The Christmas Before Chemo: A Santa Success Story
Show: Health Matters
When beloved Santa performer Tony Adams was diagnosed with breast cancer just before the 2024 holiday season, he faced a unique challenge: how to begin treatment without giving up his long-standing role as Santa. In this moving Health Matters episode with his oncologist, Duane Moores, MD, PhD, Tony shares how they worked together to balance his health and identity—and how he's now in remission. A story of resilience, compassion and patient-centered care.
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