I always focus on improving the quality of life for New Mexico families. I am proud to serve as an advocate, educator, liaison and interpreter. I draw on a wealth of experience in working with people with disabilities, their families and providers, and Spanish speakers at all levels.
A Patient Perspective
Sintoniza Serie Radiofónica
Presentado por la Oficina de Extensión y Compromiso Comunitario del Centro Integral de Cáncer de la Universidad de Nuevo México.
Entrevistas con la Doctora Jessica Belmonte
Watch the Facebook Live series
Información sobre el cáncer
Radio Series with Jessica Belmonte, MD
Dr Belmonte now offers a Facebook Live series in a partnership between the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) and the Mexican Consulate.
“Conciencia del cáncer, prevención y detección”
El marzo 24
“Aprenda sobre el cáncer de cuello uterino”
El enero 30
Patient Navigators
Patient navigation can help cancer patients address barriers during treatment. It can also help in finding screening services for those seeking preventive care. Navigators at the UNM Cancer Center can help with language services, financial assistance, legal services, prescription support, lodging, and more.
The UNM Cancer Center Office of Community Outreach And Engagement (COE) offers two programs to help people who have been diagnosed with breast and/or cervical cancer. These programs are the Comadre à Comadre program and the MANOS program. Learn more about each in the next tabbed content.
Our Program
The Comadre a Comadre program empowers Hispanic/Latine and their loved ones. We can navigate and support you through the maze of healthcare. We can give you information about breast and cervical cancer. And we can give you resources for prevention, early detection and screening for these cancers.
Comadre a Comadre is a Program of The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center Office
of Community Outreach and Engagement.
Our Services
We offer our services for free. And we offer our services in Spanish and in English, regardless of immigration status.
We navigate you
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to timely screening appointments for breast and cervical cancer.
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to needed cancer services.
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to community resources.
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to UNM Cancer Center services.
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to clinics that offer free or low-cost mammograms or clinical breast exams.
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to obtain medical insurance if you are uninsured.
We educate about breast cancer, cervical cancer and HPV
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we provide classes on the early detection of breast cancer, cervical cancer and HPV.
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we work with community partners — places of worship, businesses, community agencies — to offer these classes for free.
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we offer classes so that breast and cervical cancers can be found early.
We support you
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if you are worried about a symptom or a breast problem.
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if you do not have medical insurance.
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at your key medical appointments.
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at first treatment appointments.
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by giving you emotional support throughout screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
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by offering breast cancer support groups for you
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by calling you throughout your journey to see how you are doing.
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by advocating for you.
Contact us by leaving a message on our confidential dedicated telephone line: 505-925-1119.
Patient Navigation helps people overcome obstacles to cancer care. MANOS helps newly diagnosed breast and cervical cancer patients find services and resources at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and in the community.
The MANOS program helps navigate patients based on their needs during their cancer journey:
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Medical Interpreters
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Information about Your Cancer Diagnosis
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Practical Support during Treatment
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Spiritual Support
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Transportation Resources
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Mental Health Resources
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Financial Resources
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Patient and Family Support Services at the UNM Cancer Center
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Community Resources
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The Comadre a Comadre Program at the UNM Cancer Center
Enroll
The MANOS program enrolls people who are:
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18 years or older, and
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patients at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Once your eligibility has been confirmed and you have been accepted to participate in the MANOS program:
- A MANOS patient navigator will contact you by telephone to schedule an appointment, and
- You will be asked to complete a Patient Support Assessment survey which will help us better understand your needs.