Memorial Hermann hosts holiday gathering for cancer survivors

Lynn Whitehair, radiation oncologist Elizabeth Sands, MD; cancer survivor Tom Simmons of Spring; Larry Whitehair; cancer survivor Patricia Knight of Shenandoah; and cancer survivor Laura Bonhart of Magnolia. THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Cancer Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital hosted its fourth annual Holiday Gathering and Open House for cancer survivors. Guests and their families were able to reconnect and kick off the holiday season with their health care team including the Center’s affiliated radiation oncologists, oncology nurse specialists and support staff. Cancer Service Line Administrator Lynn Whitehair, was dressed as Mrs. Claus and her husband, Larry, played the role of Santa Claus. Commemorative ornaments were also distributed as an appreciation gift and to celebrate being a cancer survivor.