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Larry

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Good news for Laz
« on: February 26, 2012, 08:16:52 pm »
Two and a half years post radiation treatment on my AN that had re-grown following surgery, my AN has not grown any more.

This is what the radiation treatment is designed to do so at this point, I'm quite pleased. Would have been better if the growth had shrunk a bit but hey. beggars can't be choosers.

The plan is for a MRI in 12 months and then every two years.

Laz
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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2012, 02:05:02 am »
Yea Laz,

So glad that there is now new growth and that prayerfully they have arrested that intruder, may he die a timely death! Oh, I am out of character, right now, huh?  Guess I can blame my nerves since I face the tomb of gloom next sunday!
All the best of blessings to you Laz,

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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2012, 05:46:50 am »
Quote from: Larry on February 26, 2012, 08:16:52 pm
Two and a half years post radiation treatment on my AN that had re-grown following surgery, my AN has not grown any more.

This is what the radiation treatment is designed to do so at this point, I'm quite pleased. Would have been better if the growth had shrunk a bit but hey. beggars can't be choosers.

The plan is for a MRI in 12 months and then every two years.

Laz

Shame you can't see the smile on my face while reading this news!   ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2012, 02:53:45 pm »
Laz ~

I'll get right to the point: congratulations! :)

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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2012, 09:43:39 am »
Congratulations, Laz! I know you had a tough row to hoe for awhile there, when the regrowth was first discovered. I'm thrilled to find out your radiation treatment was successful.

Best wishes,
TW
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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2012, 08:57:29 pm »
Congratulations, Laz!

Celebrate!!!  ;D

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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2012, 09:05:22 pm »
Congrats!
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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2012, 12:30:31 pm »
 ;D   Congrats and Hugs to you.    You have a lot behind you and a lot to look forward to.
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Larry

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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2013, 06:29:21 pm »
Hi all, been a while but thought I'd give an update. I recently had my regular 12 month MRI and after 3.5 years now (post CK treatment), my AN has not grown. I am so happy that I decided to have radiation treatment.

cheers

Laz
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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2013, 12:24:18 pm »
Excellent news, Laz!

Thanks for updating us,

Jan
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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2013, 05:03:31 pm »
Hip Hip Hooray for LAZ!!!
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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2013, 09:04:49 pm »
Hi, Laz:

I've been off the forum for the past month, so I'm just now getting around to reading this. I'm so happy your CK treatments have been a success. Congratulations!

Best wishes,
TW
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W&W on stable 6mm hypoglossal tumor found 12/08

Mei Mei

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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2013, 04:48:20 pm »
YIPEEEEE!!!! for you, LAZ.   You made the right choice.
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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2013, 08:52:31 pm »
Great news!!
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Re: Good news for Laz
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2013, 09:05:10 pm »
 ;D
Wonderful news
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