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v357139

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6 Year Anniversary
« on: December 09, 2019, 08:13:08 pm »
Passed my 6 year Translab anniversary this past Nov 20.  Also had MRI this summer showing no regrowth.  I worried way to much about this while trying to pick a doctor.  Drove myself and a few doctors crazy.  But it also caused me to really research, and that resulted in a great choice at the House Clinic.  Looking back, I am very happy with the choice.  It really worked out well for me.  Many thanks always to the great Dr Slattery and Dr Schwartz!!!!!!!!!!!!  For anyone looking, they are both great choices.

The lesson I feel today is to be thorough and do your homework.  And once you feel in your gut what you want, don't let anyone stop you.

All best,

Rich
Dx 2.6 cm Nov 2012, 35% hearing loss.  Grew to 3.5 cm Oct 2013.  Pre-op total hearing loss, left side tongue numb.  Translab Nov 2013 House Clinic.  Post-op no permanent facial or other issues.  Tongue much improved.  Great result!!

Greece Lover

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Re: 6 Year Anniversary
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2019, 12:36:39 pm »
congratulations!
Vestibular Schwannoma 1.2 cm. Right side.
Middle fossa surgery at University of Iowa on May 9 2016.
Hearing saved.  Face is fine. Balance pretty darn good most days.
One year follow up MRI showed no tumor. 
Five year follow up showed no tumor, so I'm in the clear.

notaclone13

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Re: 6 Year Anniversary
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2019, 05:59:40 pm »
Congratulations!! It is always nice to hear about good outcomes. You have faced the challenge and conquered it.

SP

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Re: 6 Year Anniversary
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2019, 01:45:19 am »
Congrats Rich!!!!!!!!!!!
My AN Story – Sydney to Stanford CK
2.3 x 2.2  June 2022@7yrs
2.9 x 2.9  May 2020@5yrs
2.9 cm  Mar 2019@4yrs
2.9 cm  Aug 2018@3yrs
3.1 cm  Aug 2017@2yrs
3.2 cm  Aug 2016@1yr
3.2x3.0x2.5cm AN; CK Aug 2015

v357139

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Re: 6 Year Anniversary
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2020, 09:40:19 pm »
Thanks all.  All the best.
Dx 2.6 cm Nov 2012, 35% hearing loss.  Grew to 3.5 cm Oct 2013.  Pre-op total hearing loss, left side tongue numb.  Translab Nov 2013 House Clinic.  Post-op no permanent facial or other issues.  Tongue much improved.  Great result!!

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Re: 6 Year Anniversary
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2020, 11:13:40 am »
Great news, Dr. Schwartz is genius. I feel good to choose him and Dr. Fredman.

Passed my 6 year Translab anniversary this past Nov 20.  Also had MRI this summer showing no regrowth.  I worried way to much about this while trying to pick a doctor.  Drove myself and a few doctors crazy.  But it also caused me to really research, and that resulted in a great choice at the House Clinic.  Looking back, I am very happy with the choice.  It really worked out well for me.  Many thanks always to the great Dr Slattery and Dr Schwartz!!!!!!!!!!!!  For anyone looking, they are both great choices.

The lesson I feel today is to be thorough and do your homework.  And once you feel in your gut what you want, don't let anyone stop you.

All best,

Rich