ANA Discussion Forum
Watch and Wait => For those in the 'watch and wait' status => Topic started by: LisaP on October 22, 2009, 08:34:31 am
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Hi,
I had another MRI in Boston on Wed, October 21st. It showed "no growth", which was good news. I continue to see Dr. McKenna, he stated that since I got dx in March of 08, it was very good news that I have had no growth in this year and a half.
I continue to W&W for at least another year!!
Thanks again for this wonderful forum!!
LisaP ;D
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LisaP .....
Yeah! "No growth" is what we like to hear!!! Congratulations.
Keep posting to let us know how you are doing.
Clarice
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Lisa
Me thinks its a great reason to celebrate at the brunch this Sunday (since we can't celebrate the BoSox... I know, I know... :'( :'( )
Congrats on the terrific news! Will personally deliver continued wellness hugglez when I see you! :)
Phyl
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Great news Lisa! May every year show no growth. Feel good, Mickey
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Lisa ~
Congratulations on the 'no-growth' MRI report! We share your elation and hope that this is the first of many such MRI scan reports to come. :)
Jim
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Great news Lisa
I am soon approaching the 12 month mark so am hoping I will report the same thing at that MRI (which isnt until late January), and again and again for several more years.
I am riding on the research by my ENT (surgeon types) that suggests that 70% can make 10 years (with the smaller tumors of course). The research also shows most patients 'fail' the no growth within 3 years. YOu are getting closer to that magical 3 year mark every week.
Congrats, hope I follow in your footsteps.
Ann
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Thanks everyone for your support,
And thank you to Ativan and of course I again was able to bring in my brother's picture in with me.
Pearl, see you this Sunday with a great big hug and for passing this MRI, my husband promised to take me to Baltimore next Summer to see those Bosox!!
Again Dr. McKenna said that it was great news that since my dx a year and a half ago that it has shown no growth!!
LisaP ;D
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Great news, Lisa - so happy for you!!
K ;D
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I've had no growth since my dx in 2004 so when I was at the symposium I asked the panel if some people never have to have surgery at all. They all said a resounding "yes." So I am very hopeful for you, me and all of us in W & W mode.
Sharon
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Congratulations Lisa. You must be so relieved. This is a great encouragement for the W&W brigade.
Marianna
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Lisa
This is great news Lisa and very encouraging for anybody who has chosen the Wait & Watch treatment. I am going to my first ANAA (Acoustic Neuroma Association of Australasia Inc) meeting today a 2 hour drive away from my home town. The ANAA holds regular meetings in Melbourne Australia, which is a good 6-8 hours drive away for most New South Wales members. We were contacted by the President and she asked if we would be interested in attending a meeting if it was closer to our area; she had a great response. So I am off today to have lunch, do some networking with fellow AN sufferers and hoping to ask lots of questions.
Kimbo :)
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kimbo, I thought our very dear Larry/Laz was from the Melbourne area and if he's at the ANAA mtg, please give him a huggle for me. :) Have a great time at the meeting. Phyl
Lisa, we'll celebrate your continued W/W at the brunch this weekend! :) we like good news! :) (but won't discuss the BoSox).
Phyl
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Phyl
Yes Larry is coming today with his wife and I am looking forward to meeting him; I will give him a huggle for you. Larry lives in Sydney and only a 2 hour drive for him also. Now back to Lisa P's thread - take care.
Kimbo
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Phyl
Yes Larry is coming today with his wife and I am looking forward to meeting him; I will give him a huggle for you. Larry lives in Sydney and only a 2 hour drive for him also. Now back to Lisa P's thread - take care.
Kimbo
thanks Kimbo for hand-delivering my huggle to a very special man. :)
Lisa, did the docs say when the next MRI is? Another year? CYA Sunday! :)
Phyl
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Hi Lisa,
That's great news. Keep it up!
Vivian
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Lisa - How wonderful!! Sorry we couldn't make the brunch today but at least the weather cleared up and was a beautiful fall New England day.
I am going on 8 years W&W with a 9th cranial nerve tumor (as opposed to the 8th - acoustic). It was great reading what you found out at the symposium. In the 8 years, my tumor has only grown 3 mm and that's debatable between machines, technicians, and when read by a "neuroradiologist" I was told the first one was actually a tad larger than the original reading. Unfortunately my husband has been battling a meningioma (another benign brain tumor) that continues to regrow after two surgeries and one treatment with CK.
Hope your W&W is a long time.
Sheryl
"Snowbird Waiting To Fly South For The Winter"
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Hello Lisa,
May I also congratulate you on your great news of "no growth" results of your MRI!! Loving the company!!! May we continue that route forever!!!!!
Jackie
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Hi All,
Phyl, Yes I will have another MRI next October of 2010 and if I have no growth, I can go two years. I plan on keeping my fingers crossed for a whole year.
Kimbo,
Wow, great to hear from someone in Australia? Best of luck to you too and your journey.
LisaP ::)