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mary07

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Good News
« on: July 31, 2008, 05:34:08 am »

  I went for my yearly MRI 2 wks ago  had  Gamma Knife last yr around this time . I asked for the report  becouse I dont go to see the doc till Sept.  but it says that the AN  has shrunk some  this is awsome I have been praying for this for a couple of yrs . I did loss most my hearing  on that side but I can accept that. I hope it keeps shrinking  I will keep everyone posted... Have a Good Day.

             Mary
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Re: Good News
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2008, 05:48:39 am »
Mary,

Read about your "good news" and want to say how happy I am for you!  Congratulations and may you have continued shrinkage.
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1/05 Retrosigmoid 1.5cm AN left ear, SSD
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Re: Good News
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2008, 07:09:10 am »
Mary -

I hope your AN continues to shrink also.

Thanks for sharing your good news!  ;D

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Re: Good News
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2008, 10:23:45 am »
Good news is always great.  Hoping for a smaller tumor after the next MRI.

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Re: Good News
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2008, 10:50:03 am »
Mary,

That's great news.  Keep shrinking!  I just finished CK and hope mine will do the same. 

Debbie
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Re: Good News
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2008, 03:48:08 pm »
Mary:

Good news, indeed!  Post-radiation tumor shrinkage is always a positive sign that the GK 'worked'.  I hope and will pray that shrinkage (and ultimately, necrosis) continue apace.  :)  Meanwhile, congratulations!

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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2008, 05:50:41 pm »
Very good news Mary, especially since I am considering GK in the near future.  Always nice to hear positive GK stories.  Best Wishes :D

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1 year MRI  6.8mm x 5.5mm
2 year MRI  5.9mm x 4.9mm
3 year MRI  6.5mm x 6.0mm 
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Re: Good News
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2008, 06:48:26 pm »
Great news!!  Hope you continue to see shrinkage!
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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2008, 07:21:37 pm »
I am so glad you had good news!  Your prayers are being answered.  I am very happy for you!
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* Lost 60% Hearing - Dec. 2010
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* 1 MM Shrinkage - Aug. 2012
* 2 MM's Shrinkage - Aug. 2013
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Re: Good News
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2008, 10:44:57 pm »
Thanks for posting, Mary. You are right, it is awesome. Can't help asking for more of the same, please. Nice going!

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Re: Good News
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2008, 10:49:03 pm »
That is great news!  Congrats!  Continued shrinkage and ultimate necrosis!  Yea for you!

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Re: Good News
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2008, 05:48:05 am »
Hi Mary,

we love great news around here! Congrats to you and continued wellness.... Pls keep us updated.

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