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.
Learn more about cancer care at Sentara CarePlex Hospital:
Diagnostic and interventional breast services are offered at the Dorothy G. Hoefer Comprehensive Breast Center, located at Sentara Port Warwick in Newport News. Our 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
Patients benefit from full-time radiologists with fellowship training in breast imaging, as well as personalized assistance from our dedicated cancer navigator through every phase of diagnosis and treatment, including detailed and coordinated follow-up care.
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- Breast Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Neuro-Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
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 - Coliseum 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.Cancer Nurse Navigator
We support cancer patients and their families through the entire healthcare journey, no matter what stage of life. Our Cancer 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
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 Sentara Brock Cancer Center. Please call 888-220-2214 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.