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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Doc on July 09, 2010, 09:11:45 am

Title: The End-Game
Post by: Doc on July 09, 2010, 09:11:45 am

 ;D That's right, the Doctor is definitely on the mend. I just returned from a visit with the Radiation Oncologist. A review of last weeks MRI brought great news. What's left of my AN is little more than a small gray mass, compared to the nearly 5cm in diameter monster it used to be. I was complimented on my much improved appearance since we last met and Dr. McLaughlin continues to encourage me to push hard and stay positive.

My Brain Stem has nearly fully recovered its straight posture and the Brain has decompressed, filling in the space once occupied by Tumor. I do have some lingering issues like continuing poor balance and a bum left eye but like they say, its certainly better than the alternative.

CyberKnife Treatment after Translab De-Bulking Surgery appears to have worked for me. July 30th is the one year anniversary of my surgery...there will be a party that night...it's a Friday too, no school the next day!

Take Care!
  ;)
Doc

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: cin605 on July 09, 2010, 09:26:06 am

Congrats!!!!!  ;D

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: Adrienne on July 09, 2010, 10:13:48 am

What awesome news!  Great follow up appt.  Have a blast at your celebration at the end of the month!

Adrienne

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: CHD63 on July 09, 2010, 11:55:38 am

Terrific report, Doc!  Keep it up.  Have fun celebrating!

Clarice

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: Jim Scott on July 09, 2010, 12:18:10 pm

Doc ~

Great news!  Thanks for the update and the embedded lesson that most AN surgery/radiation problems do resolve, in time.   Have a fabulous celebration - you've earned it!

Jim

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: stevecms on July 09, 2010, 02:46:58 pm

 :)doc,super news on the mri report,the first beers on me,nice 1 buddy.steve :)

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: Tod on July 10, 2010, 10:11:04 am

Great news, Doc! Very glad to hear it.

Tod

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: Lizard on July 10, 2010, 10:26:10 am

So happy  for you, you must be so relieved!
Such a positive report would make me want to celebrate too!

 ;D  ;D  ;D

Liz

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: Jackie on July 10, 2010, 11:10:44 am

Fabulous news Doc,

So glad you are experiencing Blessings!!! May they continue always, enjoy your celebration, we celebrate you too!
Best to you,
Jackie

Title: Re: The End-Game
Post by: moe on July 10, 2010, 09:16:02 pm

Doc,
Yes, some great news! You've had a rough go of things and I'm so glad to hear about your successful follow up.
A lot has happened in a year, and you are doing VERY well for your one year anniversary ahead.
Party hearty :D
Maureen