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diverjeff

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What might stable mean??
« on: August 04, 2008, 03:44:11 pm »
Hey everyone,

    My wife just had her 6 month after AN diagnosis follow-up MRI.  We meer with Neuro on the 14th.  MRI last Tuesday, nurse called today (Monday) and said her tumor appeared stable.  Because we are meeting with the neurotologist in a coupld of weeks, my wife didn't ask many questions of the MRI call. 
    Since patience is not one one of my virtues, here I am asking what your take on stable might mean to you?  I have to believe that stable means no measurable growth or change in the tumor.  My lovely betrothed has not presented any advanced changes or symptoms.
    I appreciate any input or response. Will post back of neuro meeting.

Safety & blue skies,

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Re: What might stable mean??
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2008, 04:30:47 pm »
Jeff:

I'm not a doctor, obviously, but to me, an MRI report using the word 'stable' to describe a tumor means exactly what you think it means: no growth or shrinkage.  Hence, no new symptoms.  This is good. 

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Re: What might stable mean??
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2008, 10:29:14 pm »
DJ,

I agree with Jim that "stable" means no growth.

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Re: What might stable mean??
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2008, 10:31:39 pm »
Jeff -

I'm with Jim and Syl.  I'd take this to mean that nothing has changed - AN is still the same size.

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Re: What might stable mean??
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2008, 05:47:42 am »
Jeff,

Just went to my primary yesterday for my bi-yearly checkup.  I asked him did he get the neuro last report, which I knew was no growth in my tumor.  He said yes and said it was stable, no growth.


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Re: What might stable mean??
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2008, 10:04:13 am »
I'm with everyone else on this one; stable means that there has been no significant change since last time they saw it.  I wish nothing but the best for ya. Let us know when you meet with the neuro.

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Re: What might stable mean??
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2008, 10:09:42 am »
This one from Dorland's Medical Dictionary

stabile stable; stationary; resistant to change; opposed to labile.  Hope this helps too.
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Re: What might stable mean??
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2008, 08:25:15 am »
souds as if it's a good thing.
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