Breast Care

Breast screenings are the key to cancer prevention. Finding cancer early and receiving state-of-the-art cancer treatment are two of the most important strategies for preventing deaths from breast cancer. Our radiologists are experts in screening and detection of breast abnormalities that might require further study or treatment. Procedures include US-Guided, MRI-guided and stereotactic biopsies. We offer in-house pathology for biopsies and coordination with outside partners for tumor typing.

Specialists practicing on-site at The Sam and Grace Carvajal Comprehensive Breast Center include breast surgeons, medical breast specialists and plastic/reconstructive surgeons. Priority is given to providing urgent appointments to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

This clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner and includes exams, risk assessment, genetic counseling and testing, and screening and follow-up for women at high risk for breast cancer.

The Sam and Grace Carvajal Comprehensive Breast Center utilizes the SOZO device, the world’s most advanced bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) device, to diagnose and assess lymphedema (arm swelling) in less than 30 seconds, both pre- and post-treatment.

Tumor boards are a treatment planning process with multidisciplinary team of experts meeting regularly to decide as a group on the best treatment plan for a patient.

Genetic counseling is available to evaluate your risk of carrying breast cancer mutations that increase your risk of having cancer. Testing for genetic mutations is available on site at The Sam and Grace Carvajal Comprehensive Breast Center.

Cancer treatment can be complicated. If you are having difficulty navigating or have questions about the process, our patient navigator has resources that can help. Among other things, the patient navigator aims to help you overcome barriers that interfere with your access to timely cancer care.

Radiation and chemotherapy protocols are available through the Adventist Health Glendale Cancer Center.

Patients will be evaluated for clinical trial eligibility through the tumor board and routine screening. Enrollment in appropriate clinical trials is coordinated by the Adventist Health Glendale Office of Integrated Research.

Some breast problems don’t require surgery or long-term treatment. This clinic, staffed by a nurse practitioner, will help manage patients with these conditions.

This clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner and includes exams, risk assessment, genetic counseling and testing, and screening and follow-up for women at high risk for breast cancer.

Advanced breast surgery and breast reconstruction can sometimes be part of your treatment journey. You can learn more about these options here Adventist Health Glendale Breast Surgery and here Adventist Health Glendale Breast Reconstruction

We can help you find resources for your mental health, including counseling, support groups, cosmetic and prosthesis services, and more. Talking with a counselor or other cancer survivors can help you process and manage the psychological aspects of your disease.

Experts are continuously discovering related benefits of nutrition and exercise on cancer patients. We can help you build an evidence-based diet and exercise program that will help maximize the effects of your treatment.

Survivorship planning organizes your treatment history as well as recommended follow-ups into a plan and is given to you after treatment. Many aspects of survivorship planning, including psychosocial support, ongoing lymphedema screening, nutritional support, exercise oncology and more, are available through the Sam and Grace Carvajal Comprehensive Breast Center. The Survivorship clinic provides a place for breast cancer survivors to receive ongoing follow-up care.