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Breast Cryoablation & Biopsy: MRI, Ultrasound and Stereotactic Guidance - September 19, 2025
Overview
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
This activity provides learners with an overview of the use of cryoablation in the treatment of breast cancer. The activity covers the principles of cryoablation, patient selection, procedural techniques, safety and efficacy, and potential complications of the procedure. The goal of this activity is to equip learners with the knowledge necessary to incorporate cryoablation into their clinical practice as a treatment option for breast cancer.
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) | TBD |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | TBD |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | TBD |
| Houston Methodist Nurse | TBD |
| Houston Methodist Rad Tech | TBD |
| All Other Allied Healthcare Professionals | TBD |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | TBD |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Physicians, radiologists, oncologists, interventional surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, and fellows will benefit from this course.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Identify the principles of cryoablation as a treatment option for breast cancer
- Evaluate patient selection criteria for cryoablation in the context of breast cancer treatment
- Discuss the procedural techniques, safety and efficacy, and potential complications associated with cryoablation as a treatment option for breast cancer
Program
| Breast Cryoablation & Biopsy: MRI, Ultrasound and Stereotactic Guidance Friday, September 19, 2025 | ||
| TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER |
| 7:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 7:55 AM | Welcome, Introduction, and Conference Overview | Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI |
| 8:00 AM | Cryoablation for Breast Cancer: The Basics | Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI |
| 8:30 AM | Contrast Enhanced Mammography: Intervention and post - cryoablation | Ainel Sewell, MD |
| 9:00 AM | Cryoablation: Abscopal Effect and Immune Therapy | Robert C. Ward, MD |
| 10:00 AM | Break | |
| 10:15 AM | Integrating Cryoablation into Oncologic Care | Federico, Tozzi, MD |
| 10:45 AM | Stereotactic guidance for cryoablation | Modupe Adeyefa, MD |
| 11:30 AM | Post Cryoablation Pathological findings | Mary Schwartz,MD |
| 12:00 PM | Questions and Answers Panel Discussion Lunch and learn | Panel |
| 12:30 PM | Interventional Breast Imaging: US, Stereo & MRI | Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI |
| 1:00 PM | Cryoablation - The Big Picture | Davood Abdollahian, MD |
| 1:30 PM | Adjourn | |
Venue
In-person attendance will be held in Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas 77030.
Virtual information will be provided to registered learners.
Faculty
Luz A. Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI – COURSE DIRECTOR
Professor of Clinical Radiology
Medical Director, Breast Care Centers
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Accreditation
Available Credit
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 5.00 Attendance
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Price
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) | TBD |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | TBD |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | TBD |
| Houston Methodist Nurse | TBD |
| Houston Methodist Rad Tech | TBD |
| All Other Allied Healthcare Professionals | TBD |
| Resident / Fellow / Student | TBD |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.