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Title: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: Jim Scott on August 01, 2008, 03:56:11 pm: To Those who inquired:

I had my MRI this morning and although my neurosurgeon didn't have the lab report as yet, he looked at and measured the images and determined that there was some slight shrinkage (approximately 2 mm) and definite necrosis (a large dark spot on the remaining tumor). He put me through the usual neurological exam and said I did 'splendidly'. He is very pleased with the outcome of my surgery and radiation. He said I may have annual MRI scans, now, as opposed to the semi-annual scans I had been getting. Obviously, this MRI report is very good news. Doctor and patient (and patient's family) are all quite pleased.

Following the MRI/doctor visit, my wife and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary with a delicious seafood dinner at a restaurant on the Connecticut seashore. I'm blessed and life is good. :)

Thanks for the well-wishes, expressions of concern and general attention many gave to this event in my recovery. Your interest is appreciated and your concern, humbling. I'll try to live up to the kind words some have sent my way, as I labor to help others battling the physical and emotional demons associated with an Acoustic Neuroma. May God bless you all.

Jim
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: wendysig on August 01, 2008, 04:01:09 pm: Jim -
Congratulations of the fantastic news regarding your second annual MRI and happy 28th anniiversary!!! It seems like good news is just pouring in from everywhere!!!

Wendy
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: MLB57 on August 01, 2008, 04:14:28 pm: :) Hi Jim--Always great news to hear that radiation has stopped growth!!! I will have my year MRI Oct 8 at Mass General and am hopeful the 30 FSR treatments I had have stopped my re-growth!! Anyway, again Great news for you and your loves ones as well!!!

Regards, Mary ;D
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: Syl on August 01, 2008, 04:29:07 pm: DOUBLE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, JIM!!!!

Well, the positive news is a good start to what I think will be a weekend of celebrations for you. May God bless you, too, Jim.

Syl
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: mindyandy on August 01, 2008, 04:36:57 pm: YEAH!!!! I'm very pleased to hear the GREAT news!!!! ;D Congrats!!!!
Seafood dinner......MMMMMMMMMMMMMM............SOUNDS SOOOOO GOOOOOD.....LOL

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: oHIo on August 01, 2008, 05:09:58 pm: Wonderful news Jim. Happy belated anniversary!
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: Nancy Drew on August 01, 2008, 05:24:20 pm: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Congrats! JIM
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: gordy on August 01, 2008, 05:46:57 pm: congrats on the good outcome and your anniversery.
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: MAlegant on August 01, 2008, 06:05:12 pm: Jim you are awesome. Congratulations on both.
Marci
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: sgerrard on August 01, 2008, 07:06:59 pm: To my fellow moderator Jim:

Awesome, dude! ;D

Steve
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: Pooter on August 01, 2008, 09:08:11 pm: Congrats on the positive news about the MRI results! And then, to go and celebrate your anniversary with great seafood is bonus! Both things are well worth celebrating! That's awesome! I'm happy for you!

Brian
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: LADavid on August 02, 2008, 07:31:09 am: Excellent, Jim. I'm sure that dinner was a wonderful way to cap off the day.
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: ppearl214 on August 02, 2008, 07:52:53 am: Jim,

Congrats on a wonderful report! You deserve nothing but utter wellness for the AN journey you have had.... great news!

And to you and that lovely wife of your's.... many many congrats for 38+ yrs! Wonderful news and tickled to hear you had lots to celebrate! Hoping the bloke and I make it that long... (knock on wood)

P
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: leapyrtwins on August 02, 2008, 08:49:26 am: Jim -

shrinkage and necrosis - two very beautiful words ;D

And an annual MRI as opposed to a biannual one. I'll bet your insurance company is going to love that! ;)

Glad your results were so positive!!!

Jan
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: Debbi on August 02, 2008, 05:51:46 pm: Jim-

I am so very glad to hear the wonderful news! I am sure that the dinner celebration was especially sweet. I couldn't be happier for you - and add my wishes to you and your bride for many more happy and healthy years.

all the best,
Debbi
Title: Re: Jim Scott's 2-year MRI
Post by: Omaschwannoma on August 03, 2008, 10:28:30 am: Please let me "ditto" your neurosurgeon--"splendid"! Always good news to hear of shrinkage and necrosis. You are there for all of us with uplifting words of encouragement and support. It's "payback" time Jim! May you have increasing necrosis and congratulations on 38 years of marriage--a quantity of years that is "uncommon" these days, that speaks for the quality of the marriage!