DECEMBER 5-9, 2023

Symposium Information

1. What is the target audience for the Symposium?
   This Symposium is designed to provide state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer and premalignant disease to an international audience of academic and private physicians and researchers. The Symposium provides a forum for interaction, communication, and education for a broad spectrum of researchers, health professionals, patient advocates, and others with a special interest in breast cancer.

Program Schedule

1. When can I view the full daily schedule?
   The detailed program schedule will be available in early September.   The Preliminary Program is available April 15, 2023.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
2. What are the dates of future Symposia?
   Future Dates are as follows:
   • December 10-14, 2024
   • December 9-13, 2025

1. We invite you to submit your abstract for the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.  
                

• May 15, 2023: Abstract Submission Opens
• July 10, 2023: Abstract Submission Deadline (11:59:00 PM CT)
• July 17, 2023: Abstract Minor Correction Deadline (changes permitted after deadline)
• Late September/Early October 2023: Decision Letters and Presentation Instructions Emailed to Presenters (contact person/first author listed)
• August 21, 2023: Late Breaking Abstract Submission Opens
• September 30, 2023: Late Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline

  (11:59:00 PM CT)

1. What is the size limit for an abstract?
   The size limit (including title, body, and tables) is 3,400 characters; this does not include spaces.
   
   
2. How many abstracts can an author submit?
   There is no limit to the number of abstracts an author can submit.
   
   
3. How many authors can be listed on an abstract?
   There is a maximum of 50 authors allowed per abstract.
   
   
4. How many abstracts can an author present? 
   Authors are limited to one oral presentation at SABCS. Authors may present more than one poster.


5. Do late-breaking abstracts require a place-holder submission?
   No, a placeholder abstract for late-breaking abstracts is not required during the general Call for Abstracts. Late-breaking abstracts may be submitted starting August 21.
    
6. How can I make corrections after submitting my abstract?
   The submitting author may log back into the submission site and update the abstract as much as needed until the submission deadline, July 10, 2023. Abstract content or author revision requests received after this date will not be made. The deadline for minor revisions is July 17, 2023. Minor revisions include:
   Spelling errors in body, author's name, and words in tables and titles
   Change and/or reorder presenting author
   
   Note: Send change requests to sabcs@uthscsa.edu. You must include your abstract file number with your request.

Who is the official housing provider for SABCS?
Orchid Events is the official housing provider for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

When does housing open for SABCS?
Housing opens April 10, 2023.

Does the Symposium provide food to attendees?
Onsite attendees will receive continental breakfast and beverages, free of charge.

About SABCS

1. I attended the a past symposium and didn't receive my certificate. Who do I contact regarding Continuing Education?
   Please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at cme@uthscsa.edu or 210-567-4491. 
       
2. Does SABCS offer Continuing Education Credits?
   
   The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education for physicians.
   
   This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.