What is the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers?
The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers represents a consortium of national, professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring of outcomes of patients with breast cancer and other breast diseases. The NAPBC is administered by the American College of Surgeons, the professional organization that sets standards of care for surgical patients, and its board includes 17 representatives from specialty societies and professional organizations involved in the care of breast cancer and breast disease, including radiation oncology, medical oncology, genetics, social work, and nursing.
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