Sentara Brock Cancer Center

25/07/2025

How long is the wait in the emergency department?

It’s a question we hear often at Sentara — and we get it. When you or a loved one is sick or injured, every minute counts.

We're launching a new initiative that posts real-time emergency department wait times online. You can check the wait time before you go. And, with our "On My Way" feature, you can let us know you’re coming before you arrive.

How it works:
1️⃣ View live wait times for emergency departments on https://bit.ly/3x7NSpX
2️⃣ Sign in to MyChart or create an account
3️⃣ Use the On My Way feature to let us know you’re coming
4️⃣ Arrive with peace of mind knowing we’re ready for you

We have rolled out the new features to five emergency departments and plan to expand to all 17 by the end of the year.

Your health and time matter. We hope to make your visit smoother. 💛 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kGFXTq

23/07/2025

Are you struggling to meet your nutritional needs during cancer treatment? 🥖🥗

At Sentara, we understand that cancer treatment can significantly impact your appetite and nutritional intake. Our dedicated dietitians are here to support you with personalized nutrition plans that address the unique challenges you may face, such as nausea or changes in taste. Whether it's selecting the right protein sources or managing side effects, we're with you every step of the way.

Don't navigate this alone. Book a one-on-one nutrition consultation today to boost your strength and improve your well-being during treatment. To schedule an appointment, call the Carrillo Kern Center for Integrative Therapies at 757-624-0420.

22/07/2025

While we can't prevent all cancers, YOU can take steps to reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Here are eight simple lifestyle choices you can take to reduce your risk of developing cancer:

🔹 Don't smoke: Smoking puts you at higher risk for developing certain cancers.
🔹 Get regular based on your care team’s guidance
🔹 Eat a healthy diet
🔹 Limit alcohol
🔹 Protect from the sun: Use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing.
🔹 Prevent infections: Practice safe s*x, and get vaccinated against HPV and hepatitis B, if recommended by your doctor.
🔹 : Regular screenings can catch cancer early when it's most treatable!

Start today and take control of your health. 💪✨ To learn more about cancer prevention and screening, visit: https://bit.ly/3zmRpSk.

20/07/2025

Join us July 24 from 4-7 p.m. for an Oncology Reiki Self-Care Class. Cost for this event is $20 and open to cancer patients, cancer survivors, hospice patients, and their caregivers. In this class, you will learn about the principles and history of Reiki, the mind-body connection, and its impact on your health. During this class, you will also learn self-healing techniques for daily practice and meditation & grounding exercises for inner peace. Register today at: https://bit.ly/4lUsuct

Additional directions:
Class will be held in the Sentara Brock Cancer Center's integrative conference room. Please arrive early to allow yourself time to get settled. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring a sweater or dress in layers so you can be comfortable throughout the event. You are welcome to bring pillows, a blanket, or other items that will support you. Please bring a water bottle and snacks for yourself, and a journal or notepad to take notes.

Oncology Reiki Self-Care Class, an event In Sentara Brock Cancer Center, Suite 401, Norfolk, VA on 07/24/2025 starting 04:00 PM. This event is for cancer patients, cancer survivors, hospice patients, and their caregivers. In this class, you will learn about the principles and history of Reiki, the m...

18/07/2025

Cucumber Lemonade
Ingredients:
2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh lemon juice (4 fresh squeezed lemons)
2 teaspoons fresh (or frozen) grated ginger
1/4 to 1/2 cup honey (adjust for sweetness)
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes

Directions:
Put cucumbers, lemon juice, and ginger in a food processor.
Pour mixture through fine mesh if no pulp consistency is desired.
Put in a pitcher and add honey to sweeten.
Pour in water and mix well.
Serve over ice with lemon wedges (also can be made without water as a juice shot/elixir).

Summer and lemonade go hand in hand, but when you are fighting disease even lemonade needs an extra punch. The crisp mild taste of cucumbers combined with the superfood punch of ginger makes this summer drink the Rolls Royce of lemonades.

Call now to schedule your personalized nutrition appointment with our expert oncology dietitian: 757-624-0420.

17/07/2025

Want to try something new? We now have a new offering in the Carrillo Kern Center for Integrative Therapies here at Sentara Brock Cancer Center: Group acupuncture.
Call 757-624-0420 for more information. https://bit.ly/48ag75K

15/07/2025

Hydration is so important. Going through chemo treatments is kind of like walking in the desert. If you don’t drink up, your body will dry up. You could have trouble flushing out toxins, supporting digestion, and regulating body temperature. Therefore, it's critical to stay hydrated when you are in treatment. Besides keeping your water bottle by your side, hydrating with water-rich fruits and veggies like cucumbers, watermelon, and tomatoes add a flavorful way to increase water in the cells. Join us here Friday for a refreshing cucumber lemonade recipe to brighten up your summer. If you'd like to book a personalized nutrition visit with our oncology dietitian to help support your health during and after treatment, call 757-624-0420 to schedule an appointment.

13/07/2025

Our virtual Thyroid Cancer Support Group offers emotional and educational support to thyroid cancer patients and their families the 3rd Wednesday of every month 6:30 - 8 p.m. The next session takes place on July 16.

Contact Angela Duke Sentara Community Health Educator 757-388-2062 for more information or click here:
https://bit.ly/49sMXPQ

Thyroid Cancer Support Group, an event In Virtual, held Monthly. Offers emotional and educational support to thyroid cancer patients and their families. Third Wednesday of every month 6:30 PM - 8 PM Angela Duke Community Health Educator 757-388-2062....

12/07/2025

🎀 A celebration of progress and purpose!

Sentara team members, donors, and grateful patients gathered for an anniversary celebration at the Sentara Brock Cancer Center, marking five years of compassionate, world-class cancer care in Hampton Roads.

The event also unveiled a new 3D mobile mammography van, which will expand access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. This new van will provide roughly 2,000 mammography screenings per year to people who may not otherwise have had access.

Did you know?
🔹 Norfolk has the second highest rate of breast cancer diagnoses in Hampton Roads
🔹 In Portsmouth, 36% of cancers are found late-stage vs. the state average of 30%
🔹 Early detection through regular mammograms significantly increases the chances of successful treatment

This new van will help save lives! With this new addition, Sentara now has five 3D mobile mammo vans serving communities across Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. 💛

11/07/2025

The cancer journey can be challenging, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. As part of our Carrillo Kern Center for Integrative Therapies, we are now offering virtual behavioral health services. Contact us for more information on these services at 757-624-0420.

We provide support for (but not limited to):
• Emotional distress (i.e. anxiety, mood changes, grief) related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, or transitional period (diagnostic/early survivorship)
• Distress surrounding communication with family or parenting related to adjusting to cancer diagnosis/treatment
• Coping with or preparing psychologically for upcoming hospital admission/surgery
• Distress surrounding changes in appearance resulting from cancer or cancer treatment
• Coping with distress around side effects of treatment such as pain and insomnia using non-pharmaceutical methods

Treating cancer means treating the whole patient: body, mind and soul. Our counseling services are available virtually, so you can access the support you need from the comfort of your home.

09/07/2025

Does what you eat affect cancer? Are there foods that can help fight side effects of chemo? How do I as a caregiver or cancer patient know what meals to make to help fight cancer?

Join us monthly, virtually, for our nutritional lecture series Nutrition and the Cancer Journey led by Shaye Arluk, MS, RD Oncology Dietitian and 22-year cancer survivor. Each lecture will concentrate on simple methods for integrating nutrient-rich foods into your meals and maximizing the benefits of food for optimal well-being. A food demo will be a part of every in-person lecture. Our next series starts this fall. Click here to sign up today:

Nutrition and the Cancer Journey - Virtual, an event In Virtual, on 09/16/2025 starting 06:00 PM. Does what you eat affect cancer? Are there foods that can help fight side effects of chemo? How do I as a caregiver or cancer patient know what meals to make to help fight cancer? Join us monthly, vir.....

07/07/2025

In addition to your medical cancer treatments, Sentara Brock Cancer Center offers services at the Carrillo Kern Center For Integrative Therapies for massage, Reiki, acupuncture, nutrition telehealth and more. Click here or call 757-624-0420 to schedule these services today: https://bit.ly/3QWTI4o