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Title: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: ellenvig on August 16, 2006, 12:44:53 pm

Hi everyone,

After meeting with neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists in Boston and Providence, I finally made my decision and have scheduled Gamma Knife in Providence with Dr. Georg Noren for 9/22.  Yea!

Ellen

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: Survival Nate on August 16, 2006, 12:59:36 pm

Its a cool feeling  ;D

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: Sue on August 16, 2006, 01:48:39 pm

I doubt you will regret your decision.  Mine was April 18.  Good luck and have somebody take pictures, cause you might not remember much about that day!! 

Vancouver Sue

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: tony on August 16, 2006, 01:54:39 pm

I think Noren maybe the best in the world (best as in most experianced,
most qualified etc) on Gamma
Good Luck
And Best regards
Tony

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: krbonner on August 16, 2006, 04:26:53 pm

Good luck, Ellen!  I've heard great things about Dr. Noren.  I'll be thinking of you come Sept 22!

Katie

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: jcinma on August 16, 2006, 05:55:21 pm

Good luck Ellen and please give your beautiful son a hug from me!
Jane

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: ellenvig on August 18, 2006, 08:28:07 pm

Thanks everyone!

It is a huge relief to finally have the decision made!

Ellen

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: ellenvig on August 18, 2006, 08:31:21 pm

Katie - I'll be thinking about you too on 9/13 - good luck!!

Jane - He'd love it.  :)

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: ppearl214 on August 21, 2006, 11:44:56 am

ellen, great news! Tickled your decision making process is done and you are in fab hands with Noren.  Sept 13 huh? Between you and Katie, certainly going to keep us on our toes!  Sending you hugs and please give that crew of your's a big smoochie from me!

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: MLB57 on September 09, 2006, 04:56:52 pm

Hi Ellen--Mary fro MA here.. Yes, I am relieved for you as indicision is painful, emotionally, and such a peace of mind comes when you finally deicde and go forward with it...I will be all ears (at least w/my good one, ha ha) to hear ALL about your treatment day... and after.... Best wishes always, Mary...

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: ellenvig on September 09, 2006, 09:50:53 pm

Thanks, everyone!

Ellen

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: GM on September 11, 2006, 09:17:29 am

Welcome to the "Zapper" club   ;D

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: shoegirl on September 11, 2006, 10:40:58 am

Ellen,

Good Luck!!!  Hope all goes well! 

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: SuzeAN on September 11, 2006, 11:44:42 am

Ellen,

Great to hear that!!! Will be thinking of your and your family.


Cheers,
Sue (Las Vegas)

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: staceycc on September 14, 2006, 11:29:40 am

Good Luck Ellen! ;D

My dad has an appt w/Dr. Noren on the 21st.  We will be thinking of you on the 22nd, please let us know how everything goes!

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: MLB57 on September 20, 2006, 06:12:33 pm

Hi Sue--Just wanted to let you know you are in my warmest thoughts for a very easy GK treatment day, with all going absolutely marvelously!!! Take care now!!--Regards, Mary from MA

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: MLB57 on September 20, 2006, 06:18:33 pm

Dear Ellen--Sorry I called you "Sue"! Ddin't mean to mix you up--I came on the ANA forum to wish you all the best and on my journey to your post I read responses to Sue's question of what the Gama treatment was like--of course I was so interested as I eventually will have that done.. Anyway, please let us all know how you are doing!! Regards, Mary from MA ::)

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: krbonner on September 20, 2006, 08:12:05 pm

Good luck on Friday, Ellen!  I'll be thinking of you.

Katie

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: ellenvig on September 21, 2006, 11:00:06 pm

Thanks!  3.5 hours until I leave for the hospital.  I don't think I'll be sleeping tonight.  :)

Ellen

Title: Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
Post by: MLB57 on September 22, 2006, 09:27:19 pm

Hi Ellen--Been thinking about you all day--hope everything went well!!  I am sure you and your husband and loved ones are glad you have this day behind you... All my best--Mary from MA