# Event Details - **Event Name**: DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us at the DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium for a day of surgical innovation and progress in patient-centered care.About this EventSee attached Overlake Medical Center Campus maps for detailed parking and directions to the PACCAR Education Center (Bldg. 4 purple) auditorium where the event takes place. Pick up your badge & welcome bag in the lobby at 9 AM and visit the vendors and enjoy breakfast before the sessions begin at 10 AM in the auditorium. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/63271410-9af0-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w958-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMKeynote, Opening Remarks, and Acknowledgements. Terri Coutee Host: Terri Coutee; Founder/Director DiepCFoundation.org.Info: Founder/Director Terri Coutee opens the Symposium with a heartfelt keynote on the power of informed decision‑making, community, and shared stories in breast reconstruction and survivorship. She’ll welcome attendees, acknowledge our world‑renowned faculty, sponsors, and partners, and highlight the mission that brings us together. Terri will walk through the day’s agenda from expert panels on breast surgery, pre‑hab, robotic‑assisted DIEP, lymphedema, and alternate flaps to patient stories and interactive Q&A sessions after every discussion. She’ll also cover housekeeping items, including venue details, breaks, vendor areas, and how to make the most of your time with surgeons, advocates, and industry leaders. It’s an energizing start designed to ground everyone in purpose, connection, and the shared goal of empowering patients through education.🕑: 10:20 AM - 12:00 PMPanel 1: Beyond the Diagnosis: Compassionate Care and Courageous ChoicesHost: Christina N. W**d; Overlake Medical CenterInfo: This opening panel brings together leading voices in breast cancer care to explore what truly shapes a patient’s experience beyond the diagnosis itself. Christina W**d, MD, breast surgeon at Overlake Medical Center, offers insight into the clinical and emotional realities patients face at the moment of diagnosis. Christopher Pannucci, MD, MS of Plastic Surgery Northwest, expands the conversation with a reconstructive surgeon’s perspective on safety, innovation, and individualized care. A powerful patient story anchors the session, reminding us how compassion, clarity, and coordinated care influence every decision along the journey. Following the discussion, Minas Chrysopoulo, MD, FACS of PRMA in San Antonio, will moderate an open Q&A, giving attendees the chance to engage directly with the panel and deepen their understanding of patient‑centered care. This session sets the tone for the day;honest, human, and grounded in the choices that shape healing.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch Break: Box Lunch provided.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:20 PMPanel 2: Reconstruction Options and Alternative Flaps in ReconstructionHost: Cindy Wei, MD: Optum Plastic Surgery; Seattle, WAInfo: This panel explores the expanding landscape of personalized breast reconstruction, beginning with an overview of all options for breast reconstruction surgery that include implant-based reconstruction and autologous reconstruction using your own tissue. The conversation then shifts to alternative flap options, guided by expert surgeon who will break down when and why these procedures may be recommended. A second patient story brings these choices to life, offering an honest look at recovery, outcomes, and empowerment through education. The session concludes with an open Q&A and discussion moderated by Minas Chrysopoulo, MD, FACS creating space for attendees to engage directly with the panel and deepen their understanding of individualized reconstruction pathways and the value of shared decision-making.🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:30 PMBrief Afternoon BreakInfo: Please return to the auditorium at 2:30 PM to begin our final session and panel.🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PMPanel 3: Robotic Innovation and Lymphedema Surgery AdvocacyHost: Daniel Murariu, MD, MPH, MBA, FACS; HawaiiInfo: Panel 3: Our final panel brings together leading experts to explore two essential aspects of breast cancer and reconstruction care. Dr. Daniel Murariu begins with an in-depth look at robotic-assisted DIEP flap surgery and how it works, why it matters, and what it can offer patients seeking less invasive options. A patient who traveled specifically for DIEP shares her experience, highlighting the practical and emotional considerations behind choosing this innovative approach. Cynthia Orr presents a powerful patient story that highlights the impact of patient advocacy in lymphedema and and in‑depth look at her lymphedema surgery. Mr. Rob Pupelis, CEO of AAI/Spectros wraps up panel three sharing the importance of community, resources and access to care in breast reconstruction. The session concludes with an engaging Q&A led by Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo.. This panel ties together the day’s themes: education, empowerment, and patient‑centered care.🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMMeet, Mingle, & Connect Social HourHost: CommunityInfo: Close out the day with an uplifting gathering designed to bring our entire community together. Attendees, surgeons, patients, caregivers, industry partners, and our patient speakers will join Founder/Director Terri Coutee in the lobby for light refreshments and relaxed conversation. This social hour offers a unique chance to continue discussions from the panels, ask follow‑up questions, share personal experiences, and build meaningful connections with others who care deeply about advancing breast reconstruction education and support. Whether you’re looking to network, reflect on the day’s insights, or simply enjoy time with people who understand the journey, this is a welcoming space to connect, recharge, and celebrate the power of community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellevue/diepcfoundation-breast-symposium-2026/100001982053051031 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-08-29T15:50:00Z - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: Overlake Medical Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bellevue - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Overlake Medical Center - **lat**: 47.6204489 - **long**: -122.187065 - **full address**: Overlake Medical Center, 1035 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8587cc3497da0a0426738c1870b7a9510d39df9d3c3263078d5eee83d2a75526-rimg-w1200-h800-dc927562-gmir.jpg?v=1770678140 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium 2026 being held? - **A:** DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium 2026 takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Overlake Medical Center, 1035 116th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium 2026? - **A:** DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium 2026 is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. 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