NCBC Free Live Webinar Series 2026 - View the 7 selections and register today!

NCBC’s Free Live Webinar Series delivers practical, multidisciplinary education designed for the realities of breast care today.

From survivorship and navigation to imaging, high-risk management, quality, advocacy, and program leadership. This series offers expert-led insights

and Q&A opportunities that translate directly into clinical practice,

operations, and patient-centered care.

No cost, no silos, just meaningful learning for the entire care team.

7 Webinars • 7 Specialties • 1 Complete Breast Care Series

Imaging: Radiologist - January 21st

2pm PST, 4pm CST & 5pm EST

Amy Patel, MD

Speaker

Tara Henrichsen,MD

Moderator

Generative AI in Breast Imaging Part I

Objectives:

Understand the principles of Generative AI and their applications in Breast Imaging
Evaluate the benefits and limitations of Generative AI for Clinical Breast Imaging Workflows.
Assess ethical, regulatory, and implementation considerations for deploying Generative AI in Breast Imaging

Target Audience:

Radiologists (Breast Imaging Specialists) Who interpret mammograms, ultrasound, and MRI studies and are interested in how AI can enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
Medical Physicists and Imaging Informatics Professionals Focused on understanding the technical aspects, validation, and integration of AI into imaging systems.
Radiologic Technologists and Imaging Managers Who need to understand workflow impacts, quality control, and implementation considerations of AI tools.
Healthcare Administrators and IT Leaders Involved in adopting and governing AI solutions within imaging departments.

Imaging: Technologist - January 29th

3:30pm PST, 5:30pm CST and 6:30pm EST

Taylor Pierson, RT(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT)

Speaker

Belinda Zaparinuk, RT(M), BS, CBEC, FNCBC

Moderator

Patient Positioning/Ergonomics

Objectives:

Recognize ergonomic risk factors The attendee will identify and describe common workplace ergonomics hazards.
Demonstrate proper ergonomic techniques. The attendee will learn and be able to demonstrate correct body mechanics to prevent workplace injuries.
Evaluate and adjust workplace environment. The attendee will be able to analyze their work space environment and recommend or implement ergonomic improvements.

Target Audience:

Radiologic Technologists (Mammography, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, General X-ray) Who regularly position patients, move equipment, and work in physically taxing environments.
Imaging Department Managers and Supervisors Responsible for maintaining safe workspaces and reducing staff injuries through ergonomic practices.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Involved in training or policy development related to injury prevention in healthcare settings.

Program Leadership - February 6th

3pm PST, 5pm CST and 6pm EST

Jeanne Silva, MSN, RN-BC, CN-BN,

CMSRN

Speaker

Nicole Centers MBA, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, BHCN, FNCBC

Moderator

The Journey and Experiences

Implementing PIN Codes

Objective:

Expose audience to lessons learned with implementing PIN Codes.
Develop understanding of requirements of PIN Code implementation.
Refine approach to best practices in implementation.

Target Audience:

Breast Program Directors / Administrators / Managers Overseeing clinical and financial operations and responsible for integrating new coding processes.
Financial and Billing Specialists / Revenue Cycle Managers Involved in implementing and managing PIN (Provider Identification Number) codes to enable navigation and survivorship reimbursement.
Nurse Navigators and Clinical Leaders Who need to understand how PIN codes affect workflow, documentation, and patient navigation reimbursement.
Hospital Executives or Compliance Officers Ensuring implementation aligns with regulatory and payer requirements.

Survivorship - February 12th

3pm PST, 5pm CST and 6pm EST

Lauren Cornell, MD

Speaker

Gina Shay-Zapien, APRN

Moderator

Building a Successful Survivorship Program:

from Paper to Practice

Objective:

Identify established needs in breast cancer survivorship.
Explain similarities and differences between traditional outcome measurements and the needs of breast cancer survivors.
Describe proposed models of survivorship and strategies for implementation that address what matters most to our patients.

Target Audience:

Breast Cancer Survivorship Program Leaders Including clinicians and administrators responsible for designing, launching, or evolving survivorship care models within breast centers and oncology programs.
Oncology Nurses, Navigators, and Advanced Practice Providers Who coordinate survivorship care, support long-term patient needs, and serve as primary touch points for education, symptom management, and care transitions.
Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, and Breast Surgeons Seeking practical, patient-centered approaches to survivorship that extend beyond treatment completion and align with evolving standards of care.
Psychosocial, Rehabilitation, and Supportive Care Professionals Including social workers, mental health professionals, physical therapists, and integrative care providers engaged in addressing quality-of-life outcomes for survivors.
Health System Leaders and Quality & Outcomes Teams Focused on implementing scalable, measurable survivorship programs that meet accreditation requirements while delivering meaningful patient impact

Sexual Health - February 19th

3pm PST, 5pm CST and 6pm EST

Kristin E. Rojas MD, FACS, FACOG

Speaker

Chery Hysjulien, RN, PsyD

Moderator

Sexual Health Highlights:

A Primer on Menopausal Symptoms and Talking to Patients about Sexual Health

Objective:

Utilizing the patient’s risk to know when to start imaging and what imaging is appropriate
Knowing when genetic testing will add value to the patient’s care
How does density influence appropriate screenings and risk score

Target Audience:

Primary Care Providers (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) Who often counsel women on contraception, menopause, and hormone therapy.
OB/GYNs and Women’s Health Specialists These providers directly manage menopausal symptoms, contraception, and sexual health concerns.
Breast Specialists / Oncologists / Breast Surgeons Given the focus on patients “at increased risk of breast cancer” and safe use of menopausal therapy, this audience would benefit from evidence-based counseling guidance.
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Navigators who frequently discuss menopausal symptoms and sexual health in survivorship or preventive care contexts.

High Risk - February 26th

3pm PST, 5pm CST and 6pm EST

Kristin E. Rojas MD, FACS, FACOG

Speaker

Kim VanYsseldyk, MN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, ACGN, CGRA

Moderator

Hormone Use in High-Risk Women: Balancing Benefits and Breast Cancer Risk

Objectives:

To understand the potential benefits and risks of hormonal contraception in BRCA mutation carriers and other high-risk patients
To feel comfortable recommending low-risk, high-effectiveness contraception methods to patients at increased risk of breast cancer
To describe the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy for women without a history of breast cancer, including the long-term Women's Health Initiative Trial update.
To discern which patients can safely use menopausal therapy and which patients need additional counseling regarding the risks of therapy

Target Audience:

Genetic Counselors and Cancer Risk Assessment Clinicians Who counsel patients with BRCA mutations and other hereditary risk factors about hormonal use and preventive strategies.
Breast Specialists, Oncologists, and Gynecologists Managing women at elevated risk of breast cancer and determining safe options for contraception or hormone replacement therapy.
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Navigators Who educate patients and coordinate care related to high-risk screening, hormone management, and menopausal symptom relief.
Primary Care Providers Caring for women with familial or genetic risk, supporting informed decision-making around hormone use.

Advocacy - February 27th

10am PST, 12pm CST, 1pm EST

Sylvia Powers

Breast Cancer Advocate,

NCBC Project Coordinator

Moderator

Roxanne Martinez, Breast Cancer Survivor, diagnosed at age 30—just weeks after learning she was pregnant

Speaker

Beyond the Diagnosis: Addressing the Unique Needs of Young Women with Breast Cancer

Objectives:

This session emphasizes a whole-person approach to oncology care through:

Nutrition: Personalized meal planning to support recovery, manage side effects, and address food insecurity.
Mental Health: The role of emotional resilience, therapy, and mindfulness in improving outcomes.
Spirituality and Purpose: Understanding how belief systems, connection, and compassionate care influence healing.

Target Audience:

Patient Advocates and Survivorship Leaders Engaged in empowering patients and communities through holistic cancer care education.
Nurse Navigators, Social Workers, and Patient Support Staff Who address the physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of cancer care.
Integrative Medicine Practitioners / Dietitians / Psychologists Providing complementary or supportive therapies in oncology settings.
Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Interested in understanding lifestyle, nutrition, and mind-body strategies that improve quality of life and recovery outcomes.

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