Hi, everyone:
First of all, I apologize for not being active on this forum for quite awhile. Since being successfully treated for my AN over 9 years ago, my life has virtually returned to normal and the forum has been rarely on my mind. This is in part because the few times I've visited over the past year, it seems that all the information newly diagnosed people need can be gleaned from my and everyone else's archived posts. I haven't felt like I had much to add anymore.
However, I think people do appreciate hearing from people who were treated long ago to see if their treatment's successful results have been sustained. Thankfully, mine have.
To wit, I had a followup MRI in November of last year (three months ago). My treated AN is stable in size. I'm very fortunate that it has shrunk 78% in volume since receiving CyberKnife treatment from Dr. Steven Chang (renowned Stanford University Medical Center doctor) 9-1/2 years ago. My balance has returned to normal (I had a severe balance deficit before being treated) and I have retained serviceable hearing on my treated side. For anyone considering radiation for treating their AN, I very highly recommend Dr. Chang. He is the most skilled and caring doctor I have ever met. I can't say enough good things about him.
My small hypoglossal brain tumor remains untreated; it has not changed in size or dimensions since being diagnosed 10 years ago, and I'm happy just to leave it be as it causes me no symptoms or other harm.
I'll try to remember to visit the forum again in the coming months, but can't promise. Life is full and busy - and wonderful.
Good luck to all on your path to healing.
Best wishes,
TW