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Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: Upstate on March 19, 2014, 06:14:05 pm

Title: 2 year post GK MRI should I be concerned?
Post by: Upstate on March 19, 2014, 06:14:05 pm

MRI shows decreased central necrosis and "thickening enhancement".  No growth is noted.  My Dr. says tumor might be swelling but wants another MRI in 6 months instead of waiting a year. Should I be concerned?

Thanks,
Upstate

Title: Re: 2 year post GK MRI should I be concerned?
Post by: arizonajack on March 19, 2014, 06:24:47 pm

I'm 14 months post GK and had a follow up MRI at 6 months and again just recently.

My recent MRI also showed decreased necrosis but the tumor was stable.

I'm not losing any sleep over it.

Report back after your next MRI.

Title: Re: 2 year post GK MRI should I be concerned?
Post by: PaulW on March 20, 2014, 05:20:23 pm

Its very common to see necrosis in the first MRI at 6 months and have the dark spot disappear at 2 years.
It doesn't mean the tumour isn't dying. It normally means blood is flowing consistently through the tumour and is not a reflection on the life or death of the tumour.

The 2 Year Mark is important because by 3 years the tumour will most likely be the same size or smaller.
2-2.5 years typically marks the end of the swelling phase if it occurs.

More information can be found at www.pubmed.com

I am not a doctor or medical professional.
Please do your own research I am no substitute for a real doctor

Title: Re: 2 year post GK MRI should I be concerned?
Post by: Upstate on March 22, 2014, 06:40:07 pm

Thanks for the replies. Arizonajack, I too hope to not lose any sleep over this. And I will post my 6 month MRI report.

Paul thanks for the link.  I will be researching.  I find it interesting tumors can still swell 2 years after treatment.

Thanks again,
Upstate