Our team also works closely with our fellow Sentara hospitals and clinicians to ensure you can access the care you need no matter the location.
Sentara is part of one of the largest cancer networks in the country. To view cancer care services available at other Sentara hospitals, click here.
Cancer classes, events and support groups
Learn more about cancer care at Sentara Williamsburg
The Sentara Williamsburg Comprehensive Breast Center combines state-of-the-art technology, highly specialized practitioners who are among the best in their fields, and a uniquely collaborative and centralized model of care.
Our breast services include:
- 3D mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis)
- Digital screening and diagnostic mammography with computer-aided detection
- High-resolution breast ultrasound
- Breast MRI
- Breast-specific gamma imaging
- Nonsurgical breast biopsy
- Stereotactic breast biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy
- MRI-guided core breast biopsy
- Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration
- Bone densitometry
Our experienced surgeons at Sentara Medical Group in Williamsburg also specialize in breast surgery.
Patients at the Sentara Williamsburg Comprehensive Breast Center benefit from full-time radiologists with fellowship training in breast imaging, as well as personalized assistance from our dedicated women’s health navigator through every phase of diagnosis and treatment, including detailed and coordinated follow-up care.
Click here to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Breast Surgery
Our Sentara Surgery Specialists in Williamsburg provide high-quality, comprehensive surgeries for breast, colon, thyroid, melanoma, and anal cancers. surgical services. All physicians are board-certified fellows of by the American College of Surgeons.
Our physicians also practice a team approach to care, working closely with your primary care provider to ensure they are aware of your unique medical and surgical needs.
Thoracic Surgery
When surgery is necessary for patients with lung cancer, our nationally-recognized surgeons from the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Center offer pre-operative and post-operative clinic appointments in Williamsburg for your convenience. Appointments are available on Mondays between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call 757-388-6005 for an appointment or click here to learn more.
We offer programs and services designed to address the wide range of needs that can result from cancer treatment. Our teams will work with you to promote the wellness of your mind, body and soul.
Cancer support groups and classes
Connecting with others who have experienced cancer can be helpful for many people. We help you find a cancer support community and offer classes and events to improve your quality of life. Find cancer support groups, classes and events near you.
Cancer Rehabilitation
Our cancer rehab specialists at the Sentara Therapy Center - Williamsburg will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan to help you build and recover strength during or after cancer treatment. We also offer guidance on pain management and changes you can make to stay safer at home.
Women’s Health Navigator
We support women and their families through the entire healthcare journey, no matter what stage of life. Our women’s health navigator is a Registered Nurse who provides personalized clinical support and education during all phases of your cancer treatment and care. We help with:
- Answering treatment questions
- Appointment scheduling
- Connecting to integrative, supportive, and spiritual care
- Getting to appointments (transportation assistance)
- Resources to help pay for care
To contact our women’s health navigator, call 757-345-4016.
Unique Boutique
The Unique Boutique, located inside the Geddy Outpatient Center, is staffed by breast cancer survivors and provides wigs, hand knitted chemo caps, hats, scarves, lap robes and shawls to women in our area who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or surgery – all at no-cost. Please call 757-345-4439 for more information or an appointment.
Palliative Care
Palliative care is focused on improving the quality of life for patients with cancer. Inpatient palliative care services are available through our hospital, and outpatient palliative care telehealth visits are available through the . Please call 757-624-0300 for more information about the telehealth visits available through the Sentara Brock Cancer Center.
Hospice Care
Our team provides inpatient hospice services for patients in our care. Learn more about hospice services offered by Sentara.
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