NCBC Survivor Advocates

National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.
A nonprofit membership organization dedicated to excellence in breast health care for the general public.

Members include breast health professionals who provide direct patient care and corporations and businesses that provide services or products to breast health professionals and their organizations.

Why Join NCBC as an Advocate?
Our goal at NCBC is to ensure that no matter where a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer, they have the same chance of surviving the disease through education, access to technology, and quality care. With over 500 NCBC Facilities across the country, we continue to set the standard in the area of Breast Care.

NCBC VISION
To positively impact quality breast care and improve the experience, satisfaction and outcomes of the breast care patient as well as the care providers while being recognized as the premier organization supporting interdisciplinary Breast Centers in the world.

The corporation is operated exclusively as an educational, scientific and charitable organization within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

5th Annual Survivors & Advocates Summit™

Monday, March 30, 2026 • Huntington Convention Center - Cleveland Ohio
Register Early: Course size limited to 100 Leaders and Advocates
Hilton discounted room block ends March 6, 2026:
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Our theme for the 5th Annual NCBC Advocacy Summit is “The Pursuit of Balance.” We truly believe that as NCBC joins forces with breast cancer advocates across the country that we can make a significant impact on quality of patient care.

5th Annual NCoBC Survivors & Advocates Summit
March 27-30, 2026, Huntington Convention Center Cleveland, Ohio

As a recognized leader for breast cancer leaders and advocates, you are invited to join NCBC for the 5th Annual Survivors & Advocates Summit™

The roles and responsibilities for leaders, advocates, patients and medical professionals are quickly changing. Be a part of the transformational shift where patients, survivors, and advocates collaborate with breast cancer medical leaders for greater outcomes. As the paradigms in health care shifts, so will the roles of leadership.

Please join us in these historical shifts in paradigms for leadership, advocacy, patient care, survivorship and prevention.

5th Annual NCoBC Survivors & Advocates Summit
“The Pursuit of Balance.”

Everyone benefits when advocates, breast care centers, and communities unite to improve access to advanced breast health education. The 2026 NCBC Advocates Summit will equip breast cancer advocates with tools and resources for effective community collaboration and leadership.

Participants will learn to engage with breast care centers, local media, nonprofits, and survivors to improve breast cancer survivorship outcomes. This program will guide advocates in creating impactful stories to help drive and cultivate community support.

View/Download Summit Syllabus

For additional questions, contact Sylvia Powers at Sylvia@Breastcare.org

To register for the 5th Annual Survivors & Advocate Summit please contact contact Aerial Gilbert at aerial@breastcare.org

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the NCBC Heart of Advocacy Award
The National Consortium of Breast Care Centers and Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine are excited to announce that nominations for the NCBC Heart of Advocacy
Award.

You are invited to nominate yourself or someone you know for NCBC Heart of Advocacy Award.

Submission requirements must be received by midnight EST January 31, 2026.

The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) Heart of Advocacy Award

The NCBC Heart of Advocacy Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication, passion, and commitment in their efforts to improve the lives of those affected by breast cancer. This prestigious award celebrates the unsung heroes in the breast cancer community—those who go above and beyond to provide unwavering support, raise awareness, and advocate for vital change in breast cancer care.

Award Criteria:
The Heart of Advocacy Award honors advocates who show outstanding leadership and compassion in several key areas, including:

1. Advocacy and Awareness: Nominees for this award actively raise awareness about breast cancer, ensuring that important information reaches patients, caregivers, and the general public. Through campaigns, educational outreach, and public speaking, they help break down barriers and promote understanding of the disease.
2. Community Support: The award recognizes individuals who provide ongoing support to breast cancer patients and their families. Whether it’s offering emotional support, creating resources for coping, or establishing survivor networks, these advocates make a lasting impact on those affected by breast cancer.
3. Leadership in Action: The Heart of Advocacy Award is given to those who lead initiatives aimed at improving patient care, influencing policy, or creating sustainable change within the breast cancer care system. These advocates collaborate with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and organizations to bring about tangible improvements.
4. Inspiration and Perseverance: Above all, this award honors individuals who inspire others through their resilience and determination. They demonstrate that advocacy is not just a job—it’s a calling. Their drive to make a difference, despite challenges, serves as a beacon of hope for others in the breast cancer community.

Why the Heart of Advocacy Award Matters:
The NCBC Heart of Advocacy Award shines a spotlight on those whose work might otherwise go unnoticed but whose contributions are vital to the progress we’ve made in breast cancer care. These advocates exemplify the compassion, commitment, and strength that are at the core of the fight against breast cancer.

By honoring individuals with this award, we not only celebrate their extraordinary achievements but also inspire others to continue the important work of raising awareness, supporting patients, and advocating for better care and treatment. The NCBC Heart of Advocacy Award is a reminder that every voice matters, every action counts, and together, we can continue to make a lasting impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Nomination Process:
Nominations for the Heart of Advocacy Award are open to all who meet the eligibility criteria, and the award is presented annually during the NCBC Survivors & Advocates Summit. Individuals can nominate themselves or others who they believe demonstrate the heart and soul of breast cancer advocacy.

Please use the link below for nominations:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFSFCP8
The Deadline is January 31, 2026 (Midnight Eastern Time)

Congratulations Cheri Ambrose
2025 NCBC Heart of Advocacy Award
Founder & President for Male Global Breast Cancer Alliance.

For more than a decade, Cheri Ambrose has been a fighter and advocate for men with breast cancer and their families. She has worked closely with researchers, oncologists, pharmaceutical representatives and like-minded advocacy partners to ensure that men with breast cancer receive equal access to support and treatment. In 2014, she founded the Male Breast Cancer Coalition to be a “first-of-its-kind” virtual gathering place, as well as a “central” source of information, guidance and support.

In November 2021, recognizing the organization’s expansion as a worldwide leader for male breast cancer survivors and volunteers, and its growing commitment to a wide spectrum of cancer-related advocacy and awareness campaigns, Cheri launched the Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance (MBCGA). Its redefined mission is to bring together men with breast cancer, researchers, clinicians and oncologists around the world for the purpose of advancing research, clinical trials and treatments for men diagnosed with breast cancer.

A passionate, “hands-on” advocate, Cheri has persuaded drug companies to include men in the labeling of medications targeted at women with metastatic disease, has been instrumental in getting men into multiple clinical trials that had previously been open only to women, and has trained and developed hundreds of MBCGA survivor representatives to assist with advocacy work and educate diverse audiences on a global scale.

She continuously works to forge and foster relationships between researchers around the world to facilitate their collaborative efforts toward developing life-saving treatments for breast cancer and metastatic disease.

Become a NCBC Lay Breast Cancer Survivor Advocate

Hear from Laura Carfang as she shares her personal story on becoming a NCBC Lay Breast Cancer Survivor Advocate and the impact her advocate role is playing in her community.

NCBC Founder Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, FNCBC	NCBC President Jennifer Plichta, MD	NCBC Executive Director Kimberly Bolin, BS, ARDMS, ARRT, RT(R)(M)	Molly MacDonald Editor in Chief The Publisher is Pink Fund

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