Breast Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care International Conference

Nov. 28-29, 2025 / The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

Saturday, November 29

7:30-17:00

Registration and Host Desk

7:30-8:30

Networking Breakfast with our Exhibit Partners and Poster Viewing

8:30-9:30

Redefining Survival: Reshaping Metastatic Breast Cancer Care Margret Fitch

9:30-10:30

Addressing Mental Health and Fear of Progression in Cancer Survivorship Margert Fitch, Sophie Lebel, Faith Jones, Doris Howell

10:30-11:00

Break with Poster Presentations

11:00-12:00

Lymphedema Unpacked: Comprehensive Approaches to Prevention and Care Jennifer Kwan, Stephanie Phan, Joshua Vorstenbosch

11:00-11:30

Breakout Sessions:

A) The Green Debate: Understanding Cannabis Use in Cancer Care Karim Ladha

B) Latest Updates: Best Practices for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Presentation David Langelier

11:30-12:00

Breakout Sessions:

A) Paying the Price: Addressing Financial Toxicity in Cancer Survivorship Ilene Shiller

B) Comprehensive and Evidence-Based Approaches for Preserving Fertility Jennia Michaeli

12:00-13:00

Peer Networking Lunch & Optional Mindfulness Session

13:00-13:30

Breakout Sessions:

A) Complementary Conversations: Effective Communication Around Complementary Therapies for Survivors Lynda Balneaves

B) The Fog Lifts: The Science of Improving Cognitive Function of Breast Cancer Survivors Lori Bernstein

13:30-14:00

Breakout Sessions:

A) Co-Creating Care: Elevating Patient Voices Through Patient Engagement and Best Practice Partnership Kerseri Scane

B) The Final Chapter: Ensuring Quality of Life at End-of-Life for Breast Cancer Care Breffni Hannon

C) Pain Management 2.0: New Strategies for Prevention and Management Chronic Pain James Khan

14:00-14:30

Break with Poster Presentations

14:00-14:30

Meet the Experts

14:30-15:30

Rehabilitation Unlocked: Physiotherapy and Recovery After Breast Cancer Treatment Eugene Chang, Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Anne-Marie Collingwood

15:30-16:30

Addressing the Unique Needs of LGBTQ+ Jean-Marc Bourque, Margo Kennedy, Michelle Tomlinson, Christain Schulz-Quach

16:30-17:00

Poster Awards & Closing Remarks Muna Al-Khaifi, Jennifer Jones

17:00-18:00

Reception Immediately Following the Closing Remarks