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Brendalu

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MRI results are in!
« on: May 05, 2009, 07:03:48 am »
I had my fourth annual, twelfth actual MRI last week.  My NF2 has not changed in size (very good thing) and no residual on the AN side.  I am very happy with the results.  No more MRI's for this for another year....best news yet!!
Now, it is Brian's turn for great results, but with an attitude as great as his, they have to be good!

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Cheryl R

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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2009, 07:17:07 am »
Good to hear of the good news Brendalu.         I have lost track of how many MRIs I have had.  Somewhere around that.     Not my favorite thing to do.         The not knowing when there can be growth and then what, is very hard and nerve wracking.     
You have had more than enough health problems already so wish you no big problems in the future.
                                                     Cheryl R
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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2009, 07:27:40 am »
Great news Brenda.....very happy for you. Must be a great feeling to get that news every year.

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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2009, 08:57:02 am »
Its been almost 2 years for me, do I have to continue to do MRI's for the rest of my life?
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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2009, 10:58:38 am »
wonderful news !  Im glad to hear of your good news....God Bless
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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2009, 11:07:15 am »
Great news, Brenda!  Here's hoping there's also a great year ahead of you!! :D

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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2009, 11:12:46 am »
congrats!  Brenda, FAB news! Puggle Hugglez right to you for another "uneventful" year! :)

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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2009, 12:12:40 pm »
Brendalu,

Great news regarding Your MRI results. May your future continue with great news! Continued prayers for you and all of us in the same boat.
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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2009, 03:45:27 pm »
Brenda ~

Congratulations on another 'clear' MRI scan!  I'm very happy for you, today.  :)


Lisa ~ ANs can re-grow, and an MRI is the best way to keep on top of that possibility.  Still, at your age, if future MRI scans are 'clear', you might decide to stop having them at some point.  I can't imagine medical insurance would pay for an MRI 30 years after your surgery.  I would ask your doctor about this.
 
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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2009, 10:05:21 pm »
Wonderful news, Brendalu  ;D  Congratulations!

I'm with you - here's hoping Brian's news is just as wonderful!

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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2009, 04:43:46 am »
CONGRATULATIONS, Brendalu!  Great news for you!

My continued thoughts and prayers for future MRIs to be the same.  ;D
I am humbled by all those with NF2 and am so happy you are having a GREAT year!

Sincerely,
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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2009, 09:27:34 am »
thanks jim

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Brendalu

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Re: MRI results are in!
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2009, 11:35:29 am »
Thank you all..............I feel very blessed and have such a different attitude than I did a few short years ago.  Oh how lives change and attitudes do too.  (A very good thing I might add)
Brenda
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