Breast care

New Britain and Bradley Memorial campuses: (860) 224-5900 x6307

The Hospital of Central Connecticut's team of breast care specialists offers comprehensive care for patients with breast cancer and other breast disease.

Accredited by NAPBC

The Hospital of Central Connecticut's team of breast care specialists offers comprehensive care for patients with breast cancer and other breast disease.

HCC's comprehensive breast program is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), administered by the American College of Surgeons. Care at an NAPBC-accredited center denotes patients have access to comprehensive care; a multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate best treatment options; information about ongoing clinical trials, new treatment choices; and quality breast care that is conveniently located. Learn more about our accreditation.

Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence

The Hospital of Central Connecticut’s comprehensive breast program is the first such program in Connecticut to be recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers™ (NQMBC) Program. This distinction signifies the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest level of quality health care to patients in its community.

Our breast care services include:

• Digital mammography
• Breast-specific gamma imaging, ultrasound and a variety of biopsy techniques for patients needing additional tests
• Weekly breast conferences where 15-20 specialists discuss each breast cancer patient's case and develop a treatment plan
• Breast cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Management of other, benign breast disease
• Breast nurse navigators who help patients from diagnosis, through treatment and recovery
• Support and education
• Opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research

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