At Sentara, our mission is to educate our patients and the community about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection. We sponsor and participate in numerous classes and outreach programs to promote education at community events.
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cancer screening guidelines Support GroupsSentara sponsors on-going support groups for cancer patients and family members. Support groups offered include:
Breast Cancer Support GroupsOnline Breast Cancer Support GroupBereavement Support Group
Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Lost Chord Club
Man-to-Man - Prostate cancer education and support
Download a full list of support groups, meeting times and locationsSentara Cancer Resource Centers When you or a loved one has been touched by cancer, you can’t have too much information. Sentara understands your need to know as much as possible about your condition and how to treat it. That’s why we make available to the community several comprehensive Cancer Resource Centers.
Locations & Contact Information Patient Navigators / Care Coordinators Sentara employs medical professional called Patient Navigators/Care Coordinators to help support and guide patients through the treatment process from diagnosis to recovery.
Learn more about the Cancer Care Team at Sentara.Coping with Cancer
More support materials and information is available for patients, as well as family and friends taking care of cancer patients, in our
Coping with Cancer section.