Providing you with
Programs & Services
We provide services for cancer patients that address practical and emotional needs. Services include:
Patient Advocacy and Navigation for clients requiring additional assistance accessing resources. Our Advocates and Navigators are:
- Culturally attuned to the community being served and communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
- Very knowledgeable about the health care system and support services that clients need to access.
- Connected to critical decision makers within the system.
- Financial concerns
- Transportation needs
- Language and cultural barriers
- Communication and information barriers
- Health care system questions
- Addressing fear and anxiety
BCRC volunteers are trained using the Shanti Model of Volunteer Support. The Shanti Model is a nationally recognized program that has been utilized to train volunteers to provide emotional and practical support for cancer patients and their loved ones for over 30 years.
Health Education
Cancer Health EducationAs part of connecting people to resources and information, the BCRC understands the importance of screening and early detection of cancer. Through health education classes, we provide information that promotes risk reduction through early detection and screening. Our classes are presented with sensitivity to the various cultural needs of the communities we serve. The BCRC offers classes, health talks, and presentations on the following topics:
- Breast Health – provides information about breast health and the three-step approach to breast cancer screening that includes breast self-exam, clinical breast exams, and mammography
- Cancer 101 – delivers cancer education that is built on cultural strengths to address topics such as cancer screening, cultural beliefs, risk and risk reductions, basic cancer treatments in a classroom or workshop atmosphere
- Breast Cancer 101 – similar to Cancer 101, but provides topics and issues with a specific focus on breast health and breast cancer
Call the Breast Cancer Resource Center at (505) 242-0605 to schedule a class, workshop or to have our staff and volunteers participate in any upcoming events.
