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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: aecom on May 20, 2010, 01:59:19 pm

Title: CK after one year
Post by: aecom on May 20, 2010, 01:59:19 pm

Dear CK fellows,

I did CK radiosurgery on my right ear AN (1.9X2.9X2.1 cm) with Dr. Chang at Stanford last June. Today I got back the one-year followup MRI results which concluded "No appreciable change in a right vestibular schwannoma" when comparing to those of half-year and pre-treatment. I am wondering whether folks have similar results. My biggest problem is headache/pressure around the right AN ear besides less troublesome ear ringing. I appreciate any comments you might have.

Thanks,
aecom

Title: Re: CK after one year
Post by: ppearl214 on May 28, 2010, 04:56:19 am

MAJOR congrats on a terrific update! Sending wellness wishes to you for continued wellness success!

Phyl

Title: Re: CK after one year
Post by: Jim Scott on May 28, 2010, 12:11:20 pm

Aecom ~

"No appreciable change..." means the CK halted the tumor's growth, which is the primary goal.  Congratulations!  The pressure/ringing is problematic but not uncommon as the tumor reacts to the radiation by swelling.  This should be temporary - but ask your doctor for a specific, medical opinion.  Meanwhile, thanks for the positive one-year update.

Jim