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 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.
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.
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