Arkansas Breast Cancer Specialists Offer NWA National Accreditation

ROGERS, Ark., November 3, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Arkansas Breast Cancer Specialists (ABCS), based in northwest Arkansas, is a collaborative effort consisting of breast cancer treatment providers. The ABCS meets weekly to review cases of breast cancer in the region and amalgamates to ensure the best treatment option for each patient is executed.

The ABCS is a multidisciplinary approach where all providers involved can rely on each other’s strengths to guarantee that the best approach is taken in each case. The ABCS recently received a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

An accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers is only given to centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance, according to the program’s website. The accreditation challenges breast cancer centers to enhance the care they provide by addressing patient-centered needs, and measuring the quality of the care they deliver against national standards.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, other than skin cancer, according to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. About 1 in 8 women born in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.

Cancers of major public health relevance such as breast, cervical and colorectal cancer can be cured if detected early and treated adequately, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A mammogram, the screening test for breast cancer, can help detect breast cancer early, according to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

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Highlands Oncology Group is a state-of-the-art facility, with a world-class team of specialists, that is committed to providing premier cancer treatment and to enhancing the quality of life of patients and their loved ones. Highlands Oncology group provides this in a friendly, comfortable environment conveniently located in Northwest Arkansas. Highlands Oncology Group offers the latest technology of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapies, on-site labs, a pharmacy and an infusion center. They also offer access to clinical trials, multidisciplinary clinics and support groups. Highlands Oncology Group is helping patients win the battle against cancer, every day.

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Source: Highlands Oncology Group