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Rudy's cancer in remission

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by JoeBarelyCares, Oct 11, 2003.

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  1. JoeBarelyCares

    JoeBarelyCares Member

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    Good news:

    http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/news/state/6986466.htm

    Posted on Sat, Oct. 11, 2003

    Report: Former Rockets coach's cancer in remission
    Associated Press

    HOUSTON - Rudy Tomjanovich's doctor said Friday the former Houston Rockets coach's cancer is in remission.

    Dr. Rick Goldfarb told Houston television station KRIV that a third biopsy on Tomjanovich showed that treatments for his bladder cancer have been successful.

    "Rudy is in complete remission," said Goldfarb, deputy chief of urology at Methodist Hospital in Houston. "There is no evidence of cancer at this time."

    Tomjanovich, who was diagnosed with bladder cancer on March 17, has been undergoing treatments since June.

    Goldfarb told the station that Tomjanovich will continue "very careful long-term surveillance and prolonged treatments, but in smaller doses."

    After 12 years as head coach, Tomjanovich stepped down in May after negotiating a settlement of the remaining two years of his contract with the Rockets worth $12 million. He led the Rockets to the NBA title in 1994 and 1995.
     
    #1 JoeBarelyCares, Oct 11, 2003
  2. Batman Jones

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    Great news. Glad to hear it. Time for Rudy to go out for another coaching job.
     
    #2 Batman Jones, Oct 11, 2003
  3. Preston27

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    That's great news! Hope he finds work soon.
     
    #3 Preston27, Oct 11, 2003
  4. DnD

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    That's cool. Go Rudy!
     
    #4 DnD, Oct 11, 2003
  5. saleem

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    It's great to hear that things are getting better for Rudy T.
    I miss him.
     
    #5 saleem, Oct 11, 2003
  6. blu_monkey

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    That's great news. I can't believe it's been 12 years.
     
    #6 blu_monkey, Oct 11, 2003
  7. SwoLy-D

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    GO RUDY.

    I still want to know who told him to step down... I bet he was forced.
     
    #7 SwoLy-D, Oct 11, 2003
  8. Batman Jones

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    Swoly: That's easy. Les. No one else had the authority. I don't necessarily disagree with the decision, but it couldn't have been handled any worse than it was.
     
    #8 Batman Jones, Oct 11, 2003
  9. Mr. Clutch

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    Great news. I'd love to see him coaching another team.
     
    #9 Mr. Clutch, Oct 11, 2003
  10. Rivaldo2181

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    Great News. Wish him the best of luck.
     
    #10 Rivaldo2181, Oct 11, 2003
  11. AMS

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    he should coach N'awlins after Tim Floyd screws up again
     
    #11 AMS, Oct 11, 2003
  12. rockHEAD

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    this is great news! hang in there Rudy T!! :D
     
    #12 rockHEAD, Oct 11, 2003
  13. Old Man Rock

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    Great News! I hope someday the Rockets are fortunate and smart enough to hire him back!
     
    #13 Old Man Rock, Oct 11, 2003
  14. rockbox

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    My prediction is that Flip Suanders will coach the Twolves to another first round exit and will be let go. Rudy will be the Twolves coach by the start of training camp next year.
     
    #14 rockbox, Oct 11, 2003
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    I hope Rudy and Van Gundy work together to become the first co-coaches in the NBA:D
     
    #15 dumbholly, Oct 11, 2003
  16. itzIce

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    haha, just like the movie, "Remember the Titans" one coach coaches the offense and the other coaches the defense......brings up memories of the former Oilers defensive and offensive coaches, Buddy Ryan and Kevin Gillbride, man did Buddy take a mean swing at him. I dont know if I could see Rudy coaching the other half and JVG coaching the other especially if this used to be Rudy's team (even though it will always be).



    itzIce
     
    #16 itzIce, Oct 11, 2003
  17. Cohen

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    Great news!

    I'll be sorry to see him coach a different team next year, but I'm glad he'll be healthy enough to keep coaching.
     
    #17 Cohen, Oct 12, 2003
  18. FranchiseBlade

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    Yes! Now that is good news. It seems there is a lot of griping done about the Rockets. I like hearing something good.
     
    #18 FranchiseBlade, Oct 12, 2003
  19. Sofine81

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    Thank God, now oust Jeff Van Gumby and get Rudy back!
     
    #19 Sofine81, Oct 12, 2003
  20. AroundTheWorld

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    Good luck, Rudy :).
     
    #20 AroundTheWorld, Oct 12, 2003
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