Webinars:
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Critical Findings in Thoracic Imaging: expect the unexpected
Liver Imaging Update
The key to succeed in the Lab: Pre-Analytical Phase
Contrast Agents in Diagnostic Imaging: Myths and Truths - Iodine & Gadolinium
Critical Findings in Abdominal Imaging: expect the unexpected
Update on Breast Care
Clinical Research as a Care Option
Unlocking Dermatology: Strategies for identifying Skin Lesions and Building a Succcessful Dermatology Practice
The Deep Dive with Experts in Prostate Cancer - Integrated Diagnosis
MRI Safety Bridging Theory & Practice
Scaling Impact: A Model for Obesity and Diabetes Care Across Affidea
Deep Dive With Experts In Prostate Cancer - Advanced Treatments
Head and Neck Imaging: MR and CT protocols and Interactive Cases
AI for Better Care: Insights, Trends and Impact
Expert Update in Cardiac CT: Latest Clinical Use and Advanced Techniques
Courses:
MRI Cardiac Course 2nd editionAdvanced Ultrasound Course