Pacific
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Mountain
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Central
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Eastern
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Atlantic
8:00-11:00 p.m.
Newfoundland
8:30-11:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (In-person)
- Registration
- Exhibitor booths open
- Refreshments
7:00 p.m. – 7:05 p.m. – Introductions
| Welcome from Women’s College Hospital (WCH) | Heather McPherson, President & CEO |
| Welcome from the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons | Dr. Earl Campbell, President |
| Welcome and Evening Program | Elaine Goulbourne, Clinical Director, Primary Care and Peter Gilgan Centre for Women’s Cancers |
7:05 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Main Session
The What’s and Why’s of Breast Reconstruction
Dr Mitchell Brown: Plastic Surgeon, Women’s College Hospital
Dr. Mitchell Brown is a plastic surgeon at Women’s College Hospital and a professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. His practice is focused primarily on reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery and body contouring. He is the founder of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day.
5 minutes
Surgical Options when a Mastectomy is Suggested
Dr. Tulin Cil: General Surgeon, Women’s College Hospital
Dr. Tulin Cil is the Gattuso Chair in Breast Surgical Oncology at the University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Dr. Cil’s research spans various topics, including the development of a virtual care platform for breast cancer patients and innovative teaching strategies for learning surgical skills.
10 minutes
Patient Story – Ellyn
Why I Chose to Remain Flat After Mastectomy
5 minutes
Breast Reconstruction Using Implants
Dr. Monica Yu: Plastic Surgeon, Trillium Health Partners
Dr. Monica Yu is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga and the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie. She specializes in reconstructive microsurgery and has an interest in healthcare quality.
10 minutes
Patient Story – Bettina
Many Considerations to Consider
5 minutes
Breast Reconstruction Using Your Own Tissue
Dr. Siba Haykal, Plastic Surgeon, University Health Network
Dr. Siba Haykal is a plastic surgeon at the University Health Network and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto. Her clinical focus is on complex oncological reconstruction and microsurgical reconstruction of the breast, head and neck, and extremities.
10 minutes
Patient Story – Natoya
My Choice Saved My Sanity
5 minutes
Nipple Reconstruction and Refining the Results
Dr. John Semple: Plastic Surgeon, Women’s College Hospital
Dr. John Semple is Head of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Women’s College Hospital and a professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in breast reconstruction.
10 minutes
8:05 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Hybrid Q&A Session
- Moderated by Dr. Mitchell Brown
- In-person Show & Tell Lounge Opens
- Moderated by Bridgette Lord and Angela Ekeanyanwu
- Personal experiences shared by:
- Women who have undergone breast reconstruction with implants
- Women who have undergone breast reconstruction using their own tissue
- Women who have chosen not to reconstruct/Aesthetic Flat Closure
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- In-person Show & Tell Lounge continues
- Virtual Show & Tell Lounge opens
- Visit with exhibitors – In person only
- Allergan
- Mentor
- Elmwood Spa
- Dragons Abreast
- Lifemark
- 3D pigmentation for nipple and areola reconstruction
- Rethink Breast Cancer
- After Breast Cancer
- The Canadian Cancer Society
- WCH Clinical Social Worker
- WCH Genetic Counsellor