WHAT:
DHR Health Oncology Institute will host a candlelight vigil to honor and support all those impacted by lung cancer—including survivors, patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Dr. Federico Vallejo, DHR Health Pulmonologist and Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopist, will be present to share a few words on lung cancer awareness and the importance of early detection.
WHO:
· DHR Health Oncology Institute Team
· Dr. Federico Vallejo, DHR Health Pulmonologist and Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopist
WHERE and WHEN:
6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
November 20, 2025
Parking lot of DHR Health Oncology Institute
2717 Michelangelo Drive Edinburg, TX 78539
IMPORTANCE:
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for about one in five cancer deaths nationwide. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 226,650 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2025, and 124,730 people are expected to die from the disease. Each year, lung cancer claims more lives than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.
The candlelight vigil aims to bring the community together to honor survivors, remember those who have lost the battle, support those still fighting, and increase awareness of the importance of early detection
