INDIANAPOLIS — An Ascension St. Vincent doctor is sticking by her patient through his good days and bad.
The hospital said Dr. Jodi Smith first met Holden Harless when he was just 3 years old. She removed a tumor from his spine.
Fast forward nearly 15 years—- Harless is now a high school senior.
Unfortunately, his tumor came back and the two reconnected for another surgery.
Harless has recovered again and is back on the football field. Smith joined him there as he celebrated his Senior Night, and the moment is captured in a tweet.
"Dr. Jodi Smith removed a tumor from Holden Harless’ spine when he was three. This year, the tumor regrew, and Holden and Dr. Smith found themselves together in the operating room. After relearning some tasks, Holden kept playing football. Dr. Smith joined him on his senior night," the post read.
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