Contact: Jeanne-Marie Phillips HealthFlashMarketing 203-977-3333 jphillips@healthflashmarketing.com Sharon Grutman The American Society of Breast Surgeons 877-992-5470 sgrutman@breastsurgeons.org Backgrounder The American Society of Breast Surgeons The American Society of Breast Surgeons is the primary leadership organization for general surgeons who treat patients with breast disease, and is committed to continually improving the practice of breast surgery by serving as an advocate for surgeons who seek excellence in the care of breast patients. This mission is accomplished by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and by promoting education, research, and the development of advanced surgical techniques Founded in 1995. the Society now has more than 3,000 members throughout the United States and in 35 countries around the world. Active membership is open to surgeons with a special interest in breast disease. The Society’s Annual Meeting is the only medical meeting dedicated exclusively to the latest issues affecting surgeons who treat breast disease, from diagnosis and staging to treatment planning and ongoing management. The American Society of Breast Surgeons hosts this meeting to provide the surgical community with a forum to discuss and present the newest techniques in imaging, biopsy, and surgery, intended to improve the quality of care for the more than one million patients who undergo breast surgery annually in the U.S. The meeting sets the agenda for the year ahead with the most advanced tools and techniques to achieve the best possible breast cancer outcomes. Each year, the meeting includes interactive workshops and demonstrations of new surgical approaches, creating a opportunity for leading breast cancer care experts to exchange, debate and discuss the latest trends and advancements affecting patients and practices. The sessions and presentations at the meeting will inform attendees on the latest advances in diagnostics, surgical techniques, screening, genomics, radiation and clinical research. The industry’s leading companies will participate in commercial exhibits showcasing the latest technology and newest procedures. Visit the American Society of Breast Surgeons website at www.breastsurgeons.org.