Oncologists in Nashville, Tennessee and Bowling Green, Kentucky
We provide compassionate cancer care for you and your loved ones.
At TriStar Health, we are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and comprehensive management of cancer. Our oncology doctors use specialized evidence-based therapies, to tackle your cancer head-on.
Have cancer questions?
We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated, confidential helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7.
We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated, confidential helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7.
Types of cancer we treat
TriStar Health provides you with comprehensive hospital cancer care. Our oncology treatment centers offer convenient access to the specialists and advanced therapies to treat a wide range of cancers, including:
- Blood cancer
- Bone cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Gynecologic cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Sarcoma
- Skin cancer
- Stomach cancer
Cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention services
As part of the HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, TriStar Health is committed to delivering the most advanced and evidence-based services.. Our multidisciplinary oncology care teams collaborate closely with you to create personalized cancer treatment plans aligning with your unique needs.
Cancer genetics
Clinical trials
Sarah Cannon Research Institute is a global leader in cancer research and has been serving patients in the community for more than 25 years. Our network offers physicians and their patients access to a robust trial menu that investigates more than 200 unique agents through yearly trials. As trusted experts in the field of oncology research, Sarah Cannon Research Institute has conducted more than 600 first-in-human trials to date and been a clinical trial leader in the majority of approved cancer therapies over the last decade.
Medical oncology
Our medical oncologists coordinate with your care team to determine which chemotherapy drugs may be the most effective to slow, stop or destroy the growth of your cancer cells, guided by the latest clinical research and treatment protocols. We work with you to help minimize your side effects during and after treatment.
Oncologic pathology
Personalized or precision medicine
Preventive screenings
Screening tests can help find cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear. It may be easier to treat or cure when abnormal tissue or cancer is found early.
Radiation oncology
The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network is one of the largest providers of radiation oncology services in the U.S. Our radiation oncology specialists use state-of-the-art technology and treatment planning to deliver targeted radiation precisely to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissues, enhancing treatment effectiveness and minimizing your side effects.
Supportive care and survivorship
The most important thing to keep in mind when confronted with a cancer diagnosis is that you are not alone.
At TriStar Health, we offer care and support throughout your cancer care journey. With resources including compassionate nurse navigators, support groups, rehabilitation, psychosocial services, palliative and pastoral care, we will be right by your side.
Surgical oncology
Our surgical oncologists perform intricate procedures using the latest techniques and innovations to remove cancerous tumors and tissues, often with minimally invasive approaches that help reduce your recovery time. Our surgical suites are equipped for the most advanced procedures to remove tumors, including video-guided, microscopic, robotic and laser surgeries.
Transplant and cellular therapy
The Sarah Cannon Transplant & Cellular Therapy Program at TriStar Centennial offers you convenient access to complex blood cancer care, including stem cell transplants such as blood and marrow transplants, CAR T-cell therapy, and other immune effector cell therapies (IECT) and gene-modifying therapies like CRISPR for those facing blood and other immune-related disorders. These innovative treatments are available through FDA-approved therapies or as part of our clinical trials.
Our cancer care team
As a fully integrated network of care, we offer the most appropriate resources to best treat your specific condition.
Specialized patient navigation
Your nurse navigator is a specially trained healthcare professional dedicated to supporting cancer patients. They work closely with you, your caregivers and your healthcare team to ensure seamless communication, coordinate care and help eliminate any barriers to treatment. Their primary goal is to advocate for your needs and enhance your access to care throughout your journey.
Our nurse navigators:
- Reinforce education on cancer types, treatment options and clinical trials
- Facilitate coordination of office visits, as needed, across various medical specialties to ensure a more efficient and streamlined cancer care experience
- Serve as your advocate in multidisciplinary team meetings to foster collaboration in your cancer treatment
- Be your continuous source of support, always available to answer any questions you may have
About HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Fighting cancer takes a team
HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network delivers you exceptional cancer care through cutting-edge, specialized treatments, multidisciplinary collaboration and care that is tailored to you. Our teams of passionate caregivers and global oncology experts across the United States and United Kingdom offer services and expertise that extend across many types of cancer. Together with the full support of HCA Healthcare – a leading provider of cancer care and research – we’re with you and your family from diagnosis through survivorship.
askSARAH helpline
Together We Are More
At Sarah Cannon Cancer Network at TriStar Health, we bring more to the fight against cancer. With more experts, more locations, more clinical trials, more treatment options and more support, we give you more life.
As a part of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, we offer world-class cancer care close to home. Our network of multidisciplinary cancer care teams includes oncologists (medical, surgical, radiation), pathologists, radiologists, nurses, therapists and others who work together to craft individualized treatment plans for your unique needs.
Patient stories
Grateful patients share their journey from diagnosis to treatment and recovery.
Breast cancer
Survivor, storyteller, and advocate: digging deep for hope
At 43, Deborah Parrish became a breast cancer survivor. She credits early detection and the care team at Sarah Cannon for saving her life. Now, she is an advocate to others in their journey of finding the right care team and supporting them through their journey.