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novagirl

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3rd MRI - good news!
« on: May 17, 2010, 07:26:25 am »
Hello everyone - I don't post here often as I try not to dwell on my AN too much in between MRIs :). I was diagnosed in July of last year and have been watching and waiting since then. So I just wanted to share some good news - had my hearing test and an MRI last week. The results were surprisingly wonderful - 100% word recognition and no change in the tumor size. I will have my neuro appointment on June 2nd, but given the results, will opt to wait for another six months. I already made up my mind that if and when treatment is needed I'll go for CK. But in the meantine, the plan is to w&w for as long as possible. I don't really have any tips for w&w, other than keeping a positive outlook, not dwell on the diagnosis and if you believe in God, know that life is bigger than our short mortal existence :).

Good wishes to everyone.
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Right AN 10 x 10 x 7 mm - dx 7/28/09; w&w for three years
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Oct'14: 12 x 6 x 5 mm

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Re: 3rd MRI - good news!
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 07:57:16 am »
Way to go novagirl! Keep up the good work. Best wishes, Mickey
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Lizard

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Re: 3rd MRI - good news!
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2010, 08:00:12 am »
Awesome!
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Headaches began immediately.  Dr. Ducic occipital nerve resection, December 2011!!!!!

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Jackie

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Re: 3rd MRI - good news!
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2010, 08:54:39 am »
Congratulations Novagirl,

I love your attitude and outlook! Continued good fortune,
Blessings,
Jackie
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Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
9/24/08 diagnosed with Aneurysm
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leapyrtwins

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Re: 3rd MRI - good news!
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2010, 02:52:16 pm »
Congrats, Novagirl.

Excellent news!   ;D

Hope MRI #4 brings more of the same.

Jan
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Re: 3rd MRI - good news!
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2010, 02:57:12 pm »
Novagirl ~

Congratulations are certainly in order and of course I hope this kind of positive MRI and hearing tests results continue for, oh, a few more decades, at least.  :)

Jim
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