4.Management of breast cancer in older women with Miss Ruth Parks and Dr Theekshana Pathirana

Management of Breast Cancer in Older Women | BreastCare Insights – Episode 4 How should breast cancer be managed in older women? What factors influence treatment decisions, surgical planning, quality of life, and long-term outcomes in this growing patient population? In this episode of the BreastCare Insights Webinar Series, internationally recognized breast surgery expert Ms Ruth Parks joins Dr Theekshana Pathirana, Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Breast Surgeon from Sri Lanka, for an in-depth discussion on contemporary management strategies for breast cancer in older women. This webinar explores evidence-based approaches, individualized treatment planning, surgical considerations, systemic therapies, geriatric assessment, and best practices in multidisciplinary breast cancer care. Featured Speakers 👩‍⚕️ Ms Ruth Parks Clinical Associate Professor in Breast Surgery University of Nottingham University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust, United Kingdom 👨‍⚕️ Dr Theekshana Pathirana Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Breast Surgeon Teaching Hospital Badulla, Sri Lanka Topics Covered ✔ Treatment decision-making in older women with breast cancer ✔ Geriatric assessment and patient selection ✔ Breast-conserving surgery versus mastectomy ✔ Axillary management and de-escalation strategies ✔ Endocrine therapy and systemic treatment considerations ✔ Quality of life and patient-centred care ✔ International best practices in breast cancer management ✔ Multidisciplinary approaches to improving outcomes This discussion is valuable for: • Breast surgeons • Surgical oncologists • General surgeons • Oncologists • Medical students • Surgical trainees • Breast care nurses • Healthcare professionals involved in cancer care 🌍 Bringing together perspectives from the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka, this webinar highlights practical, evidence-based strategies that can be applied across diverse healthcare settings. 📺 Subscribe to BreastCare Insights for expert discussions on: Breast Surgery • Surgical Oncology • Oncoplastic Surgery • Breast Reconstruction • Cancer Education • Medical Training 🌐 www.breastcareinsights.com #BreastCancer #BreastCancerInOlderWomen #BreastSurgery #BreastSurgeon #SurgicalOncology #TheekshanaPathirana #SriLanka #BreastCancerTreatment #GeriatricOncology #OncoplasticSurgery #CancerCare #BreastCareInsights #MedicalEducation #Oncology #CancerSurgery #HealthcareEducation #BreastCancerAwareness #RuthParks #EvidenceBasedMedicine #BestPractice