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Ron Rivera's family says Washington Football Team coach is cancer-free

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera was declared cancer-free after a checkup Thursday, according to tweets from his wife Stephanie and daughter Courtney.

Stephanie Rivera tweeted that, "Prayers have been answered. Thx to all the Drs & nurses who "Coached up" @RiverboatRonHC and me and gave us the winning game plan to defeat cancer. The PET scan said it all, cancer you lost this fight! #RiveraStrong"

Courtney Rivera tweeted that she had "just gotten off the phone with mom and dad leaving the hospital @RiverboatRonHC is officially cancer free!!!"

Courtney Rivera also works for Washington's social media.