Empowering Providers and Patients

Stanford Breast Program Hosts Educational Symposium on Cutting-Edge Treatments

January 6, 2026

Stanford Breast Surgery is now offering in-person events designed to connect, educate, and inspire the local community and beyond. These dynamic gatherings spotlight the latest advances and services available to patients with breast cancer, bringing together experts and attendees for an evening of learning and collaboration.

The after-hours symposium started with “lightning lectures” from surgeons in both Surgical Oncology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Attendees heard rapid-fire insights and practical tips on some of the most pressing topics in breast surgery today, including:

Minimizing Ischemic Complications in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy,
New Guidelines for Repeat Breast Conservation,
Innovations in Surgical Techniques,
Eliminating Animation Deformity & Minimizing Infections,
Lymphedema Prevention: ILR, and
Re-sensation Program: Approaches, Outcomes, and Training Exercises.

Following the lectures, a lively panel Q&A session gave participants the chance to engage directly with experts, ask questions, and share experiences. The event was primarily tailored for healthcare providers—physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants—at Stanford Healthcare and in the surrounding community. However, new patients interested in learning more about breast cancer care were welcome to join.

If you’re interested in attending a future event, contact: Tania Lomelifranco at tmlomeli@stanford.edu

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As the Director of Communications for Stanford Surgery, Rachel Baker tells the stories of her department's faculty, staff, and trainees. With the help of an amazing team of content creators, she produces and curates original articles, photos, videos, graphics, and even podcasts.She works personally with each division, center, program, and lab within her purview to define their audience and reach their goals while maintaining a consistent brand voice. She hosts quarterly professional development workshops open to all AEM web authors--please email her if you'd like to join! She also offers both 1:1 and group education to faculty and residents on a variety of topics including media training, using social media to advantage, and presentation refinement. Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism with a focus on photography from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. A transplant from the DC-area, she still misses foliage and argyle but has happily adopted the official NorCal hobbies of visiting wineries, hiking local trails, and eating avocado.

About Stanford Surgery

The Stanford University Department of Surgery is dedicated to inventing the future of surgical care through:

• pioneering cutting-edge research,
• developing the next generation of leaders, and
• healing through incomparable surgical skills and compassion.

To learn more, please visit surgery.stanford.edu

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