Pennington Cancer Center at Baton Rouge General has been a granted three-year accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, under the American College of Surgeons. It is the first accredited breast center in the state. The designation indicates that the center meets all 27 NAPBC standards reflecting a commitment to offering patients “every significant advantage” as they battle breast disease. Dr. Richard Burroughs, medical director of the Pennington Cancer at Baton Rouge General, says the recognition underlines “the dedication of our physicians and the hospital’s supporting multidisciplinary team in providing leading-edge breast care.” The American Cancer Society estimates that 192,370 patients will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States this year.
Cancer center at BRG wins national accreditation
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