Call for Abstracts Closes July 13

Submit your research by July 13 at 11:59 p.m. CT to be considered for presentation at SABCS 2026.

Why Present at SABCS?

  • Submission Guidelines

    Review the submission guidelines, formatting requirements and policies before completing your abstract.


Scientific Categories

SABCS welcomes abstracts spanning the full spectrum of breast cancer research, translational science and patient care. Explore the scientific categories below to identify the best fit for your submission.

Time is Running Out

Submit your abstract by July 13 to present your research at the world's largest breast cancer symposium.

Submission Support

Technical support is available during regular business hours, with extended support leading up to the abstract submission deadline. All times listed are Central Time (CT).

DateSupport Hours (Central Time)
Monday–Friday (Regular Support)8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Technical support: +1 217-398-1792 sabcs@support.ctimeetingtech.com
Saturday, July 11 (Extended Hours) 8 a.m.–5 p.m
Technical support: +1 217-398-1792 sabcs@support.ctimeetingtech.com
Sunday, July 12 (Extended Hours) 8 a.m.–5 p.m
Technical support: +1 217-398-1792 sabcs@support.ctimeetingtech.com
Monday, July 13 (Submission Deadline) 8 a.m.–midnight
Technical support: +1 217-398-1792 sabcs@support.ctimeetingtech.com

Important Submission Information

  • Accepted abstracts must be presented in person by a current co-author listed at the time of submission.
  • Co-authors cannot be added after the July 13, 2026 deadline.
  • Abstract revisions will not be permitted after 11:59 p.m. CT on July 13, 2026.
  • Registration Required

    Abstract submission does not include registration for SABCS® 2026. All presenters must register separately to attend and present at the symposium.

  • Late-Breaking Abstracts

    Only new data generated after the regular abstract submission deadline will be considered during the Late-Breaking Abstract submission period.

Key Dates

DateMilestone
May 1, 2026Call for Abstracts Opens
July 13, 2026 | 11:59 p.m. CTAbstract Submission Deadline
Early September 2026Abstract Decision Notifications
Sept. 1-30, 2026 | 11:59 p.m. CTLate-Breaking Abstract Submission and Edit Period
Oct. 30, 2026Abstract Titles Released Online
Nov. 17, 2026 | 11:59 p.m. CTAbstract Withdrawal Deadline
Nov. 23, 2026Full Abstract Text Released Online

All accepted abstracts, other than those that are withdrawn prior to publication and any that may have been accepted as a special late exception, will be published in the online Proceedings, as an online-only supplement in Clinical Cancer Research, and as SABCS Sessions and Poster Resources online. In addition, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium currently contracts with other parties to record and transcribe oral presentations for online slide review and streaming. These resources are made available to registered attendees at no charge.

Confirmation of No Prior Publication/Presentation

Authors who submit an abstract confirm they have not previously published these data, they have not previously presented them at another scientific meeting, and that they are not planning to present or publish them prior to the dates of SABCS 2026. Preprints (draft research papers posted online before peer review) are not considered to be a prior publication if they are posted online before abstracts are submitted to SABCS. 

Abstracts submitted to SABCS are confidential and embargoed until SABCS publishes the abstracts.

Certain laws may require disclosure of clinical trial data through federal and international registries within a specific amount of time following trial completion, or disclosure of clinical trial data by federal and international agencies for regulatory purposes related to drug safety and efficacy. Such disclosures will not be considered a violation of the SABCS Embargo Policy, but SABCS kindly requests advance notice by email at sabcs@uthscsa.edu.   

Any other exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of SABCS leadership.

AI Guidelines

Agreement on Use of Generative AI

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), as with traditional automated and manual editing services, has the potential to improve the clarity of submitted abstracts when used to help revise or translate text written by the author. Authors may use generative AI tools in the development of abstracts submitted to the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium under the following conditions:

  • Any use of AI in connection with the conduct of the study underlying the abstract must be described in the Methods section of the abstract.
  • Any use of AI to produce new text or other material for an abstract must be disclosed in a sentence at the end of the abstract body.
  • All abstract authors are fully responsible for reviewing their completed abstract (regardless of how the abstract was written) to verify the accuracy and integrity of all statements prior to submission.
  • The complete editorial policy regarding the use of AI in the development of abstracts and manuscripts for publication is available on the AACR Journals website. (https://aacrjournals.org/pages/editorial-policies#ai)

SABCS 2025 Proceedings

The full SABCS® 2025 Proceedings are available in the AACR journal Clinical Cancer Research.


SABCS 2024 Proceedings

The full SABCS® 2024 Proceedings are available in the AACR journal Clinical Cancer Research.


SABCS 2023 Proceedings

The full SABCS® 2022 Proceedings are available in the AACR journal Clinical Cancer Research.


SABCS 2022 Proceedings

The full SABCS® 2022 Proceedings are available in the AACR journal Clinical Cancer Research.


SABCS 2021 Proceedings

The full SABCS® 2021 Proceedings are available in the AACR journal Clinical Cancer Research.