hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 7, 2015 18:56:16 GMT -5
For anyone interested in the subject, PBS ran a three-part, Ken Burns documentary last week called " Cancer, The Emperor of all Maladies." It was quite well done, covered the history of cancer & cancer treatments, and the ongoing battle. Wins and losses. Where things stand today - basically, lots of progress, lots still to be done. We live in an amazing age in which someone like young Harry can benefit from medical science and health care insurance to fight off a previously unbeatable disease. Great work by his docs & all the researchers, and a great battle by Harry supported by his family. Every year there are more and more winners, but sadly there are still too many who lose their battles. The fight goes on. www.thirteen.org/programs/cancer-the-emperor-of-all-maladies/finding-the-achilles-heel/Poignant as well, as it was narrated by Edward Hermann (Eleanor & Franklin), who died of cancer not long after filming was completed.
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on Apr 7, 2015 19:01:23 GMT -5
On behalf of Harry and our entire family, Happy Easter, Happy Passover and just Happy Spring to all of the folks on this Board. After some early am Bunny excitement, had the pleasure of hoops and catch with my son today. I hope everyone here was as happy today as I was playing catch with Harry. Hands down, post of the year.
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Nevada Hoya
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Apr 7, 2015 19:14:45 GMT -5
The special on cancer has scenes at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where Harry visited many times, I believe. Let's be thankful for all the advances they have made in cancer treatment that have helped Ed's daughter and Harry among many other people. Too many young people died of leukemia in the 50's and 60's, and now they have a reasonably chance of living to old age.
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 8, 2015 19:51:01 GMT -5
The special on cancer has scenes at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where Harry visited many times, I believe. Let's be thankful for all the advances they have made in cancer treatment that have helped Ed's daughter and Harry among many other people. Too many young people died of leukemia in the 50's and 60's, and now they have a reasonably chance of living to old age. Where is the applause emoticon when we really need it? I couldn't agree with this post more.
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on May 19, 2015 13:47:30 GMT -5
Just came from Harry's annual visit. All Clear!!!!
Thank God for the miracle that is my little boy.
HARRY SAXA
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Post by Ranch Dressing on May 19, 2015 16:00:45 GMT -5
This is awesome news. Great job, Harry!
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Post by FrazierFanatic on May 19, 2015 16:51:02 GMT -5
Yes! Celebrate my friend, I know your family will never take these moments for granted. I know that your HoyaTalk family won't either.
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on May 19, 2015 18:59:38 GMT -5
Way to go, Harry.
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on May 20, 2015 7:36:41 GMT -5
YES!! Great news!
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Post by bigelephant on May 20, 2015 8:38:40 GMT -5
:)that is terrific news. Keep it up, Harry
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Nevada Hoya
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Post by Nevada Hoya on May 20, 2015 12:57:54 GMT -5
MADE MY DAY!!! Harry Saxa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lichoya68
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OK YOUNGINS ARE HERE AND ARE VERY VERY GOOD cant wait GO HOYAS
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Post by lichoya68 on May 23, 2015 6:29:04 GMT -5
Harry Saxa WOWOWOOWWOWOWOWWOWOWOWOW
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on Jun 17, 2015 4:40:46 GMT -5
Could not be more thrilled for Andre Iguodala on Warriors' win and his selection as Finals MVP.
When Harry was very ill, Andre came to see him and was as nice as could be. Harry saw him again a year later at a game in NJ and Andre treated him like family.
One of the true nice guys in sports. Karma may be slow but it was clearly at work here.
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on Jun 17, 2015 19:04:37 GMT -5
Could not be more thrilled for Andre Iguodala on Warriors' win and his selection as Finals MVP. When Harry was very ill, Andre came to see him and was as nice as could be. Harry saw him again a year later at a game in NJ and Andre treated him like family. One of the true nice guys in sports. Karma may be slow but it was clearly at work here. Very cool story. Iguodala had a heckuva game. The better TEAM won. Harry must have been psyched!
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on Jun 30, 2015 11:13:36 GMT -5
Took Harry and family to a rare doubleheader Sunday between Nats and Phils. One of my partners gave us four seats right behind Nats dugout.
During game 1 Harry got a ball tossed to him by Tony Tarasco, who is very nice guy and very friendly to all the kids.
During game 2 his friend the Phanatic stopped by our section. Did my heart good to see my son happy and healthy posing with the Phanatic. That moment put the last four years and change into a wonderful context.
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hoyainspirit
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Post by hoyainspirit on Jun 30, 2015 23:42:41 GMT -5
I'm loving it, E.
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on Jul 1, 2015 7:24:08 GMT -5
I can't believe it's been 4 years already. What an incredible boy you have, Elvado. Thank you for the update. I wish continued health and happiness to all.
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on Jul 7, 2015 20:01:01 GMT -5
Four years after losing all his hair to chemo, Harry asked for and got a buzz cut today. "F you cancer, I have no hair and it's my own choice now"
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Jul 7, 2015 22:01:45 GMT -5
Awesome kid you have there 'vad. Harry Saxa.
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on Jul 8, 2015 7:51:26 GMT -5
Four years after losing all his hair to chemo, Harry asked for and got a buzz cut today. "F you cancer, I have no hair and it's my own choice now" Could not love this more. Way to go Harry!
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