National Consortium of Breast Centers

06/16/2026

National Cancer Survivors Month

Join the NCBC Advocacy Committee for an inspiring and educational conversation focused on the important role of exercise in breast cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS, Chief Medical Officer of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance and an emeritus breast surgeon with more than 28 years of academic and clinical leadership in breast cancer care. A passionate advocate for exercise oncology, Dr. Harness continues to educate patients and healthcare professionals about the life-changing benefits of incorporating physical activity into the cancer journey.

Topic: Exercise and Breast Cancer

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

Location: Zoom

As we recognize National Cancer Survivors Month, let's celebrate survivorship by learning practical ways to improve quality of life, enhance recovery, and support long-term wellness.

Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, or advocate, this discussion offers valuable insights into how movement can become a powerful part of healing.

Together, let's empower survivors to thrive beyond diagnosis.

Please email [email protected] for the zoom link.

06/15/2026

Breast cancer treatment can impact more than cancer itself—it can also affect bone health.

Some therapies used to treat breast cancer may lead to bone loss, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Understanding these risks and taking steps to protect bone health can make a significant difference during and after treatment.

This informative article from Cleveland Clinic explains the connection between breast cancer and bone density, along with practical strategies for maintaining strong bones throughout your cancer journey.

Read more: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/breast-cancer-and-bone-density
Whether you're a patient, survivor, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this is valuable information worth sharing.

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Some breast cancer treatments lower estrogen and can weaken bones. Find out why and how to keep your bones strong during treatment and beyond.

06/14/2026

If you missed this month's Navigator Connect: Live with Kristi, you missed an inspiring and informative conversation focused on enhancing the care we provide to patients every day.

Host Kristi M. Denny was joined by Beth Chandler, RPT, CLT, for a meaningful discussion about the importance of recognizing and addressing lymphedema in the oncology setting. Together, they explored how navigators can empower patients through education, early intervention, and compassionate support throughout the cancer journey.

The conversation also provided an opportunity for oncology navigators to ask questions, share experiences, and learn practical strategies that can make a real difference in patient outcomes.

Thank you to Kristi and Beth for reminding us that navigation extends far beyond coordinating care. It is about listening, educating, advocating, and helping patients maintain the highest possible quality of life.

Watch the replay and be part of the conversation that continues to strengthen our navigation community.

Real conversations. Real navigators. Real impact.

06/08/2026

Kristi Denny shares why Navigator Connect has become such an important resource for oncology navigators across the country.

Navigator Connect creates a space where professionals can learn from one another, ask meaningful questions, explore best practices, and build a community dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Because when navigators are supported, patients are better served.

Join us tonight

Join us Monday, June 8th for

Navigator Connect: Live with Kristi

Get ready for an engaging, real-world conversation with

host Kristi M. Denny and special guest Beth Chandler, RPT, CLT as they dive into meaningful topics for oncology navigators.

Real conversations. Real navigators. Real impact.

Date: Monday, June 8

Time: 4:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM EST.

Unwrapping Lymphedema: Myths, Management, and Medical Breakthroughs

Register with the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oK1BwNA1Sr-hBZcklkjg2Q

Real conversations. Real navigators. Real impact.

06/07/2026

National Cancer Survivors Day | June 7, 2026

Today, the National Consortium of Breast Centers honors the extraordinary strength, resilience, and courage of cancer survivors everywhere.

Every survivor's journey is unique. Behind each story is a testament to hope, perseverance, and the unwavering determination to keep moving forward—through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and beyond.

We also recognize the healthcare professionals, caregivers, advocates, family members, and friends who walk alongside survivors every step of the way. Your compassion and support make a profound difference.

Together, let us continue advancing quality breast care, promoting survivorship, and creating a future where every person affected by breast cancer feels seen, supported, and empowered.

Happy National Cancer Survivors Day!

06/04/2026

Join us Monday, June 8th for
Navigator Connect: Live with Kristi

Get ready for an engaging, real-world conversation with
host Kristi M. Denny and special guest Beth Chandler, RPT,
CLT as they dive into meaningful topics for oncology navigators.

Real conversations. Real navigators. Real impact.

Date: Monday, June 8

Time: 4:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM EST.

Unwrapping
Lymphedema: Myths, Management, and Medical Breakthroughs

This live session will feature a special guest and an open
Q&A
-your chance to connect, learn, and share with others in the
navigation community.

Please use the link below to join the presentation:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oK1BwNA1Sr-hBZcklkjg2Q

06/03/2026

Advancing Breast Care Beyond Borders

The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) is honored to be part of a groundbreaking international initiative aimed at improving breast cancer screening, quality measurement, and patient outcomes across Asia.

NCBC Executive Kimberly Samuels recently traveled to China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan at the invitation of Aurora Medical and healthcare leaders throughout the region to help launch a collaborative effort focused on advancing organized breast care delivery and quality improvement programs. During the visit, Kimberly met with hospital executives, physicians, cancer center leaders, and government officials to explore how proven quality frameworks can help strengthen breast cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment pathways.

While many countries have made significant investments in breast cancer technology and treatment, the implementation of standardized quality measures, multidisciplinary breast center programs, and comprehensive screening management systems remains an evolving opportunity in many regions. Through this collaboration, NCBC will share its expertise developed through more than two decades of advancing quality breast care and the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQMBC) program.

This initiative represents more than a partnership—it is an opportunity to improve outcomes for women around the world by fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and helping healthcare organizations build sustainable systems that support earlier detection and higher-quality care.

Together, we are working toward a future where every patient, regardless of geography, has access to the highest standards of breast care.

06/01/2026

Today We Celebrate Survivors

On this National Cancer Survivors Day, the National Consortium of Breast Centers proudly honors the strength, resilience, and courage of cancer survivors everywhere.

Every survivor's journey is unique, but each story is a powerful reminder that hope is stronger than fear, and that no one walks this journey alone. Today, we celebrate not only survival, but thriving—embracing life, finding purpose, and inspiring others through extraordinary perseverance.

We also recognize the families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, patient navigators, advocates, and support networks who stand beside survivors every step of the way.

To every survivor: Your courhttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/yX/r/8_VnccIZfRa.webpage inspires us. Your voice matters. Your journey gives hope to others.

Today and every day, we celebrate you.

Happy National Cancer Survivors Day!

06/01/2026

Can breast cancer risk be reduced? Research from Oxford highlights that while no prevention strategy is guaranteed, lifestyle factors can make a meaningful difference.

Maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, limiting alcohol consumption, and making informed health choices may all help lower risk. Small, sustainable changes can have a lasting impact on long-term health.

Read more from Oxford researchers: https://www.ndph.ox.ac.uk/news/reducing-the-risk-of-breast-cancer

Study shows suppressing ovarian function can significantly lower breast cancer recurrence risk in younger women already taking tamoxifen.

05/26/2026

A new study is reshaping how we think about breast cancer risk.

While smoking and genetics are often highlighted, researchers found that age itself may be one of the strongest risk factors for breast cancer. As we grow older, changes in the body and cells over time can significantly increase risk.

The takeaway? Awareness and regular screenings matter more than ever — especially as women age. Early detection continues to be one of the most powerful tools in improving outcomes.

This is also an important reminder that breast cancer can affect anyone, even those without a family history or obvious lifestyle risks. Prioritizing preventive healthcare isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Please read the article below:

https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/not-smoking-or-genetics-study-finds-that-breast-cancer-risk-increases-with-age-article-154207867

Researchers found that age can influence the number of immune cells in the breast tissue, but does it raise breast cancer risk?, Health News News, Health and Me