1. health and fitness
2. disease
3. cancer

Earn up to
25.25 CME’s
An Empowering 3 Day Conference Includes: Clinical, RT, Physician, Administration and RN Tracks
featuring:
National Consortium of Breast Centers
9 Post Conference Courses
Over 80 Exhibiting Vendors
CBE and Navigator Certifications
American Society of Breast Disease
clinical track March14th - 16th, See pages 5-10
Hands-On Workshops
World Class Speakers
10% Facility Member Discount
Certified by
Accreditation
Assessment of Need
General Conference
Over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer annually, accounting for 30% of all new cancer cases in women. This makes it the most common cancer
diagnosis in women. This program’s intent is to increase the quality of breast care provided to women across the globe through the interdisciplinary education of
breast health professionals. Many breast healthcare practices are not standardized and this conference provides a learning and networking environment enabling
breast professionals to learn about genetics, risk, the latest treatments, technologies, procedures, become certified and sharpen their skills in detecting and treating
breast cancer and other breast diseases. This conference provides a review of selected topics throughout the field of breast health care. A review of peer-reviewed
journal articles, literature, new guidelines and past participant evaluation analyses have identified technical areas of focus which include the evolution of a breast
center, breast specific gamma imaging, using breast MRI as a screening tool, improving RT/Radiologist relations, digital positioning, ultrasound imaging, biopsy
techniques, lobular neoplasia, reverse axillary mapping, endocrine therapy, coding and reimbursement procedures. Patient centered focus areas include: serving the
underserved communities, patient tracking tools, assessing the high risk patient, reconstruction options, starting a sexuality program in a breast center, supporting
the breast cancer survivor, and patient satisfaction. In each of these areas, lectures will include controversies, recent developments and recommendations from
experts in the breast health care field. This program has been developed specifically for the entire breast center team from administrative staff to breast surgeons. It is
the intent of our educational activity to provide breast health care professionals objective, evidence-based clinical content, which they can incorporate into their
practice to improve the clinical care and outcomes of their patients.
Core Competencies
In alignment with the CME mission of the University of Tennessee school of Medicine, programs are planned in the context of desirable physician attributes and core
competencies (six abilities that are central to the practice of medicine: 1) Patient Care, 2) Medical Knowledge, 3) Practice Based Learning, 4) Interpersonal and Communication Skills, 5) Professionalism and 6) Systems Based Practice, as designated by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Core competencies addressed in each
of the activity objectives will be noted, using number 1-6, on the brochure and in the proceedings. This shall serve the best interests of the public and assist in Maintenance of Certification.
Objectives
• Be aware of the ability of extended genetic panels for testing in breast cancer patients and which genes may be included in these panels.
• Be able to identify patients in whom, based on personal and family history characteristics, recommending sending an extended genetics panel may be appropriate.
• Understand the challenges associated with interpreting the results of extended genetics panels and communicating those results to patients and their families.
• Describe the evolution of breast cancer care.
• Discuss the roles that interdisciplinary professionals brought to the advances in care and caring.
• Develop a statement regarding the ways these changes have impacted them as practitioners.
• Understand the four categories of breast tissue and the New Birads.
• Know information on how to communicate to the patient which adjunctive screening test is best for the patient.
• Learn information on how to communicate to the patient's primary care physician which adjunctive screening tests are best for their patients.
• Discuss Whole Breast USD, TOMO, CESM, MRI will benefit patients with dense breast along with annual mammography.
• Be aware of epidemiologic trends in breast cancer prevalence and mortality in the US, other developed nations and in the developing world.
• Understand how the changing face of breast cancer in the US could influence screening and treatment strategies.
• Appreciate the challenges of delivering breast cancer care in developing boundaries, and what efforts are being made to improve that care.
• Identify the anatomical and biochemical changes that take place as a result of breast cancer treatment.
• Identify the psychological and personal changes in sexual self-esteem that result due to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Formulate a comprehensive multimodal treatment paradigm that includes medical and psychological interventions.
Credit Hours
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education through the joint providership of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and the National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc. The University of
Tennessee College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim
only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
P.A.s, N.P.s and Nurses: Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses may use these credit hours toward certification renewal. This credit is
acceptable by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Nurses Credentialing Association (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners (AANP).
BRN: Credits are arranged through with The California Board of Registered Nursing.
Continuing Education Category A credits are being arranged through the American Society of Radiological Technologists (ASRT). Each 30
minutes of contact time is awarded .5 CE credit. Each contact hour is equal to 50 – 60 minutes and is awarded 1 CE credit. Approved lectures from the ASRT will receive
these credits. This program is relevant to the radiologic sciences profession to receive ASRT credits.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
3/17/15 Breast Cancer Risk Assessment - 6
3/17/15 Best Practices in Breast Centers - 6.5
3/17/15 Freeman Breast Patient Navigator Course - 6
3/17/15 Nuts & Bolts of Developing Navigator Program - 5.25
3/17/15 Clinical Breast Examiner Certification Program – 2.75
3/17/15 Boot Camp – 6
3/17/15 Digital Tomosynthesis 3.25
3/17/15 Whole Breast Screening 3
3/17/15 Survivorship - 3
3/17/15 Sexuality - 3
3/14-16/15 Plenary Conference – 18.75
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National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.
Officers
Secretary
John R. Keyserlingk, MD, FRCS(C), FACS
Ville Marie Multidisciplinary Breast
and Oncology Center
Treasurer
Michael L. Krychman, MD, FACOG
Southern California Center for
Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine
Trustees At Large
Kristie Bobolis, MD
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Balazs Imre Bodai, MD
Kaiser Permanente Breast Health Center
Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN
Providence Portland Medical Center
Colleen Johnson, RN, NP, CN-BP
Carondelet Health System
Teresita Macarol, RT(R)(M)(QM), CN-BI
Advocate Health Care
Jay R. Parikh, MD, FRCP(c), FACPE, FACR
MD Anderson
Yuri R. Parisky, MD
Mammoth Hospital
William M. Sikov, MD
The Miriam Hospital and Breast Health Center
of Women and Infants Hospital
F. Lee Tucker, MD, FCAP
Virginia Biomedical Laboratories, LLC
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General Conference Saturday Schedule
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General Conference Sunday Schedule
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General Conference Monday Schedule
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Post-Conference Operational Nuts & Bolts of Building A Successful Navigator Program 11
Post-Conference Best Practices in Breast Centers: Quality from NAPBC and NQMBC
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Post-Conference Freeman Breast Patient Navigator Course
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Post-Conference The New Era of Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing
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Easy View Post-Conference Course Schedule
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Post-Conference Positioning Boot Camp
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Post-Conference Whole Breast Ultrasound: State-of-the-Art 2015
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Post-Conference Survivorship
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Post-Conference Digital Tomosynthesis
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Post-Conference Sexuality
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Certification BPN Breast Patient Navigator
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Certification CBE Clinical Breast Examiner
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Exhibitors - Exhibit Schedule
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Breakfast Symposia
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Abstracts and Posters
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Faculty
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Planning Committee
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General Information
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Hotel Information
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Registration Form
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Immediate Past President
John L. Bell, MD, FACS
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Trustee Emeritus & Organizational Founder
Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN
Creative Solutions
Break Out Groups
Imaging
NCBC/ASBD Clinical
Admin
Navigation
Survivorship
RN
Sexuality
RT
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Post-Conference
Vice President
William R. Poller, MD, FACR
Allegheny General Hospital
Your Invitation
Certifications
President Elect
Jennifer Gass, MD, FACS
Women and Infants Hospital
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President
Gary M. Levine, MD
MemorialCare Breast Centers
Long Beach Memorial, Orange Coast Memorial
and Saddleback Memorial Medical Centers
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Accreditation
Your Invitation
Dear Colleagues,
As President of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), I am both honored and excited to welcome
you to Las Vegas and the 25th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference to be held this year at Paris
Las Vegas. The National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) is the nation’s largest multi-specialty breast care
organization. We are comprised of dedicated breast care professionals who understand the quality advantage
that working in an interdisciplinary fashion provides. It is in this spirit that we meet each year to share our
expertise, learn from each other and ultimately improve the quality of breast care we provide our patients.
The 2015 conference promises to be an exceptional one. Dr. Gass and the entire program committee have
developed an agenda which will stimulate all of us. National and international experts from all the subspecialties involved in breast care will be sharing their knowledge in a manner which can be taken home to your
facility and integrated into your breast care program. The NCBC will be expanding our cooperation with the
American Society of Breast Disease by offering this year an expanded NCBC/ASBD clinical track. We will be
expanding our International Program. Our 53,000 sq ft exhibit hall will be filled with more than 100 exhibits
from vendors associated with breast care. Be sure to allot enough time to research the latest in breast care
technology.
For those returning to our NCoBC conference, welcome back! And for those who are new to our conference, I
expect you will quickly feel the excitement. Please be sure to stop me and say hello.
Sincerely,
Gary M. Levine, MD
President, National Consortium of Breast Centers
Medical Director
Memorial Care Breast Centers
Long Beach, Fountain Valley and Laguna Hills, CA
Associate Clinical Professor
USC Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA.
Welcome,
As Program Chair for the 25th anniversary of the annual meeting for National Consortium of Breast Centers, I
would like to invite you back to Paris Las Vegas. I am hopeful that you will be pleased with the program
committee’s endeavors again this year. We strived to create a meeting that touches the diverse aspects of the
breast center, from administration to navigation, diagnosis to survivorship and yet still present the cutting
edge clinical data you need to take home to keep your program that critical step ahead.
As never before, we offer more in-depth training and certification, this year following the annual meeting. We
anticipate this will allow access to the core content during the weekend, facilitating easier attendance.
We are pleased to again partner with the American Society of Breast Disease, with representation from their
membership as both speakers and attendees.
It is with great privilege and honor to invite you back.
Jennifer Gass, MD, FACS
NCoBC Conference Chair
Breast Fellowship Director
Co-Director, Breast Health Center
Chief of Surgery
Women & Infants Hospital,
Associate Professor of Surgery, and of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
Providence, RI
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Register for any of these Post-Conference options on Tuesday, March 17, 2015.
Building
A Successful
Navigator
Program
Best
Practices
in Breast
Centers
Freeman
Breast Patient
Navigator Course
Risk
Assessment
and Genetic
Testing
Positioning
Boot Camp
Whole
Breast
Ultrasound
Survivorship
Digital
Tomosynthesis
Sexuality
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7:00 - 7:30 am
Breakfast Symposia with Phenogen Sciences, Inc.
7:30 - 8:00 am
Breakfast Symposia with Siemens
8:15 - 8:30 am
Opening Comments and Logistics Gary M. Levine, MD and Jennifer Gass, MD, FACS
8:30 - 9:15 am
Keynote Speaker: When Breast Cancer Hits Home
Nathalie Johnson, MD, FACS
As health care professionals we take care of others every day. We hold people's hands and support them through serious illness. How do
we handle illness when it happens to us? There are several issues that must be addressed. Getting through the illness and making sure your
patients are cared for appropriately. Understanding your limitations yet maintaining your practice. There are also boundaries in sharing
information with patients or influencing patient choices based on your own experience. Food for thought when cancer comes home.
9:15 - 10:15 am
Forward to the Past? Debunking Medical Journal and Media Bias Against Mammography Screening!
Daniel B. Kopans, MD
The death rate from breast cancer had been unchanged since 1940. Mammography screening was introduced in the mid 1980's and for
the first time in 50 years the death rate began a decline in 1990 that has continued as more and more women have participated in screening. Unfortunately, due to undeclared biases, a few medical journals have been publishing scientifically unsupportable material suggesting little benefit, and claiming massive over diagnosis falsely suggesting that mammography finds tens of thousands of invasive cancers
that would disappear if left undetected. The fact that no one has ever seen an invasive breast cancer disappear on its own appears to be
irrelevant. This has been passed on to the public and their physicians causing major, unjustified, confusion. The epidemiological slights
of hand that have been used to create these myths will be unraveled and the facts provided.
10:15 - 10:45 am
Break with Vendors
10:45 - 11:15 am
BRCA and Beyond: Why, in Whom and How do We Order Extended Genetics Panels in our Breast Cancer Patients?
Claudine Isaacs, MD, FRCP(c)
Practitioners who order genetic testing on patients with breast cancer must now choose between “traditional” BRCA testing and an
increasing variety of commercially available gene panels that also evaluate a number of high and moderate penetrance genes. These
powerful tools enhance our ability to detect genes associated with cancer risk but also bring increased complexity to individual and family
cancer risk assessment and making recommendations for cancer surveillance and risk reduction. This session will address both the
advantages of and the uncertainties and concerns raised by multiplex genetic testing.
11:15 - 11:45 am
National Consortium of Breast Centers: 25 years of Progress for Interdisciplinary Breast Care Professionals
Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN
It’s been a meaningful, educational, collaborative, enlightening and rewarding 25 years for the National Consortium of Breast Centers and
the professionals who have lectured and attended conferences these many years. This session will focus on lessons learned, changes in
breast cancer care, and values of this professional education that have accrued and changed the way we help those facing a breast cancer
diagnosis move through the diagnosis and treatments and on to survivorship.
11:45 -1:00 pm
Lunch with Vendors
Break Outs
1:00 - 1:30 pm
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Saturday, March 14, 2015
Imaging
So I have Dense Breasts? Now
What? Whole Breast Automated
Screening and TOMO, New BiRads
Belinda Zaparinuk, RT(M),BS, CBEC
This session will provide the technologist with information on how to
communicate to the patient the
density of their breast and to help
facilitate adjunctive screening tests.
The information provided can be used
to develop a flow sheet to assist your
primary care physicians on how to
initiate a conversation with their
patients on breast density and what
adjunctive screening test is best for
their patient. The session will cover
Whole Breast US, TOMO, CESM, MRI
and the New Birads.
NCBC/ASBD Clinical
Trends in Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality in the US & Globally in 2015
Benjamin O. Anderson, MD
Although breast cancer continues to be most
prevalent in affluent countries like the United
States, it has become the most common cancer of
women in many countries around the world, and
the risks of developing breast cancer and death due
to breast cancer are increasing worldwide. This
session will look at epidemiologic trends in breast
cancer in the US and globally and how those trends
affect decisions about the optimal delivery of breast
cancer care. It will also speculate on some of the
reasons for increasing breast cancer incident in
developing countries as well as some of the
initiative to improve breast health care delivery in
low and middle resource countries where breast
cancer mortality rates remain high.
Admin
Preparing your Breast Center for an
NAPBC Survey
Dianne Kane, RN, MS
This session will focus on how to
prepare your documentation, your staff
and physician leaders for the day of
survey. It will address specifics about
how to collect and display data, policy
and protocol that will support demonstrating how your breast center
measures metrics and assures follow up
for patient care. A walk-through of the
survey day will prepare your center for
the logistics that will need coordination.
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Saturday, March 14, 2015 Continued
Break Outs
General Conference
1:35 - 2:05 pm
2:10 - 2:40 pm
2:45 - 3:15 pm
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Imaging
NCBC/ASBD Clinical
Admin
Current Controversies in Breast
Cancer Screening
Sarah M. Friedewald, MD
Breast cancer screening has been a
politically charged topic with opposing
opinions about when and how often
women should be screened. The main
criticisms of screening mammography
will be discussed including recommendations by the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) and
the Swiss Medical Board as well as
concerns regarding over diagnosis of
breast cancer and the survival benefit in
women who have been screened.
Arguments for and against these
positions will be reviewed with recent
advancements in breast imaging to
improve upon the limitations of
traditional mammography.
How Should Clinicians Use Genomic Analysis
(Oncotype, Mammaprint, PAM50, Next Generation Sequencing, etc) to Make Treatment
Decisions in 2015
Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH
In patients with early stage breast cancer, there is
evidence that tumor gene expression (genomic)
analysis may be both prognostic (indicating relative
risk of cancer recurrence) and predictive (indicating
relative benefit of various types of treatment, such
as adjuvant endocrine therapy and/or chemotherapy.) What is the status of these assays in 2015, and
will the proportion of patients for whom their
results play a role in determining treatment likely
increase over the next few years? In patients with
advanced breast cancer, more intensive genomic
analysis such as next generation sequencing has
been suggested as a way to identify novel
treatments for small patient subsets and individual
patients. Is this “ready for prime time” or still just a
research tool?
Administrative Do’s and Don’ts
Amy Chatten, MPH
Management and leadership can be
tough, especially as budgets are cut and
personnel is limited. Administrators
need to keep employees engaged and
motivated with a focus on quality
patient care. This talk will review some
of the common mishaps made by
administrators, as well as techniques to
build a cohesive team with a focus on
providing high quality care and an
excellent patient experience.
Optimizing Workflow in an Imaging
Department
Jay Parikh, MD, FRCP(c), FACPE, FACR
With the current environment of
mergers, decreasing reimbursement
and increasing overhead expenses,
many breast imaging departments are
transitioning from revenue centers to
cost centers in health care settings. With increased economic pressures,
breast imaging needs to transition to
more efficient delivery of healthcare
while
respecting
the
patient
experience and journey. In this presentation, strategies to improve efficiency
while balancing a positive patient
experience are discussed.
Management of the Axilla while Minimizing
Morbidity – The Roles of Surgery, Radiation,
Systemic Therapy & Observation
Dennis R. Holmes, MD, FACS; Christine Cha, MD;
Claudine Isaacs, MD, FRCP(c); Becky M. Olson, BA,
CN-BA
Recent data suggests that, in selected patients,
long-term outcomes are not compromised and
quality of life is improved by limiting treatment to
the axilla. This session will address the standard of
care for managing the axilla for 2015, discuss
ongoing trials designed to determine how much
further we can (safely) scale back treatment in
clinically node-negative (at presentation or
following neoadjuvant treatment) patients, and
forecast future trends in axillary management.
Prompt Patient Flow Equals Prompt
Patient Satisfaction
William R. Poller, MD, FACR
It all starts with scheduling – correct
appointment, script needed, screening
or diagnostic. Next is arrival, on time, late,
is breast center behind schedule? Patient
communication is the key. Now, you can
optimize flow to the patient.
Breast Imaging is Team Effort
Daniel B. Kopans, MD
A close working relationship between
the radiologist and the Breast Imaging
technologist is crucial. Detecting and
diagnosing breast cancer earlier is truly
a team effort between the radiologists
and technologists. After a "lifetime"
living this relationship Dr. Kopans will
discuss his pearls and pitfalls of how to
make this a successful relationship for
both the technologist, the physician,
and ultimately to benefit the patient..
The Challenges of a Cancer Risk Screening Program in an Imaging Center
Terry Lynn Bucknall, BA, CRA, RT(R)(M)
Some quality programs include High Risk
measures that must be satisfied to qualify
for accreditation. In addition, breast
imaging centers want to provide this
service to their community. Implementing
an enhanced cancer screening program
takes a team approach. A successful
program demands proper education and
buy-in from your radiologists, technologists, and referring physicians. Workflow
issues, education, confidence, comfort
while speaking to patients, and cooperation of referring providers can be
challenging and may take some time to
achieve. Having the proper tools to gather
your patient’s family cancer history along
with passionate and well educated staff,
an effective program can be achieved.
3:15 - 3:45 pm
Break with Vendors
3:45 - 4:15 pm
The Obesity Epidemic: Impact on Breast Cancer and Survivorship
Christine Cha, MD
Obesity is quickly overtaking tobacco as the leading preventable cause of cancer. Obese patients face discrimination, leading to serious
consequences for their personal and social well-being and emotional health. Bias among healthcare professionals towards obese patients may
affect the quality of care that obese patients receive. There are many practical challenges in detecting and treating breast cancer in obese patients.
Both providers and patients may experience barriers in addressing weight issues.
General Conference
Saturday, March 14, 2015 Continued
5:15 pm
Conference Ends for the Day
5:15 - 6:15 pm
Welcome Vendor Reception
General Conference
4:15 - 5:15 pm
Tumor Board
Moderator: Tina Rizack, MD, MPH
Panel: Benjamin O. Anderson, MD; Kristie Bobolis, MD; Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN; Yuri R. Parisky, MD; Julia White, MD, FACR; Jessica Laprise,
MS, CGC; Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN
Multidisciplinary tumor boards remain a cornerstone for maintaining standards of care. This session will present real breast cancer cases
found in the community. Experts from several disciplines, including a breast health navigator, will discuss complex cases. The objective of
this session is to illustrate the multidisciplinary approach to this tumor board for maximizing patient care.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
7:00 - 8:00 am
Breakfast Symposia with Hologic
8:15 - 9:00 am
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT): Ready for Prime Time or Just Another Gimmick?
Melvin J. Silverstein, MD, FACS
Intraoperative radiation therapy is profoundly convenient but is it ready for prime time? The prospective randomized trials and the largest
series performed to date in the United States will be reviewed.
9:00 - 9:45 am
2D or not 2D, That is the Question
Sarah M. Friedewald, MD
Tomosynthesis, whole breast screening ultrasound, and screening MRI are 3 dimensional like breast screening modalities that have the
capability of detecting more invasive breast cancers than traditional mammography. The advantages and disadvantages of each modality
will be reviewed as well as the current recommendations by various organizations for utilization.
9:45 - 10:00 am
Impact Award Winner Presented By Gary M. Levine, MD
10:00 - 10:30 am
Break with Vendors
Break Outs
10:30 - 11:00 am
11:05 - 11:35 am
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Navigation
NCBC/ASBD Clinical
Survivorship
Navigating Sexuality Challenges in Our
Survivors
Jennifer Gass, MD, FACS
Sexual dysfunction in Breast Cancer
survivors, whose responsibility and how
we approach diagnosis and treatment
within our multi-disciplinary team will be
the focus of this session. A basic paradigm
for addressing and treating female sexual
problems of breast cancer patients will be
presented. Effective communication
techniques to approach the "issue" will be
presented, along with treatment options.
Furthermore strategies to break down
barriers to treating sexual dysfunction
will be presented. Strategies to develop a network of health care professionals will
be proposed so that the navigator can
develop reliable resources.
Why Do Lesions Look Like They Do?
Yuri R. Parisky, MD & Rashida Soni, MD
The Imaging Presentation of Breast Lesions
varies widely; Why do some Cancers present
as a Mass? while others are nearly invisible on
Mammography. Why do some have spiculation?; while others mimic well circumscribed
benign lesions. Does the appearance of
Breast Cancer on imaging studies connote
their aggressiveness? Images of Breast
lesions will be correlated with Pathology in
an attempt to understand features which
may predict their behavior and metastatic
potential.
Clues to Offer Survivors as They Contemplate Working Through Treatment
Rebecca V. Nellis, MPP
There are many factors to consider for
patients contemplating working through
treatment. Practical concerns such as
managing side effects at work, as well as
questions about finances and health
insurance play a large role. But there are also
many subtle factors to consider such as how
closely a patient’s job is tied to their sense of
identity. In this session we will explore these
considerations, and more. We will also touch
briefly on the Americans with Disabilities
Act and how its provision of reasonable
accommodations might play a role in a
patient being able to work through
treatment.
Mastalgia: Beyond Negative Imaging
Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN
Breast pain is a common complaint
bringing many patients to the mammography center or surgeon’s office for
assessment. Most often diagnostic
imaging is negative or benign, and the
patient leaves without a satisfactory
resolution to the pain. This course will
give the navigator useful tools in instructing the patient to take a look at alternative reasons for breast pain and tools for
moving beyond the breast pain.
Atypias: What Are They and What To Do
With Them
Julio A. Ibarra, MD & Dennis R. Holmes, MD,
FACS
The word “Atypia” frightens radiologists and
clinicians alike. What exactly are they, what is
their risk and how do we manage them?
These are the questions that will be
addressed during this interesting session.
Dr. Ibarra is a pathologist and will show you
the different types of atypias as well as the
risk they impart for the future of the patient;
Dr. Holmes is a breast surgeon who will
address the concerns regarding what to do
with these sometimes controversial lesions.
Disclosure: What Survivors Need To Consider
Rebecca V. Nellis, MPP
For the 42% of cancer patients diagnosed at
working age, the question of whether or not
to disclose in the workplace is one of the most
important ones they will consider as part of
planning for their treatment and recovery.
There are benefits and drawbacks to either
decision which are tied to the personal
circumstances of the patient, as well as legal
and practical considerations. This session will
explore the many facets of this basic yet
complicated question, so you will be able to
help your patients make an informed
decision. We will also discuss approaches for
planning a workspace disclosure including
identifying who and what to tell, and how to
approach the conversation.
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Sunday, March 15, 2015 Continued
Break Outs
General Conference
11:40 – 12:10 pm
12:10-1:15 pm
Lunch With Vendors
Break Outs
RN
NCBC/ASBD Clinical
Survivorship
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Impact on
Imaging/Pathology Julio A. Ibarra, MD & Kristie Bobolis, MD
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy is used primarily for Individuals for whom a primary
surgical approach is not technically feasible
because of locally advanced state or for
individuals with operable breast cancer
who desire breast conservation but have
tumors of sufficient size that would
otherwise require more extensive surgery.
Degree of response can provide important
prognostic information. This joint session
will address the challenges and controversies in assessing the impact of neoadjuvant
therapy on imaging and pathology and
outcome.
Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in 2015
William M. Sikov, MD, FACP
In patients with early stage and advanced
breast cancer, symptomatic and sometimes
disabling peripheral neuropathy is a common
treatment-limiting toxicity with the taxanes
and a number of other chemotherapeutic
agents, and may persist for months or years
beyond discontinuation of therapy. We will
review the pathophysiology of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, identification of patients at increased risk for its
development, and monitoring of patients for
its onset during treatment. We will also review
data on efforts to reduce the risk of developing this side effect, and on various (pharmacologic, complementary, behavioral and other)
approaches studied to try to ameliorate its
severity in patients who have it.
NCBC/ASBD Clinical
Sexuality
1:15 – 1:45 pm
Supporting Your Patient Through the
Journey of Diagnosis and Beyond: I Will
Walk Beside You
Cathy Cole, RNC, NP, MPH, CHES, CN-BP
For many women there is nothing more
devastating than the diagnosis of breast
cancer. For patients finding their way
through the myriad of decision making,
appointments and treatment can be
daunting. As part of a multidisciplinary
team of clinicians, how the nurse/ navigator
can make an impact on the delivery of care
will be reviewed. Case studies will be used
as examples of best practices in supporting
the patient. This presentation will address
ways in which the nurse/ navigator can be a
support person through this journey along
with the patient to ensure the best possible
outcome and satisfied life.
Update on HER2+ Breast Cancer (Early &
Advanced Stage) in 2015
Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH
Within the past 2 years, there have been a
number of new agents and combinations
approved for the treatment of HER2+ breast
cancer, and a great deal of new data on the
efficacy of these novel treatments. Where do
these new agents and combinations fit into
our treatment paradigm? How should they be
used and sequenced in early stage and
advanced HER2+ breast cancer to optimize
their benefit? Are even more advances for this
subset for patients around the corner?
Survivorship & Sexuality: Creating Practical
Guidelines Leslie R. Schover, PhD
In 2013, the NCCN published the first survivorship guideline on assessing and treating sexual
dysfunction in people with cancer, advocating
repeated assessments and a stepped-care
approach. Although the principle is very
important, the actual recommendations for how
to meet the guidelines were very impractical. For
most busy, cancer treatment settings, requiring
a high investment of clinician time unlikely to be
reimbursed by insurers. This presentation will
describe an alternative plan using the very brief,
PROMIS Sexual Function Profile, supplemented
by a minimum set of standard interview
questionnaires, that ascertain the patient’s
desire for help with sexual issues, using tailored
print or online educational materials, including
the partner in a committed relationship, and
setting up a triage system of phone or
internet-based coaching, progressing as needed
to in-person gynecologic care or sex therapy.
Issues of cost and practicality will be addressed.
1:50 – 2:20 pm
H.O.P.E – Helping Others Provide
Empathy
Becky M. Olson, BA, CN-BA
When a woman is diagnosed with cancer,
family and friends all want to help, but most
of them don’t know how. Family and
friends ask those with breast cancer to let
them know if they need anything. They say
they will, but they most likely will not. This
seminar will give you ideas to share with
patients that will help her to guide her
friends and family members so they can
proactively offer support in a way that is
helpful, not only to the patient, but to her
other immediate family as well.
Moving to Single Step Surgery: Avoiding
Staged Procedures
Susan Boolbol, MD, FACS
In the upcoming era of the Affordable Care Act
and ACO’s there will be greater pressure to do
more with less and efficiency will become
paramount. Even now, strategies are available
to streamline processes and reduce reoperation and in fact deliver better care. This session
will outline how you can take these options
home to your institution.
Helping Patients & Partners
Communicate
Anne Katz, PhD, RN
Despite the closeness and intimacy that many
women state they experience in their primary
relationship, talking about the body image
and sexual challenges after Breast Cancer can
be very difficult. This presentation will focus on
interventions that can help women communicate with their partners in a meaningful and
constructive way. The role of partners in active
listening and making their own feelings
apparent will also be addressed.
Words in Cancer Care: What You Say, What
Our Patients Hear
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP
Communication lies at the heart of the
doctor-patient relationship. However,
sometimes the words we choose in the
NCBC International Delegate Program:
Current Challenges in International Breast
Care Delivery
Moderator: John R. Keyserlingk, MD, MSc, FRCS,
FACS, chair, NCBC International Liaison committee
with a panel of recipients of the 2015 NCBC
International Delegate Bursaries
Sexual Rehab: Optimizing Sexual
Comfort after Breast Cancer
Susan Kellogg Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF, CST
This presentation will focus on the management of vulvovaginal changes caused by
hormonal changes and cancer treatments.
Research on the use of over the counter
2:25 – 2:55 pm
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Navigation
Nurturing Navigators in a Competitive
Environment
Renita Vance, MSN, RN
Building relationships and connecting
people are critical skills for the nurse
navigator but when it comes to connecting with other navigators it’s hard to do
when organizations are in competition
with one another. This session will focus
on the importance of nurturing navigators within a community in order to
provide the best care for patients and
learn from one another. It IS possible to
develop quality relationships to benefit
the patient but not lose sight of the
mission and goals and priorities of each
individual organization.
General Conference
Sunday, March 15, 2015 Continued
NCBC/ASBD Clinical
2:25 - 2:55 pm
course of our work within breast centers
can be interpreted in ways that are unanticipated. In this session we will learn more
about common pitfalls in the ways we talk
with our patients and their loved ones. In
addition, strategies on improvement in
communication will be reviewed.
2:55 - 3:30 pm
Break with Vendors
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Sexuality
During this International Panel Presentation, the
participants will have a unique opportunity to learn
about the current and future challenges in global
breast care delivery directly from breast care givers
who deal with healthcare policies and challenges in
their respective countries. They will describe some
tried and potential solutions to better face a
looming crisis as the number of cancer cases that is increasing rapidly, while the vast majority of
deaths will be in low-and middle-income countries
is mostly due to delayed detection and treatment.
They will explore how the inter-disciplinary
expertise of the NCBC membership could help
them implement new paradigms in screening and
management of breast cancer.
products, vulvar creams, local estrogen and
testosterone therapy, physical therapy,
dilators and muscle relaxants will be presented. Creating an individual plan of care and
working with the health care team will be
discussed.
General Conference
RN
Break Outs
Reclaiming Sexual Health for Breast Cancer Survivors: A New Internet Toolkit
Leslie R. Schover, PhD
Despite many surveys defining the causes, prevalence, and types of sexual problems that women experience with breast cancer treatment, most
women still do not get timely and accurate information on preventing or overcoming sexual problems. A web site, Tendrils: Sexual Renewal and
Motherhood after Cancer provides site- and treatment-specific information about why sexual problems occur, guidance on finding expert
medical help, and practical, cognitive-behavioral self-help exercises to address sexual problems. A recent efficacy study suggests that using it can
improve women’s sexual function and satisfaction, but that some supplemental coaching may enhance outcomes. The presentation will describe
the web site and discuss plans for making it available in the near future.
4:00 - 4:15 pm
Inspiration Award Winner Presented By Cary S. Kaufman, MD, FACS
4:15 - 4:45 pm
Oral Poster Presentations
4:45 - 5:45 pm
NCBC/ASBD Combined Plenary: Margin calls – Securing Interdisciplinary Resources
Julio A. Ibarra, MD; Gary M. Levine, MD; Julia White, MD, FACR; and Susan Boolbol, MD, FACS
Removing the cancer means getting it all out, or does it? How much of a clean edge is needed? How do we know we got it all out and when do we know?
How much cancer can radiation control? This session will review the latest guidelines and techniques to guide us in providing the best outcomes to patients.
5:45 pm
Conference Ends for the Day
5:45 - 6:45 pm
Poster Reception
Monday, March 16, 2015
7:00 - 7:30 am
Breakfast Symposia
7:30 - 8:00 am
Breakfast Symposia
8:00 - 8:15 am
General Meeting with Gary M. Levine, MD
8:15 - 9:15 am
Turf Wars and Territorial Issues in a Breast Center
Moderator: Amy Chatten, MPH
Panel: Cathy Cole, RNC, NP, MPH, CN-BP; Jade deGuzman, MD; Louise Miller, RT(R)(M); John L. Bell, MD, FACS; Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN and Teresa
Heckel, BS, RT(R)(T), FABC
A comprehensive breast center requires that a diverse group of healthcare professionals work together as a team to provide the ultimate patient
experience. The diversity of background, education, and expertise can sometimes lead to conflict and a blurring of roles. In this session, we will
have representatives from all the key players in a breast center to discuss turf and territorial issues form their point of view and what they feel is
necessary to work more effectively as a team. The panel of speakers includes a surgeon, radiologist, nurse, nurse navigator, administrator and
technologist. The outstanding time during this session will provide for a discussion with the audience about real issues that have come about in
breast centers throughout the country and the panel of experts will address solutions.
9:15 - 10:15 am
All I Need to Know I learned at NCBC: Critical data from ASCO, ASTRO, RSNA, SABCS
and SSO
Nadine M. Tung, MD; Julia White, MD; Jay Harness, MD FACS; Jay Parikh, MD, FRCP(c), FACPE, FACR
In three brief reviews, national recognized experts in breast surgery, radiation oncology
and medical oncology will summarize data presented at San Antonio ASCO and other
major national and international meetings over the past year that has changed or will
soon change the way that breast cancer patients are cared for at breast centers in the US
and around the world. The data are to be presented at a level appropriate for all the
conferences attendees, not just for physician subspecialist.
10:15 - 10:45 am
Break with Vendors
Break Outs
10:45 -11:15 am
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RT
The Emerging Role of the Technologist
Terry Lynn Bucknall, BA, CRA, RT(R)(M)
The role of a mammo technologist has
evolved over the past few years. Many
Tips & Traps for Mammo Coding 2015
Melody W. Mulaik, MSHS
This session will include a review of the new 2015 CPT
procedure codes as well as address any bundling
concerns and challenges for traditional mammography
and tomosynthesis. This implementation of new codes
always creates new billing and reimbursement challenges. This session will highlight key areas of concern as well
as address individual areas of concern.
NCBC/ASBD CLINICAL
Attending to Gender: Innovating Meaningful
Interactions for Survivors, Partners, and Staff
Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW
Patients, families and health care professionals are
all impacted by sex and gender. Sex and gender
Admin
Using Big Data for Clinical and Admin
Insight
Wm. Thomas Summerfelt, PhD
It’s no secret that health care is years
behind in capitalizing on the full potential
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General Conference
Monday, March 16, 2015
Break Outs
General Conference
10:45 - 11:15 am
11:20 - 11:50 am
11:55 - 12:25 pm
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RT
NCBC/ASBD Clinical
Admin
imaging centers are implementing
programs and services that benefit the
patients in our communities. With the
focus on women’s health issues
including breast density, advanced
cancer risk assessment, bone mineral
loss and new technologies, the mammo
technologist has more responsibilities
and her role requires more patient
interaction, education and training. This
presentation will discuss expectations
that affect the mammo tech on a daily
basis.
have become invisible and extremely influential
screens that we all look through but may not see.
Acute stress has been shown to increase gender
differences that can lead to increased vulnerabilities,
frustration and isolation. Within the context of
serious illness, gender inclinations are activated but
may not be understood or appreciated for the
significant benefit that is inherent in such every day
interactions. Across the gender continuum there are
opportunities for mutual understanding, creative
problem-solving and emotional growth. The
speaker will outline barriers and practical ways to
use gender inclinations to promote teamwork, trust,
understanding and emotional growth.
of the data that is collected for service
delivery. Current data systems do very well
at the individual patient level but have not
been developed to manage populations;
to provide comprehensive, longitudinal
data; or to provide contextualized information to give providers and administrators
insight into the services that they provide.
This presentation discusses the power of
data in the new health care world.
Proper
Ergonomics
for
the
Mammograher, Lymphedema and
Imaging
Kenneth B. Zaparinuk, PT, DPT, OCS, BSPE
Proper Ergonomics for the Technologist
when performing mammography, US
and stereotactic core biopsies. Overview
of special considerations when imaging
the lymphedema patient.
Bones and Breast Cancer: Strategies for
Preservation and Treatment.
Presentation #1: Bone Preservation in Breast
Cancer Survivors
M. Tish Knobf, PhD, RN, FAAN, AOCN
Presentation #2: Treatment of Bones in Early
and Metastatic Breast Cancer
Tina Rizack, MD, MPH
Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) are at risk for bone
loss related to chemotherapy, premature drug
induced and natural menopause and endocrine
therapies. Bone metastases add significant risks of
skeletal complications for BCS with advanced
disease. This session will review bone health and
intervention for BCS with early stage and advanced
disease. The first presentation will review the
evidence for non-pharmacologic approaches to
preserving bone mass in BCS with early stage
disease. The second presentation will provide
evidence to support risk reduction and management of skeletal complications related to bone
metastases in BCS with advanced disease.
Taking Care of You and Your Caregivers:
Save Yourselves and Your Budget!
Robert I. Cohen, MSW, PhD
This presentation outlines a strength
based administrative approach that is
supportive and motivating for administrators and their employees alike. Featured is
a supervisory structure that focuses on
growth and development which lowers
the probability of corrective disciplinary
action and raises the probability of healthy
retention (a major budget saver). Learn
how these approaches are informed by the
“psychological vs work contract” an “error
tolerant environment” ethical use of power
and authority; painless performance
evaluations; a three step process that
builds teamwork, and the “I notice”
method of giving difficult feedback.
Motivation for Change – Why
Standardized Positioning Works
Louise Miller, RT(R)(M)
Most Mammography technologist have
learned how to position from a myriad of
sources which include a myriad of
different “styles.” This lecture will
substantiate the efficacy of standardized
positioning methods, bas3ed on the
method that is used in Sweden, which
emphasizes consistency, reproducibility
and the use of proper body ergonomics.
12:25 - 1:30 pm
Lunch with Vendors
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Social Media: How to Link Your Center In! Jay Harness, MD FACS
It’s a brave new world, and social media is the medium linking consumers (and patients) together and to services. While having a media presence
may have be optional before today, now a social media presence is essential. But how do you move beyond a homepage? How do you reach out
to your audience with useful interesting content that will yield results that inspire both you and administration?
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Distress Management: Something for Everyone While Meeting the New Accreditation Standards Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW
As of January, 2015 psychosocial distress screening is an accreditation standard for both the American College of Surgeons (Commission on
Cancer) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Although the new standards may initially seem like an added burden there are a
number of benefits to patients, physicians, nurses and institutions relating to quality care, safety, efficiencies, resource deployment and
competitiveness in the market place. The speaker will outline the specific requirements of the new standards, offer strategies to meet or
exceed the new standards and identify significant secondary benefits of distress screening. Finally, the experiences of a number of large and
small cancer programs will be used to demonstrate effective implementation strategies.
2:30 - 3:00 pm
How to Enhance Patient Outcomes: From Quality to Research and Back Again Wm. Thomas Summerfelt, PhD
In today’s health care environment, providers must be focused on providing services of high value. Patient outcomes are central to the health care
value equation. One robust method of enhancing patient outcomes is to utilize a data-driven approach that feeds quality improvement activities.
Those quality improvement efforts can then be the foundation for targeted research projects whose results can be used to further increase quality
and enhance patient outcomes.
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Break with Vendors
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Breast Cancer: It’s a Family Affair Robert I. Cohen, MSW, PhD
This plenary session focuses on the experience of families who have a member diagnosed with breast cancer. Traditional approaches properly
center on the identified patient and the medical aspects of her care. The conversation will be expanded in this presentation to include an
awareness of key family dynamics and related coping skills. The hope is that caregivers will have a more comprehensive framework from which to
understand and help manage the “dis-ease.”
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Tumor Board Focusing on Issues of Sexuality: Who Says What When?
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP; Michael Krychman, MD, FACOG; Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN and Jennifer Gass, MD, FACS
This sure to be lively Tumor Board session will focus on the presentation of cases that challenge the panel and the audience to identify the
potential issues of sexuality, when they should be addressed and by whom.
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Operational Nuts & Bolts Of Building A Successful Navigator Program
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
As navigation programs grow, best-practice facilities recognize the importance of baseline nuts and bolts programming at nearly every phase of development and on-going
use. Whether you are at the beginning of your navigation development or deeply immersed in its implementation this program has something valuable for you. The
speakers were specially selected for this course to do more than deliver information; participants can expect a strong educational component complete with worksheets,
interactive dialog, and a package of crucial steps to move step-by-step to program completion. Gain valuable insight and you learn from experts across the nation to include
legalities, Commission on Cancer recommendations, statistical data, community needs assessments, and much more. Start the day with enthusiasm and leave with a
notebook full of how-to information and completed worksheets to give you the direction and boost you need to start or revitalize your navigation program. End the day with
casual conversation and networking with newly made friends while you complete the program visiting with the speakers.
8:00 - 8:15 am
Welcome Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN
8:15 - 9:00 am
Navigating a Legal Minefield -Exploring the Intersections Between Navigation and the Law Gerald Kolb, JD
This segment of the presentations will discuss the concept of legal benefits, burdens and duties of navigators within a navigation system. We will
discuss specific areas of concern for navigators, e.g., HIPAA, the multi-disciplinary conference, and the importance of process and documentation. Learn the importance of a “chain of command” because navigators work for many masters and planning for success includes juggling of the
multiple providers is critical while offering unsurpassed care for your patients.
9:00 - 9:30 am
In the Sandbox of the Commission on Cancer: Patient Navigation Balazs I. Bodai, MD
Patient navigation, or the linking of a newly diagnosed cancer patient with a professional trained in assisting patients through the complex
journey of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, has been shown to result in better breast cancer care and outcomes in high risk and minority women.
The, American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival
and quality of life for cancer patients through standard setting, prevention, results, education and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.
The CoC has developed accreditation Standard 3.1: Patient Navigation Process defining a process driven by community needs assessment and
established to address health care disparities and barriers to care for patients. The standard is for programs to provide resources to address
identified barriers and to work to eliminate resource gaps. Beginning in 2015 Standard 3.1 must be met to receive CoC Accreditation. The presentation will address how this standard can be met. In addition, several Patient Navigation models will be discussed.
9:30 - 10:15 am
Break
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First Steps: Community Needs Assessment Jaci Nore, RN, CN-BN
Spending time and money on a program without first researching the needs of the community it serves can easily miss critical points. This segment
10:15 - 10:45 am of the program will instruct you using a proven needs assessment tool, analyze the return information, create a timeline and develop an action plan.
Be professionally prepared to address your navigation committee members with a thorough and well-thought out plan of action based on the
actual needs of your community and patients.
Creating an Effective Business Plan Kimberly Samuels, Executive Director of the National Consortium of Breast Centers
Every project needs a beginning, middle and ending plan. Sometimes just knowing where to start is the biggest challenge. Once a plan is in place
10:45 - 11:15 am then it’s just a matter of filling in the blanks to get your navigation program up and running. Kimberly Samuels has created business plans for
multiple organizations and will give you the 1, 2, 3 approach to creating your own business plan. No matter where you are in the process of developing your program, this step by step guide will set your path and realize success without missing a beat!
ABC's of Fundraising for your Program John L. Bell, MD, FACS
All health care organizations are facing decreases in reimbursement, increases in costs, and decreases in other funding from government sources
11:15 - 11:45 am and third party payers. In addition, grant funding options are dwindling. This session will offer insight on how to use philanthropy as a way to
narrow the gap between expenditures and income.
11:45 - 1:00
Lunch On Your Own
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Navigators: Going with the Patient Flow Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN
The core requirement for a navigational program is the use of educated and experienced navigators for its delivery. Deciding what type of navigators to use can be daunting in research and decision-making. This portion of the program will delineate between certified and non-certified,
expectations, job descriptions, and patient flow through chosen navigational fields. You will be educated in recognizing important skill sets for
experience and training requirements to achieve the optimal staff. Choosing navigators and decisions on navigator roles are critical in providing
outstanding patient care with full inclusion in the continuum of care and staying within the lines of the newest national recommendations.
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Care with a Multidisciplinary Approach Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
This session will highlight current trends in screening and assessment of patient needs and utilization of a multidisciplinary model to support
those with cancer. Attendees will learn evidence based interventions to enhance patient and caregiver support programs. Strategies for expanding your services by understanding the roles of mental health providers and utilizing your system with existing resources will be discussed.
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Measuring the Value of your Navigation Program Vikki Casey
Justifying your patient navigation program while meeting compliance demands can be challenging at best; especially if you are incorporating
navigation to become accredited or maintain national accreditation. Moving too rapidly into initiating a navigation program solely to meet accreditation guidelines can lead to failure if you don’t carefully set goals. Measuring the right metrics can prove the value and quality impact navigation
services have on your program. The presenter will provide samples of common navigation specific metrics, quality improvement initiative and tools
that can help you measure the impact of your navigation program and ultimately prove the value of your navigational program.
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 - 3:45 pm
Promoting Provider and Staff Buy-In: Use it or Lose it! Jennifer Gass, MD, FACS
To create a successful program, the key stakeholders need to sense ownership and personal buy-in during the planning and implementation
process. This presentation will give you concrete and innovative ways to gain buy-in from providers and staff by addressing concerns and promoting the positive aspects that a great navigation program will offer to them and their patients.
3:45 - 4:15 pm
Challenges, Pitfalls and Successes: (Audience participation) Panel of instructors from this program
Bring your questions and experiences to this portion of the program. We will collect questions earlier in the day to give to the speakers, who will
participate in brainstorming and answering in detail. We will also make time to hear about your own successes and challenges to share with other
participants. It promises to be entertaining, heartwarming, and create lasting impressions to take back with you to your own facilities.
4:15 - 4:45 pm
Q & A while you Hobnob with the Experts!
Ask questions, gain insight, meet the national instructors personally in a casual setting.
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NATIONAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
FOR BREAST CENTERS
Best Practices in Breast Centers: Quality from NAPBC and NQMBC
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Course Directors: Cary S. Kaufman, MD, FACS; Randy E. Stevens, MD and Claudia Z. Lee, MBA
Concept of the Course – Achieving Quality through Best Practices for Breast Centers
Breast Centers all over the country are struggling with how to implement quality metrics, patient navigation, genetic services, and survivorship programs. These are
all key components for both NAPBC and CoC accreditation and are being incorporated into NQMBC certification. This one-day post-session will address Best Practices
related to these components that select Breast Centers have developed and have demonstrated success.
7:45 - 7:55 am
Welcome and Introduction
Post-Conference
8:00 - 8:30 am
NAPBC Breast Center Accreditation – Current and Future Value Cary S. Kaufman MD, FACS
In this session, Dr Kaufman will offer an overview of how NAPBC accreditation adds value to a breast center. Over 500 breast centers across the
country have found value in accreditation. This presentation will describe NAPBC’s evolution, focus on quality and future initiatives for both
national and international exposure.
8:35 - 9:05 am
NQMBC - QUALITY MATTERS! Building the Best Quality Management Program for Breast Centers F. Lee Tucker MD, FCAP
In this session, Dr Lee Tucker, Chairman of the NQMBC program, will conduct a behind-the-scenes tour of the NQMBC program, highlight today's
revolutionary challenges in delivering quality breast care and how the NQMBC program is evolving to enable participants to improve their
program's performance.
9:10 - 9:40 am
Best Practice Survivorship - Primary Care Oncology Amy Shaw, MD
Survivorship has received a great deal of attention but the exact structure of this effort varies. Primary Care Oncology is an innovative approach to
the needs of the oncology patient not just after treatment but throughout their cancer journey. When this service is available, patients seek care for
the multitude of medical issues not well addressed by busy oncologists. Rather than calling it survivorship, it actually is concurrent primary care
along with the oncologic care that patients need.
9:45 - 10:15 am
Break
Web-Based Survivorship: The Intermountain Healthcare Experience Dianne Kane, RN, MS
Intermountain Healthcare diagnoses approximately 3000 cancer patients each year of which 500 are breast cancer patients. To provide Survivorship
10:15 - 10:45 am Information for each of these patients was a challenge. Initially we developed classes tied to the Institute of Medicine topics. The classes were poorly
attended for various reasons. In 2013, we developed an on-line series of videos, content and web links to additional information. This talk will
outline the process for developing the web-based offerings and how we disseminated the information to patients, physicians and ancillary staff.
Best Practice Genetics - Regional Model Maude L. Blundell, CGC
Hospital systems may have several hospitals of varying sizes, and may not have access to genetics counselors at all sites. Providing high quality
10:50 - 11:20 am genetics services among multiple sites requires coordination and a vision to optimize genetics care for each patient. This talk will discuss solutions
to these and other genetics issues faced by large/small hospitals with varying access to genetics services. Also, measuring and improving quality of
genetics services in a hospital system will be discussed.
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11:25 - 11:55am
Best Practices in Genetics and Risk Assessment Mary Freivogel, MS, CGC
Although one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, there are some women who are at higher risk. In order to provide comprehensive care, breast centers must create a structure to identify these patients and offer them additional services, such as breast MRI screening
and/or genetic counseling and testing. This type of risk stratification process has the potential to improve clinical outcomes for patients, as well as
positively impact the breast center’s bottom line. Given the NAPBC and CoC’s recent emphasis on genetics and the dynamic landscape of expanded
genetic testing technology, breast centers must consider innovative ways to offer large scale breast cancer risk assessment in an efficient, yet
responsible, manner.
12:00 - 1:15 pm
Lunch On Your Own
1:20 - 1:50 pm
Best Practice - Lay Navigation Harold P. Freeman MD
Health care providers and advocates will be provided with an overview of the history and current status of patient navigation with a particular
emphasis on the role of the lay navigator as applied in various phases of the health care continuum including outreach, diagnosis and treatment. The
practical aspects of the work of lay navigators including the potential cost saving effect of financial navigators will be underscored. The lecturer will
describe how the lay navigator contributes as an important member of the navigation team which includes professionals and non-professionals.
1:55 – 2:25 pm
Best Practice – Navigators: Complex Navigation Simplified Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN
Navigators are everywhere. With the boon of navigators growing worldwide it is easy to get confused on roles and scopes of practice. This topic
explores the exponential growth of navigators and simplifies the array of services provided. In the often disjointed world of medicine a patient can
be easily overwhelmed and confused with the mix of new terms, treatments, and diagnoses. An experienced navigator has become a must-have
service from the patient perspective, and also as recommended by organizations as the Commission on Cancer. An overview of types of navigators
and navigator-influenced patient flow will be discussed in detail based on the NCBC National Certification program to create an individualized
navigation system for any size office or facility.
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2:30- 3:00 pm
Patient Navigation - Securing Navigation for Today and Tomorrow Judy Kneece, RN, OCN
Patient Navigation has proven successful and is now mandated as a quality indicator for accreditation by both the CoC and NAPBC. Our Breast
Centers are dealing with declining reimbursement for services, while facing mandates to do more with fewer funds. How will navigation programs
need to adjust to meet the new healthcare realities? In this session, discover how patient navigation helps improve and maintain quality while
adding to the financial “bottom line.” What changes will help patient navigation programs to do more with less? Learn the essential changes
required for existing programs to ensure maximum future efficiency and viability. A view of the changing future of navigation will be described
by one of the nation's experts in navigation.
3:00- 3:30 pm
NAPBC – Best Practice Pearls from a Cluster of Site Surveys Randy E. Stevens, MD
After 565 breast centers have been surveyed and accredited, a great deal of experience has been seen by the NAPBC surveyors. From breast
centers large and small, city and rural, academic and community, medical issues arise which are difficult but can be solved. We will hear some of
the experiences of the NAPBC with lessons to be learned from other's experiences.
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Break
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Best Practice – Four Key Quality Metrics for Radiology Brett Parkinson, MD
In an ongoing effort to improve quality in the Intermountain Healthcare Oncology Clinical Program, the breast care team has defined four key
metrics for ongoing monitoring, based on best practice guidelines. Key components of an effective quality improvement program include
accurate data collection, analysis and feedback to physicians. Ideally, this process should lead to improved outcomes.
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Best Practice – Four Key Quality Metrics for Surgery Cary S. Kaufman, MD, FACS
Breast surgery is central in caring for breast cancer patients. Confirming that your surgeons are performing well is necessary for any breast center
both for patient care and for public relations. Objective criteria found in the quality programs can be used to assess your surgeon's work product. We will review four quality measures that you can use at your center.
5:00 - 5:30 pm
Best Practice – Four Key Quality Metrics for Medical Oncology Kristie Bobolis, MD
Medical Oncology spans the spectrum of care for breast cancer patients from endocrine therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapies. Often the
spectrum of options for any one patient is huge and decision making quite difficult for both physician and patient. We will discuss at least four
quality metrics assessing this process to help define high quality service from medical oncology for the breast cancer patient. Post-Conference
Quality Clinical Care Outlined by NAPBC & NQMBC
Freeman Breast Patient Navigator Course
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Harold P. Freeman MD; Rebecca Crane-Okada, PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN; Courtney Bowen, MS
Healthcare professionals and advocates including but not limited to nurses, radiologic technologists,
other licensed providers and non-licensed navigators will be presented with the most current information
on navigation of breast patients across all phases of the healthcare continuum including outreach,
screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. The curriculum will include various modules of navigation which will familiarize participants with the skill sets required to navigate breast patients through
various phases of the health care continuum the trainees will be provided with pertinent information in
preparation of the NCBC certification examination.
8:00 - 9:30 am
Overview and Historical Prospective of Patient Navigation Harold P. Freeman, MD
9:30 - 10:15 am
Break
10:15 - 10:45 am Clinical Navigation ( Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment) Nurses Prospective Rebecca Crane-Okada, PhD, RN,CNS, AOCN
10:45 - 11:45am
Clinical Navigation continue Harold P. Freeman MD; Rebecca Crane-Okada, PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN
11:45 - 1:00 pm
Lunch On Your Own
1:00 - 2:30pm
Lay Navigation (Advocate)/ ( Outreach, Screening and Communication)-Developing a Navigation Program
2:30 - 3:15pm
Break
3:15 - 4:15pm
Test Review: Case Studies Harold P. Freeman, MD; Rebecca Crane-Okada ,PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN and Courtney Bowen, MS
4:15 - 4:45pm
Learning Objective Review Harold P. Freeman, MD
4:45pm
Questions and Answers
Courtney Bowen, MS
Tel: 574-267-8058 • Fax: 574-267-8268 • [email protected] • www.breastcare.org
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Post-Conference Options
The New Era of Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing:
Building and Incorporating the Latest Data into Your High-Risk Clinic
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
The past year has witnessed rapid advances in genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer. This course will lead attendees through a comprehensive review of the process of
hereditary breast cancer risk assessment, genetic testing, and the translation of this information into personalized cancer surveillance and risk reduction. Focus will be placed
on incorporating the latest data and testing options into your high-risk clinic. This will include the implication of breast tumor genomic testing on inherited risk assessment
and the controversy surrounding multigene panel testing as it applies to risk and management interpretation. The attendees have the opportunity to submit challenging
cases from their clinic to be discussed by experts in the field. The course will conclude with a panel discussion of the many different clinical environments in which cancer
genetic services can be offered and how to address the challenges of growth and development.
8:00 - 8:30 am
Hereditary and Familial Breast Cancer: Back to the Basics Jessica Laprise, MS, CGC
This session will provide an introduction to genetic susceptibility to breast cancer with a focus on understanding the principles of cancer genetics,
inherited versus familial risk, and the identification of high-risk patients.
8:30 - 9:30 am
Managing Patients with Hereditary Breast Cancer Syndromes Nadine M. Tung, MD
Guidelines for hereditary breast cancer screening and management are updated yearly. This session will review the cancer risks and current
management recommendations associated with this syndrome.
9:30 - 10:15 am
Break
It’s Not Just BRCA1 and BRCA2 Jennifer Scalia Wilbur, MS
10:15 - 10:45 am There are many hereditary breast cancer syndromes to consider when assessing a patient’s inherited risk. This session will review other known
hereditary breast cancer syndromes, as well as address cancer risk and management as related to mutations in novel inherited breast cancer genes.
Post-Conference
Making Sense of Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Models Mary Freivogel, MS, CGC
10:45 - 11:15 am This session will review the various breast cancer risk models, their limitations and benefits. Cases will exemplify which models are most effective
based on the patient’s personal risks and family history.
Following a Positive Test Result: Resources for Hereditary Breast Cancer Families Lisa Schlager
This session will review currently available education and emotional support resources available for families facing hereditary breast cancer. The
11:15 - 11:45 am lecture will focus on how to take advantage of the many resources offered by these groups such as. Identifying financial resources for the reimbursement of genetic testing.
11:45 - 1:00 pm
Lunch On Your Own
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Which Testing Laboratory Should I Use? Jessica Everett, MS, CGC
The number of laboratories offering genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer risk has skyrocketed within the last year. There are many factors
involved when selecting a laboratory for gene analysis. This session will review the necessary elements to consider when selecting a testing lab and
will also discuss multi-gene panel options offered by various providers.
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Case Presentations: Curbside Consults (Audience to submit cases)
Moderator: Jessica Laprise, MS, CGC Panel: Jessica Everett, MS, CGC; Lisa Schlager; Jennifer Scalia Wilbur, MS and Nadine M. Tung, MD
This expert panel discussion will review challenging cases encountered in the breast cancer risk assessment clinic. Attendees will be invited to
submit cases they have personally encountered which illustrate complex issues related to genetic test selection, ethics, and management in
hereditary breast cancer families.
2:00 - 2:30 pm
2:30 - 3:15 pm
3:15 - 3:45 pm
3:45 - 4:45 pm
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Tumor Genomic Profiling: Technology, Clinical Implications and its Role in Risk Assessment Jessica Everett, MS, CGC
The use of genomic tumor testing in developing appropriate treatment plans continues to expand. This lecture will review genomic tumor testing
technologies and the potential impact on cancer risk assessment. Challenging counseling issues related to incidental germline mutations found on
tumor testing will be discussed.
Break
Unscrambling Confusion Related to Billing for Genetic Services Lily Servais, MS, LCGC
Reimbursement for cancer genetic services can be challenging and is in constant motion with the many changes in our healthcare system. This
session will review billing strategies for healthcare practitioners providing cancer counseling and the associated reimbursement.
Making It All Happen: Methods to Identify Individuals at Increased Risk and Integrating Risk Assessment Services into Existing
Work Processes Moderator: Jennifer Scalia Wilbur, MS Panel: Jessica Laprise, MS, CGC; Jessica Everett, MS, CGC; Mary Freivogel, MS, CGC and Lily Servais, MS, LCGC
This panel discussion will present practical considerations for implementing and integrating breast cancer risk services into a breast center environment. Presenters will share methods utilized in their breast centers commenting on the benefits and limitations of their processes.
Post-Conference Options
Positioning Boot Camp
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Louise Miller, RT(R)(M); Amy Chatten, MPH; Fabiola Perez, RT(R )(M); Kim Flood, RT(R)(M); Kelley Trulove, AART, RM, CT, Consultant; Jade deGuzman, MD
Mammography professionals will be presented with the most current techniques and advances used in mammography positioning for the detection of breast cancer,
including implementation, presentation of proper positioning techniques and the importance of each positioning. Selection of spot compression and spot-magnification
according to the mammographic findings will be explained. Challenging positioning examples will be explored with ways to address issues to achieve quality images.
8:00 - 9:30 am
Mammography Positioning: The Why and the How
9:30 - 10:15 am
Break
10:15 - 10:45 am
Creating a Quality Improvement Program: Why it’s important
10:45 - 11:45 am
Additional Views
11:45 - 1:00 pm
Lunch On Your Own
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Positioning Workshop
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Case Review: Radiologist Technologist Collaboration
4:15 - 4:45 pm
Mission and Motivation
WHOLE BREAST ULTRASOUND: State-of-the-Art 2015
1:00 – 1:05 pm
Welcome and Announcements
1:05 – 1:35 pm
The Dense Breast and Supplemental Screening
1:35 - 2:05 pm
Integration of Breast US Screening into the Hectic Breast Center Workflow
2:05 – 2:35 pm
Whole Breast Ultrasound Methods: Handheld Physician - or Technologist
2:35 – 2:50 pm
Break
2:50 – 3:00 pm
Live Demonstration: Handheld US Using Preannotated Program for Documentation
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Whole Breast Ultrasound Methods: 3D Automated Scanning
3:30 – 4:00 pm
The US Screening Experience in New York City—Problems, Solutions, and Outcomes to Date
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Low PPV’s for Biopsy: Possible Solutions to an Impediment to Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening with US
4:30 – 5:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Training Needs, Certification, Accreditation, Coding, Reimbursement, Liability Issues
Easy View - Post Conference Course Schedules
Avoid Certification and Post-Conference Scheduling Conflicts
Reference this Certification and Post-conference course schedule for Tuesday, March 17th and Wednesday March18th to avoid registering for courses that overlap.
Tuesday, March 17
Wednesday, March 18
2 day course
Clinical Breast Examiner Certification (CBE) March 17th-18th
Starts Tuesday 7:00 am – 4:45 pm
2 day course - Choose 1 day
Breast Patient Navigator Certification TEST ONLY 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Breast Patient Navigator Certification TEST ONLY 7:30 am – 11:30 am
½ day course
Whole Breast Ultrasound: State-of-the-Art 2015 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
½ day course
Survivorship 8:00 am – 12 noon
½ day course
Sexuality 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
½ day course
Digital Tomosynthesis 8:00 am – 12 noon
1 day course
Risk Assessment 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
1 day course
Positioning Boot Camp 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
1 day course
Freeman Breast Patient Navigator Course 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
1 day course
Operational Nuts and Bolts of Building a Successful Navigator
Program 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
1 day course
Best Practices in Breast Centers: Quality froom NAPBC and NQMBC
7:45 am – 5:30 pm
National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc. Advocating for Excellence in Breast Health Care
Ends Wednesday 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Course Director: Ellen B. Mendelson, MD, FACR, FSBI, FSRU
Faculty: Rachel Brem, MD, FACR, FSBI; Regina J. Hooley, MD, FSBI; A. Thomas Stavros, MD, FACR, FSRU; Janice S. Sung, MD, FSBI
This half day course, composed of didactic lectures and ending with real time live demonstrations of invited Whole Breast Ultrasound Vendors is intended to familiarize attendees with the science behind this new application of the most commonly used diagnostic adjunctive breast imaging technology. The science validating this
intended use, manner in which WBUS may fit into your practice, and practical aspects of patient management are presented to the audience
Post-Conference Options
Survivorship Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Survivorship as both a distinct phase of life and stage of cancer care has been recognized beginning with The Institute of Medicine’s 2005 monograph titled “From Cancer
Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition”. Much research has followed on the myriad of issues that may surface and must be addressed as a person moves from active
cancer treatment to survivorship. The potential issues that can surface fall into many domains (e.g. the physical, psychological, sexual, etc. It is incumbent on all providers
(both cancer care and general care providers) to be cognizant of the issues that survivors may face as well as the interventions that can offer breast cancer survivors the very
best quality of life. This pre-conference follows up on previous in conference symposia on these topics that NCBC has offered the past several years and takes the exploration
and education on these matters to the next level.
8:00 - 8:30 am
Critical Concerns for Breast Cancer Survivors
Balazs I. Bodai, MD
The number of breast cancer survivors in the United States will reach 3.1 million by 2015. Many survivors feel abandoned after primary
treatment yet have ongoing needs. Patients need education regarding multiple issues which include long-term side effects of treatments
rendered. Long-term sequela of therapy include risk of cardiac disease, development of lymphedema, issues regarding bone health, development of secondary malignancies and risks of deep venous thrombosis. Compliance to long-term medications also presents a significant
challenge. Symptoms of recurrence (often the patient’s number one fear) must also be addressed. Survivors must also be informed of lifestyle
changes which they can make to significantly decrease their rates of recurrence and increase overall disease free survival.
Post-Conference
8:30 - 9:00 am
Surviving Cancer: Engagement to Empowerment
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP
For women living with and after a diagnosis of cancer, the road from diagnosis, through treatment, and recovery can be long. Often times,
women may not have the time or the opportunity to understand or question the journey undertaken. In this session, we will discuss the
importance of engagement and how that may translate to a more level doctor-patient relationship, propelled forward by patient empowerment.
9:00 - 9:30 am
Survivors Taking Charge: Exercise and Cardiovascular Health
M. Tish Knobf, MD
Breast cancer survivors (BCS) become physically deconditioned during primary and adjuvant therapy resulting in lower cardiovascular fitness.
Physical activity can improve function, fitness, psychological well-being and is associated with improved survival outcomes. In addition, some
BCS are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to pre-existing risk factors such as overweight, obesity or hypertension. Regular
physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight and decrease CVD risks.
9:30 - 10:15 am
Break
Sandwiched In: Cancer Survivors Helping their Children AND Their Parents
Colleen Johnson, RN, NP, CN-BP
Though cancer is often thought of as a disease usually that strikes later in life, research shows that 18% of newly diagnosed cancer patients are
10:15 - 10:45 am
parents to one or more minor children. Of these patients, nearly a third are taking care of children under the age of six. Approximately 46% of
patients diagnosed with cancer are over the age of 70 which means that 54% of patients diagnosed are under the age of 70. Many of these patients
are middle aged defined as persons age 45 to 60. Many of these individuals have responsibility for children and adult patients. Attention must be
given to this unique group of individuals who may be experiencing even greater challenges. This presentation will detail some of those challenges,
provide valuable statistical data, as well as potential resources and solutions to help the healthcare provider support both the patient and family.
Listening to the Voices of Advocate Survivors: Case in Point- Breast Friends
Becky M. Olson, BA, CN-BA
Successfully partnering with a breast advocate organization is essentially like adding another follow-up arm to your medical practice at no cost. 10:45 - 11:15 am
At Breast Friends, we have been providing this service for approximately 7 of our 14 years. Whether a patient is newly diagnosed or completing
their last radiation or chemo treatment, a good organization can be the hand-holder for your patients. By talking with volunteers who have
completed her journey successfully, this gives hope and inspiration to the patient. We understand what it is like and they appreciate talking to
someone who has been down the same path. This is also important when a patient has completed her last treatment. It's a time they think they
are looking forward to, but the moment the doctor says, "You're done. See you in three months," panic sets in for many. They wonder, who is
watching me? What if it comes back? What do I do now? We understand that the medical clinics are focused on providing medical care and can’t
continue to support the emotional needs of your patients. Our service includes a formal hand-off from the clinic to Breast Friends. This session
will show you what that hand-off includes and how we do it successfully.
Ever Evolving Resources
Colleen Johnson, RN, NP, CN-BP
Nearly 14 million Americans are alive after being told that they have cancer. Breast cancer survivors make up almost 25% of this number. Cancer
11:15 - 11:45 am survivors often face physical, emotional, social and financial problems as a result of their diagnosis. They are also at higher risk of recurrence, a
second cancer, and other health problems. Cancer survivorship affects not only the patient but their entire family. This presentation will go over
the various resources available to survivors, family members (including children), and caregivers. It will give examples of the many tools including
survivorship care plans; websites; resources, and other helpful sources of information that you can access for your patients.
11:45 - 12:00 pm Questions and Answers
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Post-Conference Options
Digital Tomosynthesis Tuesday, March 17, 2015
8:00 - 8:05 am
Introductions and Opening
8:05 - 8:20 am
The Limitations of 2D Mammography and the Evidence for 3 D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
8:20 - 9:30 am
3 D Mammography Workshop
9:30 - 10:15 am
Break
10:15 - 10:45 am
Practical Guidance for Implementing Tomosynthesis in Clinical Practice
10:45 - 11:45 am
Advances in 3D Mammography
11:45 - 12:00 pm
Ending Comments
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Sexuality Tuesday, March 17, 2015
It is well documented that patients who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis have, in large numbers, experienced difficulties in their sexual lives. Though this has been
noted frequently in the literature, these issues are not well addressed with the patients who need to understand and to seek aid in returning to the best ‘new normal’
that they can after diagnosis and treatment. This session will focus on the sexuality issues that can surface at points along the trajectory of their illness after a breast
cancer diagnosis and treatment. Of as great a focus will be what we know about how healthcare professionals can help their patients face these issues and intervene
on their own behalf to turn the tide back to an enjoyable sexual relationship.
SEXUALITY and BREAST CANCER: Dedicated to the Memory of Wendy S. Schain EdD.
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Impact of the Breast Cancer Experience on Sexuality
Michael Krychman, MD, FACOG & Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN
This brief lecture will provide an overview of the implications of cancer and its effects on female sexual function. The psychological and
medical issues and ramifications will be presented. A brief treatment paradigm will also be presented.
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Assessing and Referring for Sexual Difficulties: Anyone Can; Everyone Must
Anne Katz, PhD, RN
In this presentation, different models of assessment for sexual difficulties will be presented so that participants can find a model that will
assist them in asking about sexual challenges and then knowing when to refer.
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Revitalizing Your Sexual Self: Practical Tips for the Mind and Body
Susan Kellogg Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF, CST
This presentation will outline behavioral interventions for women and their partners. Proven sex therapy techniques including mindfulness, massage, touch exercises, fantasy, self-talk and reprioritization will be discussed.
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Here’s What It Sounds Like: Mini Case Studies
Michael Krychman, MD, FACOG; Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN, Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP and Anne Katz, PhD, RN
Several cases of breast cancer patients will be presented. A diverse panel of health care professionals including sexual medicine gynecologist, medical oncologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, sexual therapist and psychologist will discuss and analyze the cases and present individualized treatment options. A hearty discussion of managements is anticipated and audience participation will be encouraged.
4:15 - 4:45 pm
Thinking Outside the Box: Hot Topics for Treating Sexuality Problems
Michael Krychman, MD, FACOG
This brief lecture will provide an overview of the latest and innovative interventions for the treatment of sexual problems. The participant
will be introduced to complementary and alternative therapeutics, alternative forms of sexual expression as well as implications of Neutraceuticals for the treatment of female sexual problems in the breast cancer patient.
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Post-Conference
Gary M. Levine, MD and Brett T. Parkinson, MD
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is a new 3D Mammographic Technology which has been shown in clinical trials to both markedly improve breast cancer detection
while at the same time decreasing the number of false positives (improved sensitivity and specificity.) This post-conference will examine the need for the benefits of
DBT when compared to 2D mammography alone. The economics related to DBT will be reviewed along with the through discussion regarding the practical
implementation of DBT in clinical practice, with input from 3 radiologists who are presently utilizing DBT.
Twenty workstations will be available and attendees will participate in a robust workshop in which they will read (along with the experts) a set of 50 DBT
exams, including ~35 biopsy proven cancers. This course is designed for anyone considering implementing this next generation mammographic technology.
Certification Options
Breast Patient Navigator Certification
Tuesday, March 17, 2015: 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Wednesday, March 18, 2015: 7:30 am - 11:30 am
The Breast Patient Navigator Certification has been developed to set standards of achievement and the professional’s role; enhance patient safety;
improve the quality of care and delivery of services; and recognize professionals who advance beyond basic knowledge in a field of specialty. The
Breast Patient Navigator Certification validates the medical professional’s knowledge and performance standards through testing. Certification
reflects an individual’s achievement beyond licensure requirements and a basic level of knowledge. It exhibits dedication to validating a specific set of
skills to provide enhanced care and services for patients and clients through advanced competency.
Criteria for the application to test are listed below. The NCBC Breast Patient Navigation Certification Program offers six types of Breast Patient Navigator Certifications: The Certified Navigator – Breast in Imaging, Management, Advocate, Clinical, Provider, or Nurse
CERTIFIED NAVIGATORS – BREAST (+ individual designation based on licensure) CN-BI = Diagnostic Imaging/Treatment Techs (All technologists from diagnostics to treatments)
CN-BM = Management/Social Worker (All social workers and managers of navigators)
CN-BA = Advocate (All volunteers/lay navigators)
CN-BC = Clinical (All certified medical assistants, technologists, licensed practical/vocational nurses)
CN-BP = Provider (All breast care diagnosticians, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assts, breast care PhDs)
CN-BN = RN (All registered nurses from breast care, diagnostic imaging, treatment, survivorship, genetics)
Certification Eligibility Requirements: The applicant must:
• Be a licensed medical professional and hold a valid medical license as a physician, nurse, physician assistant, social worker, radiologic technologist, radiology
practitioner assistant, social worker, or advanced practice nurse OR
• Be master level prepared in a health related field; OR
• Be a lay or volunteer navigator and have taken an approved patient navigation course; AND
• Navigate breast patients for at least 25% of the applicants job responsibility OR
• Have supervision of breast patient navigators; and
• Provide proof of valid license or certification (not required for those taking the Advocate examination); and
• Pay the certification fee of $300 registration for current NCBC members or $450 registration for non-NCBC members. (One year of NCBC membership
included in the $450 fee. Current membership is required to maintain certification.)
Certification Eligibility Recommendation but not a Requirement:
• The applicant applying for certification should have at least two years’ experience of navigating breast patients. This recommendation is based upon the review
of the experience levels of those sitting for the exam and their passing or not passing the examination. The examinations cover knowledge the medical professional has gained through licensures or certifications, career experience and self-study to efficiently and effectively navigate breast care/cancer patients.
Certifications
As soon as a person successfully enrolls for the program, a self-study binder is emailed within 7 working days. The binder does not contain all the material the
applicant should review to prepare for the examinations. To prepare for the examinations the applicant should refresh him/herself on information received during
their medical professional training. A review of the stages in the breast patient’s continuum of care should be reviewed as well as the knowledge and tasks associated
with each stage about which is identified in the binder via the matrix. It is also suggested that for imaging the ACR guidelines relating to breast be reviewed as well as
the NCCN guidelines relating to breast screening. Also in the binder is a list of resources from which questions/answers were validated.
A passing score is of 80% or better is required to become certified. If an individual does not pass the examination, he/she may sit for the examination again during the
next 12 months with no additional fee. If an applicant desires to sit for the examination again after 12 months of their first registration (or examination) they will need
to pay the registration fee again to take the examination.
Navigator testing is available Tuesday or Wednesday at these times:
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7:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Tests Begin
11:30 am
Testing Ends
Certification Options
Clinical Breast Examiner Certification
Tuesday, March 17, 2015: 7:00 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, March 18, 2015: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Chair: Belinda Zaparinuk, RT(M), BS, CBEC;
Susan Heath, FNP-BC, CBEC; Debora Wright, RT(M), CBEC; Cathy Cole, RNC, NP, MPH, CHES, CN-BP
Penny Lynch, RT(R)(M), CBEC and Eleanor Broaddus, RN, CBEC
The purpose is to assure the public that the certified licensed breast health care provider has completed the NCBC CBE® program and has met minimum knowledge and
performance standards by recognizing the individual who has met these standards. Candidates who pass the CBEC® may use the mark CBEC® to verify they have met all eligibility and testing requirements.
This one and a half day program is designed to utilize Clinical Breast Examination Skills to accomplish a CBE’s Paramount Objective, the detection of any palpable breast mass,
as another early detection tool to ultimately reduce breast cancer deaths. This is accomplished through a didactic review of Core Breast Knowledge, BSE Technique, Breast
Oriented History, Breast Imaging, Diagnostic Procedures with Breast Pathology, Follow-up Recommendations and Risk Management. The didactic component of the program
is followed by a half day of demonstration and practicum on performing a Clinical Breast Examination. Patient models, students and instructors will interface in live scenarios
to experience issues and challenges in performing clinical breast exams. This is a validation and certification program of the individual’s current skills, and not designed to
teach an individual who has not performed Clinical Breast Examinations.
Each student will receive resource materials that outline the major concepts that will be highlighted during the program and information that will be on the testing units. Also
included in the resource materials are supplemental reading materials as well as a vocabulary list to assist in the understanding of program material. All test information is
included in the resource material. Following Clinical Breast Examination performance review, students will be evaluated on their core knowledge, ability to perform a Clinical
Breast Examination with a mock patient situation setting and their tactile skills regarding lump detection. A score of 85% or better must be achieved on the didactic written
exam, the performance observation exam and tactile testing in order to pass the program and receive certification.
This program is available to licensed healthcare professionals (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and radiologic technologists). It is mandatory that individuals be actively performing clinical breast examinations as part of their ongoing job responsibilities. Although this program will provide core knowledge and
review performance and tactile skills, this CBE Certification Program is not designed as an entry level or introductory course for practitioners interested in learning basic CBE
skills. This CBE Certification Program is designed for practitioners seeking CBE Certification as validation of their mastery of the breast health knowledge and CBE skills.
7:00 - 7:50 am
Registration
8:00 - 8:15 am
Welcome and Introductions
8:15 - 8:45 am
Presentation of Components of a Clinical Breast Examination
8:45 - 9:30 am
CBE Performance Demonstration and Interaction
9:30 - 10:15 am
Break
10:15 - 11:15 am
Case Studies
11:15 - 11:45 am
Examination and Scoring Review
11:45 - 1:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Certifications
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Practice/Perform/Study Performance and Tactile Skills
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 - 4:45 pm
Practice/Perform/Study Performance and Tactile Skills
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
7:30 - 8:00 am
Test Check In
8:00 - 9:00 am
Core Knowledge Examination
9:00 - 1:00 pm
Performance and Tactile Examinations
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Exhibitors
Exhibitors (as of print date)
Ambry Genetics
Bard Biopsy
Beekley Medical
CBLPath
City of Hope
Cordata Healthcare Innovations
Dune Medical
Equicare Health Inc.
Faxitron
Hitachi Aloka Medical
Hologic, Inc.
iCAD, Inc.
Ikonopedia
Imaging Technology News
Insight Healthcare Information Systems
Kubtec
LDV, Inc.
MagView Information Systems
Myriad Genetics Laboratories, Inc.
National Consortium of Breast Centers
PenRad Technologies Inc.
Phenogen Sciences, Inc.
Planmed, Inc.
PDC Healthcare
PTM Documents Systems
Sectra North America, Inc.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Sonociné AWBUS
The Suremark Company
Tractus
VIZTEK
Volpara Solutions
Underwriters
The NCBC would like to acknowledge and thank the following underwriters
for their educational grants in support of the 2015 Conference.
This is a list of underwriters as of the time of this printing.
Breakfast Symposia
Enjoy breakfast each morning while learning about new and upcoming products from some of your favorite exhibitors.
Saturday
Sunday
General Conference
7:00 - 7:30 am
Phenogen Sciences, Inc.
7:30 - 8:00 am
Siemens
Hologic
7:00 - 8:00 am
TBA
Exhibit Schedule
The vendor exhibits offer a valuable resource to all attendees interested in the latest treatment and technologies.
Saturday
Exhibit Floor Opens
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7:00 - 8:00 am
Monday
Sunday
7:00 am
Exhibit Floor Opens
Monday
7:00 am
Exhibit Floor Opens
7:00 am
Break
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Break
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Lunch
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch
12:10 pm - 1:15 pm
Lunch
12:25 pm - 1:30 pm
Break
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Break
2:55 pm - 3:30 pm
Break
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
*Welcome Vendor Reception
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Poster Reception
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Abstracts / Posters
Your Invitation
You and your breast center team are invited to submit an abstract to the NCoBC’s 25th Annual
Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference. Our anniversary conference is set to be the best yet!
The abstract/poster program provides a great opportunity to share your experience and research
with other breast health care professionals. The goals of this session are to facilitate communication
between breast care centers, to disseminate knowledge that may be useful to our members, and to
give recognition to outstanding submissions.
To participate, email your abstract and the Abstract Application* to the NCBC office at
[email protected] by the due date, January 16, 2015. Faxed abstracts will not be
accepted. Submission(s) will be peer reviewed and the abstract author(s) notified of acceptance for
poster display at the 2015 Conference. The NCoBC will host a special Poster Reception on the
evening of Sunday, March 15, 2015.
NCBC will invite the authors of one abstract submitted to each of the two major categories, as well
as the Fellow/Resident/Student Award-winning author, to present their abstracts during the
oral abstract presentation session on the afternoon of Sunday, March 15, 2015. Category oral
presenters will be awarded a monetary gift of $100. The Fellow/Resident/Student Award* recipient
will receive a monetary gift of $200 and complimentary registration to the conference. Oral
presenters will be chosen only from abstracts submitted by January 16, 2015.
Abstract And Poster Requirements
1. Abstracts will appear as submitted. Please type carefully and remember to proofread before
submission. Send in an abstract of your work (not the poster) by the due date of January 16,
2015. Abstracts will have a character limit of 2500 characters (approximately 375 words)
using a 10– or 12–point font and should not require more than one 8.5 x 11 page.
2. Titles should use appropriate capitalization rules and include significant words, which reflect
the content of the abstract. Abstracts must be organized according to four sections,
identified by the following headers (in bold): Background (may include objectives), Methods,
Results and Conclusions.
3. There are two categories of abstracts with subcategories. Please choose the category and
subcategory that best fits your abstract. Each abstract submission MUST INDICATE the
chosen category and subcategory.
4. Abbreviations may be used in the title and text of abstracts if they are defined. Spell out the
term in full at first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parentheses.
5. All abstracts must have: a) title; b) authors’ names; c) designation of the primary author. For
an abstract to be accepted for poster display or to receive an award, at least one author must
be a registered attendee at the conference, and must indicate their agreement to attend the
Poster Reception and to discuss the contents of the poster at the reception.
6. Do not submit case studies as an abstract. All submitted research must be original, and
submissions that are essentially advertisements for a commercial entity will not be accepted.
7. Submit abstracts via e-mail to [email protected]. No actual posters should be
sent for consideration. Faxed submissions will not be considered. Send the Abstract Application* on the same business day as the abstract submission. The Abstract Application may be
faxed to 574-267-8268.
8. Notification of abstract acceptance will be made to the designated primary contact by
January 30, 2015.
9. Posters or other exhibits must fit on presentation board measuring 4 ft tall x 8 ft long.
10. Authors attending the conference will be responsible for setting up their posters by 10 am
Saturday, March 14, 2015 and for removing the posters by 1:30 pm on the last day of the
general conference, Monday, March 16, 2015. Neither the NCBC nor their representatives
assume responsibility for posters.
11. All submissions accepted will appear on the NCBC conference website as submitted and will
be listed in the conference program.
12. Abstracts selected for oral presentation and Fellow/Resident/Student Award recipient will be
notified by February 6, 2015.
Permission To Reproduce
All accepted abstracts will be placed on the NCBC conference website under ”2015 Conference
Abstracts”.
Abstract/poster Categories
Category I - Breast Center Operations, Administration and Programs
A. Office Operations
1. Clinical Processes
2. Prospective Breast Conference: Development and Management
3. Office Procedures: Scheduling, Registration, Film Retrieval,
Storage, Billing & Coding
4. Imaging Efficiency, Productivity & Profitability
B. Administration
1. Staffing: Selection Process, Justification, etc.
2. Financial Resources
3. Fund Raising
C. Programs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Psychosocial: Support Group, Peer Volunteers, Counseling, etc.
Education & Outreach
Patient Navigator
High Risk Program
Novel Patient Flow Algorithms
Category II - Clinical Care, Treatments and Processing
A. Radiology
1. Breast Radiology
2. Mobile Screening/Mobile Mammography
3. Novel Imaging Techniques
B. Breast Surgery
1.
2.
3.
4.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
New Approaches
Nodal Evaluations
Plastic Surgery/Reconstruction Techniques
C. Medical Oncology
1.
2.
3.
4.
Chemotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Targeted or Biologic Therapy
Medical Decision Making
D. Radiation Oncology
General Conference
To Participate
1. Traditional vs. Partial Breast Radiation
2. New Radiation Technologies
E. Complementary and Alternative Care
F. Integrative, Supportive and Palliative Care
1. Nutrition
2. Exercise
3. Sexual Health
G. Nursing
1. Innovative Nursing Roles
2. Nursing Care of Breast Patients
Deadline
All abstracts are to be submitted by midnight PST on January 16,
2015! Oral presenters and the Fellow/Resident/Student/Award will be
chosen from abstracts submitted by this date. *The Abstract Application and guidelines for the Fellow/Resident/Student Award can
be found at: www.breastcare.org.
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Faculty
Benjamin O. Anderson, MD
Professor of Surgery and Global Health-Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Terry Lynn Bucknall, CRA, BA, RT(R)(M)
Director, Women’s Imaging Services
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center
Valencia, CA
Mary E. Freivogel, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor Manager, Risk
Assessment & Prevention
Invision Sally Jobe
Greenwood Village, CO
Vikki Casey
Reporting Analyst
Healthcare Intelligence
Providence Health and Services
Portland, OR
Sarah M. Friedewald, MD
Co-Medical Director, Caldwell Breast Center
Vice Chairman, Department of Radiology
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Christine Cha, MD
Program Director, RENEW Program
Radiation Oncology
The Oregon Clinic/Providence Cancer Center
Portland, OR
Jennifer Gass, MD, FACS
Breast Fellowship Director
Co-Director, Breast Health Center
Chief of Surgery
Women & Infants Hospital
Associate Professor of Surgery
and of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Warren Alpert Medical School
Brown University
Providence, RI
Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH
Medical Oncologist
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer
Center,
Harvard Medical School,
Boston, MA
John L. Bell, MD, FACS
Director
UT Cancer Institute
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
Maude L. Blundell, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Cancer Risk Program
Sutter Cancer Center Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Kristie Bobolis, MD
Medical Director Breast Health Center
Attending Staff Physician Department of
Medicine
Hematology-Oncology
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS
Medical Director, Breast Cancer Answers
Breast Surgeon, St. Joseph Hospital's
Center for Cancer Prevention & Treatment
Orange, CA
Amy Chatten, MPH
Executive Director
Mammography Educators
San Diego, CA
Robert I. Cohen MSW, PhD
Consulting Psychologist
Program in Women's Oncology
Women and Infants Hospital
Providence, RI
Cathy Cole, RNC, NP, MPH, CHES, CN-BP
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Department of Oncology
Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
Rebecca Crane-Okada, PhD, RN, CMS, AOCN
Director, Breast Cancer Navigation
Margie Petersen Breast Center
Santa Monica, CA
Balazs Imre Bodai, MD
Director, Breast Cancer Survivorship Institute
Women’s Health
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
General Conference
Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery
Chief, Appel-Venet Comprehensive Breast
Service
Co-Director, Breast Surgery Fellowship
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, NY
Don Dizon, MD, FACP
Associate Professor of Obstetrics-Genecology
& Medicine,
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown
University
Director, Oncology Sexual Health Member
Gillette Center for Gynecologic Oncology
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, MA
Jessica N. Everett, MS, CGC
Clinical Instructor, Internal Medicine
Certified Genetic Counselor
Locksley C. Bowen, MS
Cancer Genetics Clinic
Director of Training/Lead Lecturer
Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
New York, NY
Rachel Brem, MD, FACR, FSBI
Professor and Vice Chair of Radiology
Director, Breast Imaging and Intervention
George Washington University School of
Medicine
Eleanor T. Broaddus, RN CN-BN, CBSE
Breast Care Coordinator/Navigator
Center for Breast Care
Lexington Clinic
Lexington, KY
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Jade de Guzman, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor
Breast Imaging
University of California, San Diego Moores
Cancer Center
La Jolla, CA
Kim Flood, RT(R)(M)
Mammography Resource Coordinator
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Glenview, IL
Harold P. Freeman, MD
President, COO & Founder of Harold P.
Freeman Patient Navigation Institute
New York, NY
Susan Heath, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Scripps Clinic
La Jolla, CA
Colleen Johnson, RN, NP, CN-BP
Regional Director of Breast Health Services
Carondelet Health System
Kansas City, MO
Dianne Kane, RN, MS
Nursing Director Oncology Services
Oncology Clinical Program
Intermountain Medical Center
Salt Lake City, UT
Anne Katz, PhD, RN
Sexuality Counselor
CancerCare Manitoba
Winnipeg, MD Canada
Cary S. Kaufman, MD, FACS
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
University of Washington
Medical Director
Bellingham Regional Breast Center
Bellingham, WA
Susan Kellogg Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF, FCST
Director Female Sexual Medicine / Professor
OBGYN
Drexel University College of Medicine, Dept.
of OBGYN
Academic Urology Center for Pelvic Medicine
Bryn Mawr PA and Drexel University,
Philadelphia, PA
Teresa Heckel, BS, RT(R)(T), FABC
Director National Oncology Service Line
Catholic Health Initiatives
Colorado Springs, CO
Dennis R. Holmes, MD, FACS
Chief Breast Surgeon and Director
Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health
Los Angeles, CA
Regina J. Hooley, MD, FSBI
Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN
Registered Nurse Navigator
Mammography
Providence Portland Medical Center
Safeway Foundation Breast Center
Portland, OR
Julio A. Ibarra, MD
Medical Director of Pathology and Breast
Center at OCMMC
Pathology
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
Fountain Valley, CA
John R. Keyserlingk, MD, MSc, FRCS, FACS
Surgical Oncologist Medical Director
VM (Ville Marie) Breast & Oncology Center
Assistant Professor Surgery
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec Canada
Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN
President EduCare Inc. Charleston, SC
M. Tish Knobf, PhD, RN, FAAN, AOCN
Professor and Chair, Acute Care/Health Systems
Division
Yale University School of Nursing
West Haven, CT
Gerald Kolb, JD
President
The Breast Group
Bend, OR
Daniel B. Kopans, MD
Professor of Radiology Harvard Medical School
Senior Radiologist Breast Imaging Division
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Powder Springs, GA
Claudine Isaacs, MD
Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Medical Director
Fisher Center for Familial Cancer Research
Co-Director Breast Cancer Program
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Nathalie Johnson, MD, FACS
Medical Director Legacy Cancer Institute
Legacy Medical Group Surgical Oncology
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland, OR
Michael Krychman, MD, FACOG
Executive Director of USC Center for Sexual
Health and Survivorship Medicine
USC Irvine Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Associate Clinical Professor Division of
Gynecologic Oncology
Newport Beach, CA
Jessica Laprise, MS, CGC
Cancer Genetic Counselor
Cancer Genetics & Prevention Program
Women & Infants Hospital/Brown University
Providence, RI
Faculty
Gary M. Levine, MD
President, National Consortium of Breast
Centers
Medical Director
MemorialCare Breast Centers
Long Beach Memorial, Orange Coast Memorial and Saddleback Memorial Medical Centers
Associate Clinical Professor
USC Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW
Professor & Executive Director Supportive Care
Professor Population Sciences
Supportive Care Medicine
Population Sciences
City of Hope-National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
Penny Lynch, RT(R)(M), CBEC
Orange Regional Medical Center
Port Jervis, NY
Yuri R. Parisky, MD
Director
Medical Imaging
Mammoth Hospital
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Amy Shaw, MD
Medical Director of the Primary Care Oncology
& Survivorship Program
Redwood Regional medical Group
Santa Rosa, CA
Brett T. Parkinson, MD
Imaging Director Intermountain Healthcare
Breast Care Clinical Program
Intermountain Healthcare Janice Beesley
Hartvigsen Breast Care Center
Salt Lake City, UT
William M. Sikov, MD, FACP
Program in Women's Oncology
Women and Infants Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI Fabiola Perez, RT(R)(M)
Lead Mammography Technologist
Breast Imaging
UCSD Moores Cancer Center
LaJolla, CA
William R. Poller, MD, FACR
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology
Temple University School of Medicine
Associate Director Breast Care Center &
Division of Breast Imaging
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Teresita Macarol, RT(R)(M)(QM), CN-BI
System Women’s Imaging Program Manager
Advocate Health Care
Oak Brook, IL
Louise Miller, RT(R)(M)
Co-Director, Mammography Practicum
University of California-San Diego
Pine Valley, CA
Ellen B. Mendelson, MD, FACR, FSBI, FSRU
Lee F. Rogers Professor of Medical Education
in Radiology
Professor of Radiology
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Melody W. Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, FAHRA, RCC,
CPC, CPC-H
President
Coding Strategies, Inc.
Powder Springs, GA
Rebecca V. Nellis, MPP
Vice President, Programs and Strategy Cancer
and Careers
New York, NY
Jacqueline Nore, RN, BSN, OCN-CBCN,
CN-BN
Director Morrison Cancer Center
Mary Lanning Health Care
Hastings, NE
Becky M. Olson, BA, CN-BA
CEO & Co-Founder of Breast Friends
Tigard, OR
Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN
Founder National Consortium of Breast
Centers
National Accreditation Program for Breast
Centers, Board
American Society of Breast Disease Board
President
Creative Solutions
Southport, NC
Tina Rizack, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor (Clinical) of Medicine &
OB/GYN
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Program in Women’s Oncology
Woman & Infants Hospital
Providence, RI
Rashida Soni, MD
Medical Director
Pathology and Laboratory
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pathology
USC/Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles CA
Randy Stevens, MD
Director, Radiation Oncology
Dickstein Cancer Treatment Center White
Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY
Lily Servais, MS, LCGC
Senior Genetic Counselor
DNAdirect a CareCore National Company
Bluffton, SC
Julia White, MD, FACR
Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Research and
Director, Breast Radiation Oncology
Department of Radiation Oncology
The Ohio State University Comprehensive
Cancer Center
Columbus, OH
Debora Wright, RT(M), CBEC
President
Inner Images, Inc.
Sherman Oaks, CA
Belinda Zaparinuk, RT(M), BS, CBEC
Manager
Eisenhower Schnitzer / Novack Breast Center
Lucy Curci Cancer Center @ Eisenhower
Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
Kenneth B. Zaparinuk, PT, DPT, OCS, BSPE
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
Jennifer Scalia Wilbur, MS
Clinical Program Manager
Cancer Genetic Counselor
Program in Women’s Oncology Cancer
Genetics & Prevention Program
Women & Infants Hospital
Providence, RI
Leslie R. Schover, PhD
Professor
Department of Behavioral Science
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center
Houston, TX
Renita Vance, MSN, RN
Senior Oncology Clinical Coordinator II
HER2 Brands
Genentech BioOncology
South San Francisco, CA
A. Thomas Stavros, MD, FACR, FSRU
Associate Adjunct Professor of Radiology
University of Texas Health System
San Antonio, TX
Kimberly Samuels-Bolin, BS, RT, ARRT
Executive Director
National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.
Mission Viejo, CA
Lisa Schlager
Vice President, Community Affairs & Public
Policy
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Washington, DC
Jay Parikh, MD, FRCP(c), FACPE, FACR
Medical Director
Houston Breast Screening Network
MD Anderson Cancer Center /Memorial
Hermann Hospitals
Houston, TX
Melvin J. Silverstein, MD
Gross Family Foundation Endowed Chair in
Oncoplastic Surgery
Director, Breast Program
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
Clinical Professor of Surgery
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Nadine Tung, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Director Cancer Risk and Prevention Program
Harvard Medical School
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Wm. Thomas Summerfelt, PhD
Vice President
Department of Research & Innovation
Advocate Health Care
Downers Grove, IL
Janice S. Sung, MD, FSBI
Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Center
New York, NY
Kelley Trulove, (RT) (CT) (M)
Mammographer
St. Vincent Breast Center
Little Rock, AR National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc. Advocating for Excellence in Breast Health Care
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General Conference
Claudia Z. Lee, MBA
President C.Z. Lee & Associates
Breast Center Consultations
Hudson, NY
Planning Committee
Dennis R. Holmes, MD, FACS
Chief Breast Surgeon and Director
Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health
Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer Gass, MD, FACS
NCoBC Conference Chair
Breast Fellowship Director
Co-Director, Breast Health Center
Chief of Surgery
Women & Infants Hospital
Associate Professor of Surgery, and of Gynecology
and Obstetrics
Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
Providence, RI
Kristie Bobolis, MD
NCoBC Post Conference Chair
Medical Director Breast Health Center
Attending Staff Physician Department of Medicine,
Hematology-Oncology
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
Gary M. Levine, MD
President, National Consortium of Breast Centers
Medical Director
MemorialCare Breast Centers
Long Beach Memorial, Orange Coast Memorial and Saddleback Memorial Medical Centers
Associate Clinical Professor
USC Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Melissa Hopkins, RN, BA, CN-BN
Registered Nurse Navigator
Mammography
Providence Portland Medical Center
Safeway Foundation Breast Center
Portland, OR
Anne Katz, PhD, RN
Sexuality Counselor
CancerCare Manitoba
Winnipeg, MD Canada
Cary S. Kaufman, MD, FACS
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
University of Washington
Medical Director
Bellingham Regional Breast Center
Bellingham, WA
Eileen Knightly RN, BSN, MHA
Vice President of Oncology, Women and Children’s
Services
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Michael Krychman, MD, FACOG
Executive Director of USC Center for Sexual Health and
Survivorship Medicine
USC Irvine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Clinical Professor Division of Gynecologic
Oncology
Newport Beach, CA
William R. Poller, MD, FACR
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology Temple
University School of Medicine
Associate Director, Breast Care Center & Division of
Breast Imaging
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Barbara Rabinowitz, PhD, MSW, RN
Founder National Consortium of Breast Centers
National Accreditation of Breast Centers, Board
American Society of Breast Disease, Board
President, Creative Solutions
Southport, NC
Tina Rizack, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor (Clinical) of Medicine & OB/GYN
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Program in Women’s Oncology
Woman & Infants Hospital
Providence, RI
Jennifer Scalia Wilbur, MS
Clinical Program Manager, Cancer Genetic Counselor
Program in Women’s Oncology Cancer Genetics &
Prevention Program
Women & Infants Hospital
Providence, RI
Julie Shisler, LPN, BS, CN-BM
Breast Center Coordinator
Windsong Comprehensive Breast Care
Williamsville, NY
Peggy Kupres, RN, BSN, MA, CN-BN
Coordinator of Survivorship and External Relations
Advocate Christ Medical Center Cancer Institute
Oak Lawn, IL
William M. Sikov, MD, FACP
Program in Women's Oncology
Women and Infants Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI John L. Bell, MD, FACS
Director
UT Cancer Institute
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
General Conference
Terry Lynn Bucknall, CRA, BA, RT(R)(M)
Director, Women’s Imaging Services
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center
Valencia, CA
Amy Chatten, MPH
Executive Director
Mammography Educators
San Diego, CA
Teresita Macarol, RT(R)(M)(QM), CN-BI
System Women’s Imaging, Program Manager
Advocate Health Care
Oak Brook, IL
Yuri R. Parisky, MD
Director
Medical Imaging
Mammoth Hospital
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Brett T. Parkinson, MD
Imaging Director Intermountain Healthcare Breast Care
Clinical Program
Intermountain Healthcare Janice Beesley Hartvigsen
Breast Care Center
Salt Lake City, UT
Cathy Cole, NP, MPH, CN-BP
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Department of Oncology
Los Robles Regional medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Sharon Walenga, BS RT(R)(M)
Manager of Clinical Breast Health and Radiation
Oncology
Facility- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Fabiola Perez, RT(R)(M)
Lead Mammography Technologist
Breast Imaging
UCSD Moores Cancer Center
LaJolla, CA
Debora Wright, RT(M), CBEC
President
Inner Images, Inc.
Sherman Oaks, CA
Belinda Zaparinuk, RT(M), BS, CBEC
Manager
Eisenhower Schnitzer / Novack Breast Center
Lucy Curci Cancer Center @ Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage CA
General Information
Meals: The registration fee includes complimentary breakfast symposia, lunches, breaks and receptions, Saturday through Monday. Each registrant will be provided
a package of meal/beverage and special reception tickets with their registration materials. If a meal ticket is lost a replacement may be purchased at $65 per meal
function. Beverage tickets will not be replaced. Exhibitors should reference their exhibitor package for ticket details. Family or friends that would like to attend
breakfast or lunch may do so at the above rate. We work very diligently to provide each meal to have a variety of choices to meet all special needs in food. If you
require specific meal needs please refer to Paris restaurants for additional options.
Breakfast Symposia: Enjoy breakfast each morning while learning about new and upcoming products from outstanding companies. Each morning, breakfast
will be served from 6:45 – 7:45am.
Saturday Evening Welcome Vendor Reception: This reception is designed to allow guests to visit the exhibits, learn about new products and services, socialize
and establish new relationships with professional peers from around the country. We hope conference guests use this time to meet fellow professionals, with whom
they may share time together after the vendor reception, enjoying the sites of Las Vegas.
Sunday Evening Poster Reception: This event is designed to allow guests to view all posters on display and interact with the authors and presenters. We hope
conference guests use this time to learn about ground-breaking new programs and treatment techniques being implemented by breast health care facilities
worldwide.
Exhibit Hall: An array of specialized technology, equipment, products, and services will be on display for breast centers, group practices, and practitioners of breast health care. Exhibits will be open during non–lecture times (during breaks, meals and receptions). Visit the NCBC website
www.breastcare.org to view a list of all exhibitors to date.
Recommended Dress: Business casual. Temperatures in meeting rooms and personal comforts vary greatly. As meeting rooms usually seem cold, please bring a
sweater or jacket to compensate.
Registration Materials: Each attendee will receive a conference brochure, which will contain a link to view speaker information on-line, conference logistic
information, exhibitor and sponsor listings and other pertinent information.
Disability Statement: If you have a disability, please contact the NCBC office by January 24, 2015 to notify the staff of any special needs in order to help us better
serve you.
Benefits of Conference Registration: When you join us at our 25th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference you will benefit from the knowledge of
world class presenters, network with breast health professionals from around the world, and view the latest technology from the vendors in the exhibit hall. Earn
your CME’s or CEU’s, all while spending time in Las Vegas.
Consent to Use Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, NCoBC meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the
registrant to NCBC’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image.
Evening Networking: For individuals attending the conference alone or wanting to meet peers from around the country. The Evening Networking Program has
been very successful. If you are attending the conference without your coworkers, friends or significant other and would like to experience what Vegas has to offer,
but not alone, this is the group to join! Julie Susi from Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine and Ann Livingston from Sinai Grace Hospital Mammography Center in
Detroit, Michigan, will bring together conference attendees who will be attending by themselves and want to meet peers from around the country. Julie plans to
organize individuals into small networking groups to enjoy Vegas in the evenings after the day-long conference. If you are attending the conference alone and
would like to network with a group of fellow peers contact Julie Susi at [email protected] or call the NCBC office at 574–267–8058 and let Julie know your arrival
date and time. You will be invited to a meeting to organize and break off into groups according to interests, i.e. dancing, exercise, dinner, shows, gambling, shopping,
etc. It’s a sure way to network and have lots of fun!
Group Rates: Take advantage of your facility membership benefit and bring up to 5 people from your facility at a 10% discount When Registered by January 31,
2015. Call the NCBC office at 574-267-8058 for your group discount code.
Schedule at a glance:
Saturday March 14
Sunday March 15
Breakfast / Symposia 7:00 -8:00 am
Breakfast / Symposia 7:00 -8:00 am
Breakfast / Symposia 7:00 -8:00 am
CBE Certification Day 1 Pg. 19
CBE Certification Day 2 Pg. 19
General Conference begins 8:15 am
General Conference begins 8:15 am
General Conference begins 8:15 am
BPN Certification Test Only Pg. 18
BPN Certification Test Only Pg. 18
Lunch with Vendors 11:45 - 1:00 pm
Break Out Groups begin 10:30 am
Break Out Groups begin 10:45 am
Building A Successful Navigator Program Pg. 11
Break Out Groups begin 1:00 pm
Lunch with Vendors 12:10 - 1:15 pm
Lunch with Vendors 12:25 - 1:30 pm
Best Practices in Breast Centers Pg. 12
Vendor Reception 5:15 - 6:15
Inspiration Award Winner 4:00 pm
General Conference Ends 5:00 pm
Freeman Breast Patient Navigator Course Pg. 13
Tuesday March 17
Oral Poster Presentations 4:15 pm
Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing Pg. 14
Poster Reception 5:45 - 6:45
Positioning Boot Camp Pg. 15
Wednesday March 18
General Conference
Monday March 16
Whole Breast Ultrasound Pg. 15
Survivorship Pg. 16
Digital Tomosynthesis Pg. 17
Sexuality Pg. 17
Tel: 574-267-8058 • Fax: 574-267-8268 • [email protected] • www.breastcare.org
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Hotel and Transportation Information
Hotel Reservations: Paris Las Vegas - Conference Venue For 2015
The NCBC is proud to announce our 25th annual conference at the Paris Las Vegas. Experience everything you love about Paris, right in
the heart of The Strip. From the moment you walk into the Paris Las Vegas you will understand why this luxury hotel sets the standard for
opulent details, impeccable service and lavish Las Vegas accommodations.
Book Your Hotel Today
Be sure to book your room for the conference within the NCBC room block and receive our LOW negotiated rates. Conference block rooms
also keep you in the loop by receiving conference updates and correspondence right to your room. Take advantage of ad-hoc networking
opportunities by staying in the same hotel as your peers and other industry professionals. Any room booked outside of our room block will
be charged an additional $25.00 resort fee per night.
NCBC has block rooms for only $159 per night for a single or double occupancy. For a third person in the room (limit 3 people per
room) add $30 to double room rate plus 12% tax per room, per night. With tax, the totals are $178.08 for a single or double and $208.08
for a triple. Reservations booked after February 13, 2015 is subject to room availability at the prevailing room rate. Hotel cancellations
after February 13, 2015 will be charged first night room charges.
General Conference
Register Online
Take advantage of our easy ONLINE reservation system, which books you at the best rate directly with the hotel. Find out immediate
availability and select exactly what you want in a few easy steps. Book at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SPNCB5
Transportation
We are pleased to announce we’ve partnered with LASxpress airport transportation service and will be offering cost-effective transportation service between McCarran Int’l Airport and your hotel.
Xpress Non-Stop Service to Paris & Bally’s Las Vegas for NCBC 25th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference attendees.
By utilizing this service, you are eligible for $11 one-way airport transportation service.
Other benefits include:
• Non-Stop Xpress Service Available for $18 per person
• 40+% Saving vs. Taxi Fare
• Immediate Boarding
• Airport Meet and Greet Service
Register online: http://lasrescenter.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=NCBC2015&LOGON=GO
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Conference Registration
Save time....book online at Breastcare.org
Registration Form
STEP 1: Contact Information (One Per Attendee)
STEP 4: Select Post-Conference Courses
Whole Breast Ultrasound: State-of-the-Art 2015
Half day course March 17, 1 pm - 5 pm
NCBC Member Number
$
Last Name
$
First Name
$
Nickname on Badge
RT
RN
NP
MD (Specify)
Breast Surgeon
Family Doctor
Gynocologist
Medical Oncologist
Pathologist
Plastic Surgeon
Radiologist
Other
Creditentials Listing on Name Badge
Address (Line 1)
Home
$150 for conference registrants $
$250 for non-conference registrants
$299 for conference registrants $
$399 for non-conference registrants
Freeman Breast Patient Navigator Course Full day course March 17, 8 am - 4:45 pm
$399 for conference registrants $
$499 for non-conference registrants
Digital Tomosynthesis Half day course March 17, 8 am - 12 noon
Work
$
Address (Line 2)
$395 for conference registrants $
$495 for non-conference registrants
Operational Nuts and Bolts of Building a Successful Navigator Program
Full day course March 17, 8 am - 4:45 pm
$
$299 for conference registrants $
$399 for non-conference registrants
City/ State/ Zip/ Country
Email Address** (Mandatory)
Best Practices in Breast Centers: Quality from NAPBC and NQMBC
Full day course March 17, 8 am - 5:30 pm
$
$439 for conference registrants $
$539 for non-conference registrants
Telephone/ Fax
STEP 2: Select General Conference (Saturday - Monday)
Fee Includes: All Meals, Receptions and Syllabus
General Conference - Individual Registration for current NCBC Members
Current NCBC and ASBD Members Only - Membership Number Verified
$545 for any 2015 NCBC member who is a Facility or Independent
$
Professional member. Member ID # must be noted above to get
member rate.
General Conference - Individuals (Non-NCBC Members)
Fee does NOT include NCBC Membership.
$770 for one conference registration no membership.
General Conference Corporations or Small Businesses Not Exhibiting
$2,000 per person employed by corporation or small businesses that
$
provides products or services to breast health care professionals or
facilities.
$
STEP 5: Discounts / Late Fees
Special Facility Member Discount Code:
For Discount Code, the facility primary member needs to contact the NCBC office
at 574-267-8058.
$
Clinical Breast Examiner Certification Program
Clinical Breast Examiner Certification Program is limited to the first 28 registrants.
A Clinical Breast Examiner Certification will be provided to attendees meeting the
required proficiency levels. The Non NCBC Member fee includes a 1 year NCBC membership which is required for certification. Tues. 7 am – 4:45 pm Wed. 7:30 am – 1 pm
$895.00 Current NCBC Members - Membership Number Verified
$1,045.00 Non-NCBC Members
Breast Patient Navigator Certification Testing (CN-B*)
The Non-NCBC Member fee includes a 1 year NCBC Membership which is required
for certification. A certification will be provided to attendees meeting the required
proficiency level. Two testing times are available. Please choose one.
Tuesday, March 17th, Testing ONLY 7:30am - 11:30am.
$
$300.00 Current NCBC Members - Membership Number Verified
$450.00 Non-NCBC Members
Wednesday, March 18th, Testing ONLY 7:30am - 11:30am.
$
$300.00 Current NCBC Members - Membership Number Verified
$
$450.00 Non-NCBC Members
Late Fee - After February 15, 2015 add a $100 Processing Fee
STEP 6: Payment Information (Payment Must Accompany Registration)
$
General Conference Fee (step 2)
$
Certification Program Fee (step 3)
$
Post-Conference Course (Step 4)
$
Total Payment Enclosed
□ Check #
□ Check is being processed
□ Visa □ MasterCard □ Amex □ Discover
(Payable to NCBC or National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.)
STEP 3: Select A Certifcation Program
$
$250 for non-conference registrants
Positioning Boot Camp Full day course March 17, 8 am - 4:45 pm
$
Institution/Company/Hospital
$
$150 for conference registrants $
The New Era of Breast Cancer Risk Assessment & Genetic Testing: Building and
Incorporating the Latest Data into Your High Risk Clinic
Full day course March 17, 8 am - 4:45 pm
$
$269 for conference registrants $
$369 for non-conference registrants
$
$
$250 for non-conference registrants
Sexuality & Breast Cancer Half day course March 17, 1 pm - 4:45 pm
Title/Position
Speciality
$150 for conference registrants $
Survivorship Half day course March 17, 8 am - 12 noon
Card #
CVV#
Exp. date
Credit Card Billing Address (Street)
City
Cardholder signature required
State
I authorize my credit card to be charged the total amount listed. If my fees are totaled
incorrectly, NCBC will make the necessary adjustments and charge my account accordingly.
Conference Cancellation
On or prior to December 31, 2014, full conference refund less a $50 processing fee will be given. If
membership dues were sent, as part of registration, dues are not refunded. No refunds after Jan.1, 2015.
Easy Ways To Submit Registration
U.S. Mail P.O. Box 1334, Warsaw, IN 46581–1334
Online www.breastcare.org
Fed EX/UPS 1017 E Winona Ave Suite A, Warsaw, IN 46580
Fax (574) 267-8268
Phone (574) 267–8058
Email: [email protected]
National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc. Advocating for Excellence in Breast Health Care
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National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.
P.O. Box 1334
Warsaw, IN 46581
www.breastcare.org
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT # 100
CLAREMONT, CA
featuring:
National Consortium of Breast Centers
American Society of Breast Disease
clinical track March14th - 16th, See pages 5-10
Earn up to 25.25 CME’s
10% Facility member discount
Be Captivated by World Class Speakers.
Reduced 159.00 hotel room rates till Feb 8th.
Registration fees that include meals, evening receptions and syllabus.
Time to view product demonstrations by many of our over 80 exhibiting vendors!
Nationally accredited Navigator Certifications in the following designations: I, M, A, C, P, N
An Empowering 3 Day Conference Including: Clinical, RT, Physician, Administration and RN Tracks
Tel: 574-267-8058 • Fax: 574-267-8268 • [email protected] • www.breastcare.org