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National Consortium of Breast Centers to Host the
34th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV – The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) is set to welcome breast health professionals from across the country for its 34th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference, taking place March 21-23, 2025, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
As one of the most anticipated events in breast care, the conference will bring together surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, nurses, patient navigators, and other healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advancements in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care. Read the press release
02/2025
NCBC is very proud to have partnered with Mediaplanet to
provide USA Today with this valuable Breast Health resource.
The USA Today Breast Health Supplement Is On Its Way to Participating Breast Centers!
NCBC is excited to announce that the special edition of the USA Today Breast Health Supplement will soon be available at all participating breast centers.
Take advantage of this valuable resource to share important breast health information with your patients—whether in waiting areas or during consultations.
Let’s work together to raise awareness, inspire conversations, and
support breast health education in our communities.
Keep an eye out for your copy!
01/2025
NCBC is proud to share our recently published journal articles based on many years of accumulated data.
Our dedicated team of researchers has diligently analyzed and interpreted these data. We hope our findings will be of great interest to you.
NCBC invites you to explore our publications and delve into the significant work we are conducting at NCBC. Read more
12/2024
“Miss Samuels initiative and establishing national oncology navigator day is a powerful example of her dedication to honoring those who often work behind the scenes - oncology navigators. Through her efforts, these vital professionals are finally receiving the recognition they deserve for the crucial role they play in guiding patients through the complexities of cancer care.” Read the letter
Jasmine Crockett, Member of Congress
30th District,Texas
12/2024
The National Consortium of Breast Centers is Proud to
Announce the Establishment of National Oncology Navigator Day
December 9th: A Day to Celebrate the Unsung Heroes of Cancer Care. The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) is proud to announce the establishment of National Oncology Navigator Day, a special observance on December 9th, dedicated to honoring the vital role oncology navigators play in supporting cancer patients.
This annual day recognizes the invaluable work of these dedicated professionals who guide individuals and families through the often-challenging journey of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.. Read more
11/2024
The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC)
is invited to and recognized at The White House
- President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Announcement.
“The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) is expanding educational offerings to ensure navigators from various backgrounds are highly skilled in addressing barriers to care and social determinants of health. Through these efforts, which include enhanced training standards, nationally accredited testing, annual competencies, and billing guidance, NCBC equips navigators nationwide to meet the needs of diverse cancer populations.
By helping to develop the navigation workforce, NCBC programs improve access to sustainable, high-quality cancer care, which directly improves patient outcomes.”
11/2024
NCBC offers the only NCCA nationally accredited certifications for Breast Health Clinical Navigator BHCN™ and Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment CGRA™
On July 4, 2023, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) granted accreditation to the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC®) for demonstrating compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs in both Breast Health Clinical Navigator Certification BHCN™ and Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Certification CGRA™. NCCA is the accrediting body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The NCCA Standards were created in 1977 and updated in 2016 to ensure certification programs adhere to modern standards of practice for the certification industry.
The National Consortium of Breast Centers joins an elite group of more than 130 organizations representing over 315 programs that have received and maintained NCCA accreditation. NCBC® has provided benchmark certification testing since March 2009. Read More
08/2023