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Title: Good News from most recent MRI!
Post by: jcinma on February 23, 2011, 11:48:34 am

Just got back from MGH and am very happy to report my tumor is smaller in size and Dr. Loeffler said it's appearance has improved too. I had FSR (30 treatments) back in 2005 and that was after surgery to have a 3.2 cm tumor (a re-occurrence) debulked to preserve the facial nerve. My first surgery was in 1996 for a 1 cm. tumor and I had already lost the hearing from that surgery.

My circumstances are unique (as all of our stories are) but I wanted to share the good news with you all.  It has taken a while for the shrinkage to occur but patience is something I learned very quickly recovering after my first surgery. 

Life is good!

Thanks for listening!

Jane

Title: Re: Good News from most recent MRI!
Post by: msmaggie on February 23, 2011, 12:14:03 pm

Thanks for sharing your good news!  As a group we like to support, encourage, and celebrate every step of the way. Here's hoping the trend of shrinking continues :).  Keep us posted!

Priscilla

Title: Re: Good News from most recent MRI!
Post by: Jim Scott on February 23, 2011, 04:13:25 pm

Jane ~

Congratulations!  Although tumor shrinkage does proceed at a sometimes-glacial pace, I'm very pleased to learn that your recent MRI showed shrinkage, at last.  Always something for AN patients to be glad about!  Thanks for the update. 

Jim

Title: Re: Good News from most recent MRI!
Post by: BRO on February 23, 2011, 09:05:57 pm

Jane,
When one of us gets a great report, we all feel good.  Since we are all walking this journey together as well as in individually, good news just kinda oozes through us all.  Thanks for sharing and helping us all feel a little better.  I hope your journey continues to be positive.

Chris

Title: Re: Good News from most recent MRI!
Post by: MLB57 on February 26, 2011, 07:22:56 am

Hi Jane,

Absolutely great news!!! Will you need any more MRIs or is it a done deal now after 6 years?!? My FSR was in Fall 2007--next MRI for me is April 2012 which will be 5 years... Just wondering..

In any event life certainly is good!!! :D

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the April Brunch!!!

Best always

Mary (AkaGrammyMary)

Title: Re: Good News from most recent MRI!
Post by: jcinma on March 05, 2011, 04:58:29 pm

Thanks Chris Jim and Priscilla and Mary

Hello Grammy Mary!

I will have another MRI in 2 years, I am not sure I will ever have the luxury of going 5 years. My prior MRI was 18 months ago, prior to that it was every year.  Please understand I am NOT complaining, I was hoping to hear that the tumor had remained the same size, the report of it shrinking was a real gift!!

On the grandma note, I now have 2 granddaughters!! Natalia arrived 3 weeks ago and needless to say I am having the very best time! Bring pics to the brunch, we can share and not torture anyone else (well maybe just a little)

Jane