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Sam

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3 Month MRI follow-up Gammaknife
« on: April 17, 2007, 07:20:17 pm »
I just returned home from the long trip to Birmingham for my 3 month MRI (post GK). My Doctor surprised me today, by telling me that my AN so far had not gotten any bigger, and showed signs of darkening in the center, He said that was exactly what we were wanting. I told him that at my 9 month MRI, I may be in training with a new job, and he told me "it's not a problem, we will work with you if that is what you want" He said we could do the 9 month either before or after I ship off.
I have been experiencing slight dizziness, and fatigue in the last few days, but I think that might be from me having to readjust to "night shift" again.
Sam
Diagnosed 4mm X 7mm Acoustic Neuroma Left side 09/23/2006
Gammaknife Healthsouth/Highland Medical Center 12/12/2006
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Re: 3 Month MRI follow-up Gammaknife
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2007, 03:41:54 pm »
That's great news! Sounds like the GK is doing its job.

As for the dizziness and fatigue, if you're anything like me, I suffer with that every April anyway due to allergies. Wish I could blame that on my AN.

As for me, I'm still researching my options, but am leaning toward CK in Atlanta.
Diagnosed 7mm AN Left side 12/2006.
Wait and See, but leaning toward CK at Wellstar Kennestone in Atlanta.

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Re: 3 Month MRI follow-up Gammaknife
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2007, 10:34:50 am »
thats great news, congratulations !

Im eventually going to have GK  I think,

can you tell me why you decided to go with radiation ??

Im trying to make my decision and Im very interested in knowing the thoughts
of others and how they came to their deciision.

TY
T
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Jan 2007 9.5 mm
Jan 2009 1.4 cmm x 5mm
GK surgery completed on May 4, 2009 in Sherbrook Quebec, hoping and praying this will be the beginning of the end of my AN......

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Re: 3 Month MRI follow-up Gammaknife
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2007, 02:29:44 pm »
Congrats Sam! Sounds like you are on the right path for wellness and wishing you continued good health! 

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Re: 3 Month MRI follow-up Gammaknife
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2007, 05:01:13 pm »
Dude that's AWESOME!   8) Necrosis is my new favorite word!  Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress. Hope all is well.  Annie
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