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cecile k

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Re: Frequency of post-surgical MRIs???
« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2009, 09:56:22 pm »
My surgery was Nov 2001, followup MRI at six months in 2002, another in 2003, 2005, 2007 and now waiting until 2010. I was told the tumor was removed completely but the neurosurgeon wants to keep checking for his and my peace of mind.  After 10 years post op I may no longer need MRIs.

Cecile

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chocolatetruffle

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Re: Frequency of post-surgical MRIs???
« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2009, 10:34:29 pm »
i had a 1 year scan after my surgery and brackmann requested that i have another scan in 2 years - so i guess there is no standard but it really depends on your doctor and the outcome of your latest scan.  it is better to be safe than sorry  ;D
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Re: Frequency of post-surgical MRIs???
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2009, 09:31:25 pm »
I had one 1 month post op then at 1 year (last week). I was told I don't need to go back for 2-3 years. (But he also said -- don't forget....like I could...)
Cathy
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nancyann

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Re: Frequency of post-surgical MRIs???
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2009, 06:02:39 pm »
Cathy:  I like your doc.   I've had 1 per year for 2 years,  & I am thinking of not having one done this year...
I can't have the Gandolinium dye since my 1st MRI b/c I had a hive on each thigh after the procedure.
& my otoneurologist said 'no more dye.'
& both the otoneurologist & neurosurgeon told me they got 'all of the tumor out'
(they better have with what happened to me !).

Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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Dantheman

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Re: Frequency of post-surgical MRIs???
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2009, 08:40:59 am »
I was told to have an MRI anually for 5 yrs. Not a problem for me.

Dan
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