The European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) held its annual scientific assembly in Paris, France in late September. Dr. Cappello joined hundreds of global breast health leaders to discuss and educate on the current research of screening, diagnostic and interventional practices within the European breast radiology community and beyond. This was Dr. Cappello's second invitation to EUSOBI, having lectured in Rome in 2013.
Dr. Cappello spoke about the need for personalized screening to prevent advanced disease and, in turn, reduce mortality. She was invited to join the symposium, sponsored by Mammorisk, about the risks of breast cancer, with a special emphasis on dense breasts. She was joined by Dr. Suzette Delaloge from the Gustave Roussy Institute of Oncology, Villejuif, France. Dr. Delaloge is an oncologist and head of the Breast Pathology Committee at the Institute. She is also a key global opinion leader on risk and breast cancer. One of the highlights of the visit to Paris was Dr. Cappello's meeting with breast cancer survivors and patient advocates from Europa Donna and Patients En Reseau.
The Sunshine State: Dr. Cappello also provided an educational lecture to staff and the community at Boca Raton Regional Hospital stressing the importance of Personalized Screening. The randomized controlled trials of mammography concluded that the magnitude in the reduction of advanced disease is associated with the magnitude of reduction of mortality. Under the leadership of Dr. Kathy Schilling, health care providers at the Christine E.Lynn Health and Wellness Center, provide personalized screening regimen to the patient based on her risks and her dense breast tissue.