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	*NEW FROM THE ASBD!* ASBD Breast Healthcare Update: Systemic Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Issues in Preoperative and Adjuvant Treatment. The CME-accredited e-newsletter includes an introduction by Clifford Hudis, MD, and highlights by Patrick Morris, MD, of two sessions at the April 2008 ASBD Symposium.
	NEW FROM THE ASBD! The American Society of Breast Disease announces the creation of the Mary Kay Ash Advanced Training Program in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. The Addison-based Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation – a leading philanthropy in the field of cancers affecting women – has approved a two-year $225,000 grant to support this innovative program to train breast surgeons in the emerging field of oncoplastic surgery. (download pdf)
	*NEW FROM THE ASBD!* School of Oncoplastic Surgery: Essentials for the Breast Surgeon. A weekend course providing basic and intermediate level lectures and hands-on OR workshops for practicing surgeons. December 5-7, 2008, at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel, Dallas, Texas.
	*NEW FROM THE ASBD!* In partnership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, National Consortium of Breast Centers, and Society of Surgical Oncology, plan to attend the 2008 Breast Cancer Symposium, Washington, DC, September 5-7, 2008.
	Poster Abstracts of the 32nd Annual Symposium of the American Society of Breast Disease. Online publication made possible through the support of HOLOGIC, Inc.
	San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium highlights – Read Issue Number 4, 2007 of the ASBD Advisor.
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	ASBD position and policy statements: *Updated!* Policy Statement on MRI Use for Screening of Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer Taxane Use and Dose-Dense Scheduling May Benefit Patients with Early Stage Breast Cancer American Society of Breast Disease Endorses Enrollment in Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Clinical Trials. Use of Adjuvant Trastuzumab in Women with HER2-Positive, Operable Breast Cancer Statement on Screening Mammography Policy Statement on Routine Orientation of Breast Specimens
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