11 Months after Radiation-MRI results

[Patti]

I called today to get the results of my MRI, and surprisingly they returned my call (rare occurrence for this experience).  The resident just said "there is no tumor growth" and I asked her to e-mail me the report and (surprisingly) she did.  Then I got off the phone and had many questions.  Of course I wished they not only gave me the results but also their interpretation of the results.  The report stated "there was no change in the size or appearance of the tumor".  I ask my fellow ANers, should there be some change or is it too early?  FYI - this is a recurrence as seen in my signature below.  Patti

[Blw]

Not surprising. They can actually get larger (mine was at 6 months) and/or show a central area of darkening (mine did). Although some people say that the darkening is necrosis, my doctor didn't completely agree with the terminology, but that is a positive outcome. I think the most frequent outcome is no change at all--the tumor is "stable" or "controlled". I think you have to wait 2+ years before you can begin to conclude anything. During that time, anything can and does happen.

[Patti]

Thanks for the reply! I am going to switch doctors and hospitals someday.  Does anyone know when my next MRI should be?