March 28, 2024

Holzer Center for Cancer Care (HCCC) kicked off the holiday season with an “Illumination of Hope” Christmas Tree Lighting. Submitted photo.

“Illumination of Hope” Tree Lighting Held

Holzer Center for Cancer Care (HCCC) kicked off the holiday season with an “Illumination of Hope” Christmas Tree Lighting. This event providedindividuals the opportunity to honor a special person during the holiday season.

The event raised funds for the HCCC Patient Donation fund, which is used to purchase gift cards for gas, food items, etc. for cancer patients and their families who may need assistance during treatments. 

This year’s personalized ornament features the name of the honoree and is on a HCCC Christmas tree throughout the Holiday season. The ceremony featured a reading of all the names submitted. After the holiday season, these personalized ornaments may be picked up at the Cancer Resource Center in the Holzer Center for Cancer Care. 

Holzer Center for Cancer Care provides treatments for many types of cancer, with the most common treated being lung, prostate, breast, and colon cancer. The Center provides state-of-the-art treatment for all cancer sites with competent and individualized care. Medical and Radiation oncology services are provided with advanced technology in a relaxed and friendly setting. Cancer prevention methods that individuals can incorporate into his/her lifestyle include avoiding environmental risk factors such as smoking, obesity, alcohol use, and secondhand smoke. It is also important to maintain regular prevention exams such as colonoscopies, mammograms, prostate exams, and low-dose CT scans for qualified individuals. Holzer offers low-dose CT scans at our locations in Gallipolis and Athens, Ohio.

For additional resources and information about the event, call (740) 441-3572.