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In addition to caring for our patients’ physical needs, the Highpoint Health – Carpenter Cancer Center provides emotional, spiritual and educational support including:

My Cancer Journey - A Support Group Series for Cancer Patients

My Cancer Journey is sponsored by Volunteer Friends of Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas. All patients are welcome, regardless the diagnosis, physician or medical facility. Sessions are open to patients and a caregiver or guest. Meetings take place from 12:30-2 pm, on the first and third Tuesday of the month (Feb-Dec). Most meetings take place at Highpoint Health – Sumner Station in the Carpenter Cancer Center Conference Room. Please call (615) 328-5517 for details.

Still Fabulous

Still Fabulous is sponsored by Volunteer Friends of Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas. All patients are welcome, regardless of the diagnosis, physician, or medical facility. Still Fabulous is a special time for women patients to celebrate their "fabulousness" and to enjoy a complimentary luncheon while receiving instruction by a licensed aesthetician concerning the importance of skin care during cancer treatment. Patients will be treated to scarf tying demonstrations, free makeup and makeup bags, along with fun and fellowship with other survivors. All Still Fabulous sessions take place at Highpoint Health – Sumner Station in the Carpenter Cancer Center Conference Room.

For more information or to register by phone, please call (615) 328-5517.

To get in touch with the Highpoint Health – Carpenter Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology) please contact us at (615) 328-6180.

To speak with our Nurse Navigator about treatment please contact us at (615) 328-3347.

Sumner County Relay for Life

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is a proud sponsor of this local event each year, raising thousands of dollars for cancer research. For more information on this event, contact Jodee Pinkston, Cancer Registry, at (615) 328-5192.

Highpoint Health – Sumner Team - ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Each year, Highpoint Health – Sumner sponsors a team for this worthy fundraiser. For more information, contact Jodee Pinkston, Cancer Registry, at (615) 328-5192.

Dietary Services

Highpoint Health – Sumner's dietitians are available to consult with you if treatments require a special diet. Please reach out to our Nurse Navigator at (615) 328-3347 for more information.

Spiritual Support

Our chaplains are available for prayer and ministry. To contact a chaplain, call the hospital at (615) 328-8888 and the on-duty chaplain can be paged for you.

Lymphedema Therapy Program

Lymphedema, a lifelong condition, is an accumulation of fluid that causes swelling in the arms or legs. Untreated, lymphedema may interfere with wound healing and provide a culture medium for bacteria and fungus that may lead to serious infection. Highpoint Health – Sumner offers complete decongestive physiotherapy (CDP), which is the most effective treatment for Lymphedema management. Therapies include manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, remedial exercise and patient exercise. For more information, call (615) 328-5502.

Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trial opportunities are available to oncology patients that meet enrollment criteria. Highpoint Health – Sumner's medical oncology service is offered through Tennessee Oncology Group. They have a full-time clinical trials nurse dedicated to Clinical Trials and work in conjunction with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center. In 2006, The National Cancer Comprehensive Network stated, “The best care for any patient with cancer is in a clinical trial.” For more information, call the TN Oncology office at (615) 451-5481.