Your Sentara cancer team also includes highly trained specialists who offer support and integrative care services. Team members include:

Oncology navigators

Our cancer patient navigators offer emotional support, facilitate communication among care team members, answer questions about diagnosis, treatment and test results, and help resolve any barriers to care. We also connect you with cancer support services, including wellness programs, cancer rehabilitation support groups.

Dietitians

Maintaining adequate nutrition is critical during cancer treatment and as you heal. Expert dietitians and oncology nutritionists ensure you get the needed calories and nutrients to build and maintain strength.

Palliative care specialists

To help our patients and their family members feel supported throughout any stage of cancer treatment, our palliative care specialists access and manage patients' pain and other symptoms. They work closely with families, too, and identify and support their needs and assist with coordinating care.

Social workers

Oncology licensed clinical social workers (LCSW) support the psychosocial needs of patients and family members through the cancer care journey, from diagnosis through survivorship.

Other cancer team members

Your care team may also include:

Cancer registrars
Case managers
Community educators
Counselors
Home care nurses and staff
Hospice nurses and staff
Genetic counselors
Occupational therapists
Physical therapists
Speech therapists

Your Care Team