Oncology at TriStar Horizon

Cancer care in Dickson, Tennessee

TriStar Horizon Medical Center partners with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute to provide exceptional care in Middle Tennessee. We offer comprehensive services to facilitate cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, including access to your own nurse navigator.

For a free physician referral or more information, call TriStar MedLine^® at (800) 242-5662.

When you come to us for cancer care, you will work with highly trained professionals. You will have access not only to our resources but also oncology services through the TriStar Health family of hospitals and the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center. Along with any other specialists you need, your team will include:

• Oncologists
• Nurse navigators
• Radiation oncologists
• Radiologists
• Surgeons
• Imaging technologists

Cancer diagnosis

We offer several medical imaging options and diagnostic procedures to detect cancer, including:

• Biopsies
• Bronchoscopies
• Computed tomography (CT) scans
• Endoscopies
• Fluoroscopies
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans
• Mammograms and other breast health services
• Ultrasounds

Types of cancer we treat

Our oncologists are experienced in treating a wide range of cancers, including:

• Bone cancer
• Brain cancer
• Breast cancer
• Colorectal (colon) cancer
• Gastrointestinal cancer
• Lung cancer
• Prostate cancer

Based on your specific diagnosis, your oncologist will create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals.

Cancer treatment

Part of your cancer treatment plan may include minimally invasive surgery, available at our hospital. We can facilitate additional forms of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, are available through the TriStar Health network of hospitals.

Other oncology services offered to our patients include:

• Clinical trials
• Genetic testing
• Specialized programs for different types of cancer diagnoses

Breast health navigators

Patients with breast cancer have access to our specialized breast heath navigators to help them throughout the treatment process. This person will play an essential part of the cancer journey by helping you:

• Coordinate care with your medical team
• Manage medications
• Participate in clinical trials
• Take advantage of available resources, such as cancer support groups and classes
• Understand available treatment options
• Understand your diagnosis

Directions to our hospital

We are on the west side of Dickson near the intersection of Henslee Drive and Mathis Drive. Our address is:

111 Highway 70 East
Dickson, TN 37055

You can access the hospital from Mathis Drive or Highway 70. Visitor parking is located in front of the hospital, to the right of the east pavilion and by the emergency room (ER) entrance. Inside our lobby, an admissions and registration receptionist will greet you and help you check in.