Latina Women’s Health Breast Cancer Prevention Program

When it comes to breast cancer prevention, we offer personalized treatment with doctors, specialists and translators who speak Spanish and understand your culture. It’s what you can expect as part of our Breast Cancer Prevention Program, part of Latina Women’s Health.

Our team includes specialists in:

• Diagnostic imaging and radiology
• Cancer medicine (oncology)
• Radiation oncology
• Oncological surgery
• Reconstructive surgery
• Pathology
• Psychosocial services
• Genetic counseling
• Navigation services

To schedule an appointment for a mammogram, call 800-3-ADVOCATE. Press 1 to speak Spanish.

What makes Advocate the choice in Chicago for breast cancer prevention?

At Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, we offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment and educate our patients in a comprehensive way so you can actively participate in your care plan. Our commitment is to provide the best possible experience and outcomes.

• Our state-of-the-art breast care center offers timely access to the most advanced diagnostic examinations, including same-day mammograms with same-day results and breast ultrasounds.
• Our multidisciplinary team meets personally with each person diagnosed with breast cancer at our world-class facility. We provide integrative cancer care to support you holistically.
• Our doctors, nurses and clinical staff know and understand the cultural differences and values of Latina women. We also respect and understand different sexual orientations and gender identities.
• Our services include psychosocial support, connection to the Spanish-language support group ALAS-WINGS and to other community resources such as the American Cancer Association and Gilda’s Club Chicago.
• We’re recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for providing comprehensive, quality coordinated care.
• We offer free transportation for our patients, which can be arranged with the clinic when you make an appointment.

Chicago breast cancer prevention services and exams

Our radiology team quickly processes your mammogram and delivers results in 24 hours or less. A doctor's order is not necessary for a screening mammogram.

Complete services include:

• 3D mammograms
• Breast ultrasound
• MRI & breast MRI
• Breast biopsy
• Consultation with a medical oncologist
• DEXA bone density test

Schedule an appointment for Spanish-speaking breast health screening

Breast imaging appointments are available early, late and on Saturdays at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Diagnostic Imaging Center. We offer free transportation for our patients, which can be arranged with the clinic when you make an appointment.

Call 800-3-ADVOCATE to schedule an appointment. Press 1 for Spanish.

Advanced breast cancer prevention services & treatments

We offer the following advanced services and treatments:

• Chemotherapy and infusion
• Comfortable radiation therapy
• Clinical studies from academic medical centers
• Breast conservation
• Prevention and treatment of lymphedema
• Nipple-sparing mastectomy
• Breast reconstruction
• Breast cancer prevention therapy

Navigating your breast health journey 

We provide a range of social and support services for Latina women including social workers, psychologists, case workers and financial navigators. Together with our team, you have the help you need to focus on what really matters – your health.

The nurse navigator accompanies you at every step of your cancer treatment, acting as a link between you and your doctors, appointments, tests and procedures.

They assist you while you receive treatment, helping you coordinate appointments with different specialists and services. The navigator also helps you resolve barriers to access, so you can focus on healing and recovery.

Genetic counseling for Latina women

Some people with breast cancer inherit a gene that makes them more likely to develop breast cancer. At Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, you and your family have access to genetic counseling to learn more about your risk of hereditary breast cancer.

The genetic counselor reviews personal and family history and assesses individual risk. Those at risk for inherited breast cancer are seen by a specialist who creates a prevention and early-detection plan with you. This personalized medical plan helps you manage the risk you face. For women and family members who are not at risk, genetic counseling provides them with security and peace.

Meet our Latina Women’s Health Breast Cancer Prevention Program team

Our multidisciplinary team of breast health experts speaks Spanish and cares for patients from detection and diagnosis to surgery and treatment.

• Dr. Celeste G. Cruz, Breast surgeon
• Dr. Vanessa Wear, Radiologist
• Sory Jamil Ruiz Quintero, MD, Pathologist

Where can I find a Spanish-speaking breast cancer screening and support near me?

Whether you need a mammogram or other expert care in Spanish, Advocate Illinois Masonic is near the following neighborhoods: