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FAQs
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Symposium Information
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- Who should attend the Symposium?
This international symposium is directed primarily towards academics, private physicians and researchers involved in breast cancer in medical, surgical, gynecologic, and radiation oncology, as well as other health care professionals.
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Program Schedule
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- When can I view the full daily schedule on-line?
The detailed program schedule will be available in August.
- Have there been any future dates selected at this time?
Future Dates are as follows:December 9 - 13, 2014
December 8 - 12, 2015
December 6 - 10, 2016
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Registration
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- What are the registration deadlines?
Registration Opens March 4, 2013
Discount Pre-registration Deadline ends October 31, 2013
Pre-registration ends November 15, 2013
Registration Cancellation Deadline is November 15, 2013
- Can I get financial assistance to attend the Symposium?
Yes, there are several opportunities available for financial assistance in the form of scholarships. The purpose of these scholarships is to promote the education and professional development of early-career scientists who are actively pursuing research in breast cancer by encouraging and facilitating their attendance at the 2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.Scholarships will be awarded in each program to graduate students, medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and physicians-intraining whose abstracts are accepted for presentation at the 2013 SABCS, based upon the quality of their abstracts. Recipients of these scholarships will be identified in the SABCS program, both print and online, and also at the meeting. Scholarship application is part of the Abstract Submission process. Further information is available on the 2013 Overview page on our website www.sabcs.org -Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation provides scholarships for eligible breast cancer advocates to attend the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, and take part in Mentor Sessions. Website
Information regarding the 2013 ABCF Advocate Program can be found at
www.alamobreastcancer.org E-Mail
sandisues@sbcglobal.net for information and an application. Mail
Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation
PO Box 780067
San Antonio TX 78278 All applications for financial assistance must be submitted by 10PM CST by September 1, 2013.
- When will I receive my badge?
Symposium badges will be mailed to pre-registrants approximately beginning October 15. Upon arrival at the symposium, please present your badge at the “PRE-REGISTERED WITH BADGE” desk in the convention center (Bridge Hall) in order to receive Symposium materials and badge holder.
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Abstract Submission
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- What are the abstract submission deadlines?
Abstract Submission Opens March 4, 2013
Abstract Submission Deadline is June 11, 2013
Abstract Correction Deadline is July 31, 2013
Scholarship Notifications will be sent out in September 2013
- How can I make corrections after submitting my abstract?
You may make corrections by doing so before the June 11 deadline. The incorrect abstract may be withdrawn and resubmitted without additional charge. Please click here for more information.After the deadline, if you discover an error that must be corrected, notify Coe-Truman Technologies, Inc at c4asupport@coetruman.com Note: You will be charged $25 each time you do so. Cut-off date for corrections is July 31, 2013.
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Housing Instructions
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- What are the housing deadlines?
Individual Hotel Reservations opens March 4, 2013
Group Hotel Reservations opens March 18, 2013
Hotel Reservation Deadline is November 15, 2013
- Will SABCS make hotel arrangements for me or is there a housing facility?
SABCS does not make hotel arrangements for individuals. You can make your hotel arrangements with OnPeak, the Official Housing Bureau of SABCS. Contact information is available at SABCS housing.
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Food & Beverage
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- Food & Beverage at the Symposium
Registration fees include continental breakfast Wednesday – Saturday and hors d’oeuvres & beverages Wednesday - Friday at evening poster sessions.
- How can I purchase meal tickets, and how much do they cost?
Lunch tickets for 2013 SABCS are offered for either1. $14.00: Boxed lunch and a soda or water redeemable at the three Express Lunch areas located in Exhibit Halls
A, B & C. 2. $18.00: A hot item, soda or water and a dessert redeemable at the Food Court located in Exhibit Hall B. No refund or partial refund will be issued for a Ticket or for a partial redemption of a Ticket. Tickets can be purchased in advance for individuals & groups.
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Media Section
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- What are SABCS Media policies?
Policies and procedures for Media attending SABCS are available at http://www.sabcs.org/media/index.asp/.
- Can I request to be on your Media mailing list for press releases?
To be added to the SABCS Media mailing list, please contact Jeremy Moore at 267-646-0557 or Lauren Riley at 215-446-7155.
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Information on San Antonio
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- How can I get additional information on hotel locations, area restaurants, attractions, directions, etc.?
Creative Dining & Entertainment staff will recommend and make your individual and/or group reservations at San Antonio’s most enjoyable restaurants and/or catering venues! The staff can also help you arrange your rental car, golf tee time, other entertainment and relaxation needs. Their service, is free, and is available now either by phone 210-632-1825, fax 210-402-0335, http://www.creativedining.net/or e-mail lori@creativedining.net. Staff will also be available onsite during the symposium.For further information on San Antonio, visit the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
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Abstracts On-line
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- Can I view abstracts, posters, slides and webcasts from prior San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposia?
Yes, SABCS posts abstracts, posters, slides and webcasts from prior SABCS for 3 years. They are available for viewing at http://www.sabcs.org/pastsymposia/index.asp/.
- When can I view abstracts, posters, and slides from this year's San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposia?
Attendees will be able to view online, searchable versions from this year's SABCS abstracts, slides and posters will be available during the symposium if permission from the author has been received. Registrants will receive their login and password with their credentials.
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About SABCS
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- I attended the symposium in 2012 and didn't receive my certificate. Who do I contact regarding Continuing Medical Education?
Please contact the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium office if you have any questions regarding CME or your certificate at sabcs@uthscsa.edu or 210-450-1550.
- How will the CME process work at this year's symposium?
The CME/Evaluations will once again be online with a link e-mailed to each attendee at the e-mail address supplied when you register. Please be sure to use your own e-mail address when registering to ensure you receive the daily CME/Evaluation reminders.
- Does SABCS offer Continuing Education Credits?
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.-Nursing and Pharmacy Continuing Education Credits will not be offered.
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