Upcoming Events

Breast Cancer Courses

The Bulgarian Breast Cancer Association is organizing yearly courses for medical specialists for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Breast Cancer Course 2026

The 6th edition of the Breast Cancer Course is expecting you on 18 of October in Sofia. Meet our special guests - Dr. Birgit Amort and Dr. Silke Haushammer from the Medical University of Innsbruk. Take part in the discussions, biopsy workshops and get certificate from the Bulgarian Medical Association.

Breast Cancer Course 2025

For the fifth consecutive year, the Bulgarian Breast Cancer Association (BBCA) is organizing a “The Breast Cancer Course" aimed at increasing medical professionals’ knowledge of breast cancer in Bulgaria. The course features both Bulgarian and international speakers. Our special guests are Dr. Birgit Amort, Dr. Silke Haushammer, and Dr. Daniela Poposka. Our specialized workshop on ultrasound-guided breast lesion biopsies was conducted using phantoms manufactured by Matrichem.

Breast Cancer Course 2024

The aim of the course is to familiarize residents and young doctors with the path of breast cancer patients in Bulgaria; to provide specialized training in performing core needle biopsy of breast lesions under ultrasound control and basic recommendations in HPV vaccination.

Breast Cancer Course 2023

The course includes a practical workshop on breast lesion biopsy, a practical workshop on interpreting Pap smear results and HPV test. What is new in our program are the multidisciplinary discussions, in which all participants are involved, discussing a clinical case – just as it would happen in an oncology committee!

Breast Cancer Course 2022

The program includes four scientific sessions - Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis; Building a Therapeutic Plan for Patients with Breast Cancer; Career Development Opportunities in Oncology; Beyond the Breast Cancer Diagnosis.
Two practical workshops: Core needle biopsy and marking of breast lesions (Dr. Birgit Amrot and Dr. Silke Haushammer) and Balint group (Dr. Margarita Tarein)

Breast Cancer Course 2021

The Association's pilot course, whose success and positive feedback was the basis for the annual organization of specialized courses on breast cancer.

International Courses

The Bulgarian Breast Cancer Association is hosting international courses, conferences and workshops in Bulgaria.

Курс ESSO 2026

Basics of oncology for surgeons

DISSECT 2026

Програмата DISSECT цели да намали неравенствата в обучението по онкологична хирургия в Европа чрез обмен на знания, менторство и развитие на висококачествено лечение на онкологичните заболявания.

Course ESSO 2025

Basics of oncology for surgeons

GYNOCARE 2023

The Practical School and Final Conference of GYNOCARE, an initiative of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)