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Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: Nancy Drew on February 13, 2009, 05:09:58 pm

Title: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: Nancy Drew on February 13, 2009, 05:09:58 pm

I had GK on Oct. 21, 2008.  Had a follow-up MRI on 1/29/09.  MRI indicated a slight decrease in size from 6.86 to 6.16.  Not a lot of shrinkage, but this is only a little over three months post GK.  Can't wait to see what happens when I have my next MRI in Oct., 2009.  No change in hearing (same as before GK), and no balance issues.  Postive news has helped me a lot mentally.  Just a waiting game, but it looks positive.  Thanks for everyone's support.   NANCY C. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: carter on February 13, 2009, 05:20:55 pm

the fireworks are still going off around here ---  celebrating with you.  GOOD!!!!

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: Sue on February 13, 2009, 06:23:06 pm

Yay, Nancy!   So happy for you.   :D :D

Sue in Vancouver USA

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: nancyann on February 13, 2009, 07:25:09 pm

Nancy:  It seems to me you are having 'quick shrinkage' ! ! ! ! !
Congratulations ! ! !   Continued healing my friend.

Always good thoughts,   Nancy

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: Tisha on February 14, 2009, 02:57:15 am

Wondeful news, Nancy.  Those are the kinds of things we love to hear.  Shrinkage, no matter how small, is the right direction.  Now go up and celebrate a great Valentine's Day today!

Tisha

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: Jim Scott on February 14, 2009, 01:52:12 pm

Nancy: 

Congratulations on the good news!  With all the angst you endured before your radiation, I'm so pleased to learn you're not only enjoying a good recovery but now, rapid shrinkage of the tumor.  I trust this will continue.  Thanks for sharing your positive news.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: sher on February 15, 2009, 12:20:22 am

Nancy,
Congratulations on your tumor shrinking. That is what we like to here. All things on track!!!!!
Sher

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: MAlegant on February 15, 2009, 08:40:13 am

Congratulations Nancy!  May it continue to shrink...
Best,
Marci

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: LisaP on February 15, 2009, 06:04:52 pm

congrats..........


LisaP ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: ppearl214 on February 16, 2009, 07:39:13 am

Hey Nancy,

Congrats on the news! As we know, the goal of radio-treatment is to stop the growth, not shrink it, but shrinkage definately works for me! :)  Great news... continued wellness wishes to you!

Hang tough!
Phyl

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: GRACE1 on February 16, 2009, 08:13:13 am

This is wonderful news.  And even better that there are no hearing or balance issues.  I am sure that the Oct 2009 MRI will give you even better news.

Grace

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: Nancy Drew on February 16, 2009, 08:18:53 pm

Thanks everyone for your kind responses.  Over the phone the doctor's office said my AN was "shrinking", but the official written report says:

CONCLUSION:  1.  VERY SLIGHT DECREASE IN THE SIZE OF THE LEFT INTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL ACOUSTIC SCHWANNOMA FROM 6.86 MM TO 6.16 MM.
                      2.  REMAINING MR SCAN IS NORMAL

Sounds good to me!!!!  However, they did find out that I had a sinus infection which maybe accounted for the weird sensations I was having in my head.  Took my last antibiotics today so hope the infection and weird sensations are out of there.

Nancy ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: My AN is Shrinking!!!
Post by: sgerrard on February 16, 2009, 08:35:01 pm

Quote from: Nancy Drew on February 16, 2009, 08:18:53 pm

2. REMAINING MR SCAN IS NORMAL

I'm glad to hear that Mr. Scan is normal.  ;D

Steve