Cancer Support Services

Our compassionate professionals offer support to patients and their families, working together to ensure open communication and understanding during diagnosis and treatment.

Support Services

Highpoint Health Carpenter Cancer Center with Ascension Saint Thomas offers numerous support services, including:

• • • Nutrition
    • Patient Navigation
    • Rehabilitation & Therapy
    • Social Services

Quality Cancer Care, Close to Home

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) 328-3347 for details.

Support Group Dates

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.