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Title: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: fbarbera on August 23, 2008, 10:18:01 am

Good morning all.  Wanted to post a quick update as I received a terrific report from Stanford on my 1 year MRI.
My tumor has shrunk from its size six months ago (when it was swollen from the effects of Cyberknife) and is now the same size -- or maybe even a bit smaller -- than it was on the date of treatment a year ago.  The tumor appears much darker on the MRI films -- a sure sign of necrosis.  Excellent news all around.

For the past several weeks, I've had a recurrence of balance episodes.  I spoke with Dr. Chang about these symptoms and he reminded me that the tumor is still responding to treatment and that symptoms will generally evolve in the 18 - 24 months after CK treatment. 

Overall, the report was very positive.  I've provided some more details in the "post-treatment" section of my website below.

Best wishes to all.

Francesco

 

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: yardtick on August 23, 2008, 10:31:49 am

Way to go Francessco,

There's a lot of partying going on....have to join DHM....lots of good stuff going on there!

Anne Marie

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: ppearl214 on August 23, 2008, 10:44:59 am

I am SOOOO  loving the great news around here! Onward and upward to that tumah' fugly death! Great news and congrats!

My 2-1/2 yr follow up is this Monday... .rub some good luck vibes on me, will ya?  :)

Congrats Francesco!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phyl

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: NL on August 23, 2008, 11:57:57 am

Francesco,

That is fantastic news! Congratulations!

Phyl - I'll be sending lots of good thoughts to you for your follow up on Monday!

Nancy L

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: sgerrard on August 23, 2008, 05:22:06 pm

Francesco,

Another post of good news, keep 'em coming! It sounds like a good MRI result. Hopefully the balance issue will resolve within the next 6 months - it just seems like it ought to. :)

Take care and have a great second year,

Steve

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: mk on August 23, 2008, 05:49:37 pm

Congratulations Francesko! I am really happy for you.

Marianna

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: leapyrtwins on August 23, 2008, 05:52:35 pm

Fantastic news, Francesco!!!  ;D

I hope the coming year brings even more necrosis!

Jan

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: Tumbleweed on August 23, 2008, 10:37:14 pm

Congratulations, Francesco! That's terrific news! I'm really happy for you.

BTW, did Stanford give you a copy of your MRI and the associated text report to view and keep for yourself? And did you have a follow-up audiogram? If so, has your hearing gotten any worse since treatment 1 year ago?

Best wishes,
Tumbleweed

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: Syl on August 24, 2008, 08:43:50 am

Francesco: Congratulations on the good news.

Phy: Whishing only the best for you on Monday.

Syl

Title: Re: One Year Post-Treatment Update
Post by: Debbi on August 24, 2008, 12:08:56 pm

Francesco -

Brilliant!  Wonderful news - congratulations!  Necrosis rocks!

Debbi