From gift bags, to bouquets, to graduation ceremonies on the last day of treatment, staff at the Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital is always coming up with unique ways to support and encourage patients undergoing cancer treatment. The latest touch is the addition of three canvas paintings of trees that are now on display in a hallway which leads patients to the room where they undergo daily radiation treatments. The paintings were handcrafted by staff from the Radiation Therapy Center.

While the largest painting may seem stark in contrast to the other two, which are vibrant with colorful leaves, that will change over time as patients are invited to add an impression of their thumbprint on a tree branch after completing their last treatment. The staff is calling it the Tree of Hope.

The Radiation Therapy staff wanted to put their permanent mark on the Tree of Hope, so each of them added impressions of their thumbprints, which were then turned into butterflies.

Located at 1600 W. US Route 6 in Morris, the Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital provides cancer treatment using advanced radiotherapy technology that integrates imaging and radiation delivery to treat cancer with speed and accuracy. The Morris Hospital cancer program is accredited by The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, an indication that Morris Hospital has voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and has undergone a rigorous evaluation process and review of performance.