W & W one year going for three

[Rusty123]

Thought my situation may encourage others.  Diagnosed in Sept., 2013 with very small 4mm AN in left ear.  Second MRI in Sept., 2014 showed no growth.  Doc wants to schedule third MRI in two years.  So far, so good.  PTL!  Doc also said that at my age (don't you love it when doctors say things like that!) and considering the size and growth rate of the tumor, surgery is probably not in my future.  Possibly radiation at a later date if situation changes.  (I am 59).

I may also add that there are many people praying for me.  Shortly after I was diagnosed, my church family gathered around me and had a time of prayer for my condition.  Even though some may dismiss or scoff at that, I don't want to discount the power of prayer.

[ANGuy]

I was diagnosed six months ago, but in hindsight, based on symptoms, I've had it for at least 8 years.  So I'm 7.5 years waiting without the watching

I go for my 6 month MRI tomorrow.  This will be be second MRI overall.  My goal is to make it ten years WW.

[Sheryl]

Glad to hear that W&W is working.  I've just hit year #13.  I remember first hearing the diagnosis and thinking miserable, scary thoughts. 
Good luck,
Sheryl

[ANGuy]

My MRI today showed no growth and I was told to come back in one year for the next one.  My Dr strongly believes I should continue with observation for now, which is exactly what I wanted to hear.

[Sheryl]

ANGuy - thanks for letting us know.  Hope the good news continue from MRI to MRI.
Sheryl

[ANGuy]

Thanks for the kind thoughts Sheryl

[minerva1221]

My MRI today showed no growth and I was told to come back in one year for the next one.  My Dr strongly believes I should continue with observation for now, which is exactly what I wanted to hear.

Excellent news!  Congrats...what a wonderful Christmas present!   

[minerva1221]

Thought my situation may encourage others.  Diagnosed in Sept., 2013 with very small 4mm AN in left ear.  Second MRI in Sept., 2014 showed no growth.  Doc wants to schedule third MRI in two years.  So far, so good.  PTL!  Doc also said that at my age (don't you love it when doctors say things like that!) and considering the size and growth rate of the tumor, surgery is probably not in my future.  Possibly radiation at a later date if situation changes.  (I am 59).

I may also add that there are many people praying for me.  Shortly after I was diagnosed, my church family gathered around me and had a time of prayer for my condition.  Even though some may dismiss or scoff at that, I don't want to discount the power of prayer.

Glad you've had such good news in W & W, Rusty.  Congrats...hope that trend continues!

[ANGuy]

My MRI today showed no growth and I was told to come back in one year for the next one.  My Dr strongly believes I should continue with observation for now, which is exactly what I wanted to hear.

Excellent news!  Congrats...what a wonderful Christmas present!   

Chanukah too!

[MG]

Wow, that' awesome news! So happy for you all! I believe in prayer and so far mine has not grown any either. I am dealing with the pain everyday and my balance goes crazy sometimes but all in all it is not too bad. Let's all keep going!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas !
MG (Cathy)
 

[rezski]

I have been in watch and wait since 2005 and probably had symptoms for 10 years before which my doc said were my annual ear stuffiness/infection.  They always went away till 2005 when the symptoms didn't go away and I had the MRI which confirmed my diagnosis.  No growth since and I am now 67.  Has anyone else gone this long?