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BusyBonnie

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Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« on: December 13, 2006, 12:21:51 am »
Well, San Diego Gamma Knife Center called me today and they were finally able to get my doctors to coordinate their schedules for December 27th. YAY! I can't wait to kill this bugger! I'm a little scared of the head frame thing but I know it's MUCH better than them cutting into my skull! I will keep everyone posted on how it goes and have my Hubby take pictures. Maybe even video! I have awesome doctors from UCSD ( Dr. Harris and Dr. Alksne ) and I feel very confident with them.

Lana
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Mother and wife.
2006 11mm acoustic neuroma.
GK Dec. 27th 2006 at SD Gamma Knife Center.
June 2007 MRI - No signs of necrosis.
April 9th 2013 - 13mm
Will be scheduling radiosurgery again

Derek

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2006, 04:25:11 am »
Hi Lana...

Best wishes for your GK session on the 27th and hope that you have a long term successful outcome.

Regards

Derek
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Residing UK. In 'watch & wait' since diagnosis in March 2002 with right side AN. Initially sized at 2.5cm and now self reduced to 1.3cm.
All symptoms have abated except impaired hearing on affected side which is not a problem for me.

Obita

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2006, 06:41:18 am »
Yeah BB - good luck to you!!  Kathy
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2.5 cm translab May '04
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
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matti

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2006, 10:30:36 am »
Hi Lana - Isn't is sense of relief to finally have a date marked on the calendar. We will all be sending our positive healing energy your way and I know all will go well. We like pictures ;D, so takes lots of them and yes! a video would be cool as well.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and please know we are all here for you!!

hugs,
Cheryl
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Middle Fossa Approach - California Ear Institute at Stanford - July 1998
Dr. Joseph Roberson and Dr. Gary Steinberg
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BusyBonnie

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2006, 11:07:38 am »
Thank you so much for all your support everyone! Reading your posts made me feel giddy, lol. I am very relieved to have the date set and my decision made. I'll keep you all posted.


Lana
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Mother and wife.
2006 11mm acoustic neuroma.
GK Dec. 27th 2006 at SD Gamma Knife Center.
June 2007 MRI - No signs of necrosis.
April 9th 2013 - 13mm
Will be scheduling radiosurgery again

marjoryb

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2006, 11:34:55 am »
Making the decision is the hardest part.... good luck and best wishes for a great new year.

Marjoryb
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Dealy

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2006, 11:40:41 am »
Busybonnie- Glad to hear your going to get the booger zapped. I know the feeling. You want to get it over with and wait for the results to happen. Here is to a good year for you and in 6 months or a year from now-IT WILL BE DEAD AND DONE FOR. GOOD LUCK TO YOU. KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. RON
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kat

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2006, 05:51:06 pm »
Hi Lana

Good luck on the 27th !

Regards Kat  :D
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2.2 cm AN diagnosed July 2004 . GK at  the Royal Hallamshire
Sheffield UK in April 2005 2nd MRI in December 06 showed signs of the AN shrinking and MRI in FEB 08 showed no change . SO FAR SO GOOD .

flier58

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2006, 05:53:08 pm »
Hi Bonnie,
i'll think and pray for great outcomes.
Flier58
 
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Sam

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2006, 09:12:00 pm »
Lana
Don't worry about the headframe, one thing I forgot to mention was there was no pain with the placement of the headframe for me, it was just an incredible pressure. once all 4 pins are at equal pressure then you will not feel anything, and it all happens pretty fast. after the headframe was placed on me it reminded of my high school football years wearing a football helment. you can touch the face mask and it feels like it is apart of you. I promise you will do fine, just go in with a positive attitude, know it will be a GREAT DAY!for killing tumors. I will be praying for you!

Sam
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Gammaknife Healthsouth/Highland Medical Center 12/12/2006
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mll

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2006, 09:45:31 pm »
Lana,

I had GK about four years ago with Dr. Alksne-he's great. I'm so happy for you.  Good luck.

mll
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BusyBonnie

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Re: Yay! GK scheduled Dec. 27th!!!!
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2006, 09:54:29 pm »
Quote from: mll on December 13, 2006, 09:45:31 pm
Lana,

I had GK about four years ago with Dr. Alksne-he's great. I'm so happy for you. Good luck.

mll

It's nice to hear from someone that has the same doctor! I just adore Dr. Alksne and I just know he and Dr. Harris will be great.

BB
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Mother and wife.
2006 11mm acoustic neuroma.
GK Dec. 27th 2006 at SD Gamma Knife Center.
June 2007 MRI - No signs of necrosis.
April 9th 2013 - 13mm
Will be scheduling radiosurgery again
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