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jerseygirl

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Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« on: July 02, 2010, 11:20:37 am »
Hello everybody,

This Sunday was 3 years post-op and today my MRI results are in - NO TUMOR, NO SCAR TISSUE!!! In other words, it is completely clean. I think I will be having the next one in another 2 years to mark my 5 year post-op anniversary. To say that this is great is an understatement. This AN tried to rule my life  for 22 years and was initially life-threatening. I am still weary of saying "It is all over" but the results are incredibly encouraging and mean that I don't have to think about treatment or monitor its growth. I am so happy I am ready to cry.

This forum has been a lifesaver. I only wish it existed when I had my first AN surgery in 1988. Family and friends just do not understand all of our issues. Only people who had AN can. Thanks everybody who contributes and keeps this forum going!

                      Eve 
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Regrowth at the brainstem 2.5 cm removed by Dr.Shahinian in 4 hrs at SBI (hopefully, this time forever); nerves involved IV - X with VIII missing. No facial or swallowing issues.

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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2010, 12:57:01 pm »
Eve ~

Congratulations on your 'clean' MRI report!  I'm very happy for you and I want to mention that you've been a real asset to the ANA forums,. Your many contributions are much appreciated - and we thank you.  Now, try to put this AN stuff behind you and go enjoy your life!  :)

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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2010, 04:16:10 pm »
Congrats!That is very good news! ;D
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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2010, 05:07:38 pm »
Hello Eve,

I hope those tears are tears of joy and thankfulness! Congratulations on your clean post-op MRI. Now go and enjoy your tumor-free life! We are so happy for you!!!
Blessings always,
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Nov.13th, diagnosed with 5mm Meningioma
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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2010, 09:43:14 am »
Eve,

I am very happy to read your good news.

Enjoy!

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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2010, 05:27:30 am »
Eve,

Congratulations, that is great news!

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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2010, 06:22:15 am »
Eve,

That is absolutely wonderful news!  I can't even imagine how relieved and happy you must be!  You showed that AN who's boss!   ;D

Hope you've been celebrating!

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jerseygirl

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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2010, 08:16:02 am »
Thanks for all the replies and warm wishes! You bet I have been celebrating! I am practically jumping with joy! I will tell you  - it is much easier to share good news than bad news.


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Regrowth at the brainstem 2.5 cm removed by Dr.Shahinian in 4 hrs at SBI (hopefully, this time forever); nerves involved IV - X with VIII missing. No facial or swallowing issues.

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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2010, 09:48:19 am »
Fantastic news! 

Congratulations!!!  ;D

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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2010, 08:56:18 am »
Hi Eve,

That is definitely great news! I am very happy for you.

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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2010, 07:40:58 am »
Jerseygirl:

Happy to hear the great news. Very happy for you!

Sonja
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Re: Clean MRI - 3 yrs post-op!
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2010, 03:41:07 pm »
Happy to hear the great news.   It gives us all something great to look forward to.   You're quite an inspiration!

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