Milestones of the initiative

The results and feedback of the testing phase, assessing the feasibility of the service requirements and evaluating the accredited certification framework, were translated into improvements of the European quality assurance scheme

Fourth update of the European guidelines and the appointment of a new GDG chair

Testing the applicability of the European quality assurance scheme in real settings

Third update of the European guidelines

Completion of the European guidelines on breast cancer screening and diagnosis with a total of 74 recommendations and 4 good practice statements

Completion and release of the manuals of the European Quality Assurance Scheme for Breast Cancer Services and Scheme Owner to be tested in real settings.

Second update of the European guidelines

Launch of a dedicated section for guidelines on the management of breast cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Release of recommendations on the frequency of screening, informing about results, further assessment, healthcare professional’s training and staging interventions

First release of the collection of international guidelines on breast cancer care

Release of recommendations on screening and diagnosis

Release of 31 recommendations on screening and diagnosis

ECIBC scope definition and start developing the European guidelines and requirements for the QA scheme

First release of the European guidelines: 4 recommendations on screening.

Appointment of ECIBC working groups

Launch of the ECIBC website