Frequently Asked Questions
Where is TriStar Sarah Cannon?
TriStar Sarah Cannon Cancer Centers are located at HCA affiliated facilities throughout Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. These facilities range from a tertiary care hospital to community hospitals.
How has TriStar Sarah Cannon continued to flourish?
TriStar Sarah Cannon is the natural outgrowth of two national movements in the medical field in recent years. One is the increased awareness of an emphasis on clinical trials as an important modality for determining the most effective treatment for cancer. The research department of TriStar Sarah Cannon has experienced tremendous growth, coinciding with the ability to offer clinical trials in more facilities, through more practitioners, to more patients. The second factor in the development of TriStar Sarah Cannon is that, as the alliances between the HCA affiliated facilities developed, mutual goals led to a sharing of experience.
What is a cancer screening and who should have it?
Cancer screening examinations help detect cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages. Annual Screenings are recommended for ALL adults.

