Advanced Skills in Breast Disease Management

Overview

This state-of-the-art course, delivered in Cambridge, the course provides a concise, evidence-based overview of contemporary best practice across breast diagnostics, areas of treatment controversy, and effective multidisciplinary team (MDT) working in breast surgery and oncology.

Set within the historic surroundings of Cambridge, Selwyn College provides an ideal environment for focused learning, professional discussion and networking

Programme Content

Key topics covered during the course include:

• Screening, diagnosis and symptomatic (triple) assessment
• Breast imaging and pathology updates
• Benign breast conditions (including breast pain, nipple discharge, sepsis and gynaecomastia)
• Breast cancer biology, risk assessment and risk-reducing surgery
• DCIS, local recurrence and breast conservation (oncological and oncoplastic considerations)
• Mastectomy decision-making (including skin- and nipple-sparing approaches) and axillary management
• Neoadjuvant approaches and pre-operative MDT decision-making
• Adjuvant and systemic treatments (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy and targeted therapies)
• Special situations including pregnancy and fertility, and psychological care

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment and management of benign and malignant breast disease
• Strengthen clinical decision-making in breast diagnostics, surgical planning and MDT-led care
• Critically appraise current research and controversies to support high-quality, contemporary practice
• Evaluate assessment and screening pathways for breast cancer and understand their strengths and limitations

Why Attend?

Advanced Skills in Breast Disease Management is ideal if you want a focused, consultant-level update across diagnostics, benign and malignant disease, and the key areas of controversy shaping modern breast practice.

If you are approaching your FRCS examinations or preparing for consultancy, the Advanced Skills in Breast Disease Management course provides an excellent, focused update aligned with exam-relevant practice.

It is an ideal refresher for consultants seeking a comprehensive, evidence-based update in breast surgery and oncology, or for consultants undergoing revalidation and recertification.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the multidisciplinary management of breast disease, including:

• Senior breast or plastic surgery trainees (ST6–8)
• Newly appointed and established Consultants seeking a focused, evidence-based update
• Middle-grade and SAS doctors working in breast services
• Advanced care practitioners and specialist nurses involved in breast disease management