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ellenvig

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Gamma Knife scheduled!
« on: August 16, 2006, 12:44:53 pm »
Hi everyone,

After meeting with neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists in Boston and Providence, I finally made my decision and have scheduled Gamma Knife in Providence with Dr. Georg Noren for 9/22.  Yea!

Ellen
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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2006, 12:59:36 pm »
Its a cool feeling  ;D
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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2006, 01:48:39 pm »
I doubt you will regret your decision.  Mine was April 18.  Good luck and have somebody take pictures, cause you might not remember much about that day!! 

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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2006, 01:54:39 pm »
I think Noren maybe the best in the world (best as in most experianced,
most qualified etc) on Gamma
Good Luck
And Best regards
Tony
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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2006, 04:26:53 pm »
Good luck, Ellen!  I've heard great things about Dr. Noren.  I'll be thinking of you come Sept 22!

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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2006, 05:55:21 pm »
Good luck Ellen and please give your beautiful son a hug from me!
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ellenvig

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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2006, 08:28:07 pm »
Thanks everyone!

It is a huge relief to finally have the decision made!

Ellen
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ellenvig

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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2006, 08:31:21 pm »
Katie - I'll be thinking about you too on 9/13 - good luck!!

Jane - He'd love it.  :)
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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2006, 11:44:56 am »
ellen, great news! Tickled your decision making process is done and you are in fab hands with Noren.  Sept 13 huh? Between you and Katie, certainly going to keep us on our toes!  Sending you hugs and please give that crew of your's a big smoochie from me!

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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2006, 04:56:52 pm »
Hi Ellen--Mary fro MA here.. Yes, I am relieved for you as indicision is painful, emotionally, and such a peace of mind comes when you finally deicde and go forward with it...I will be all ears (at least w/my good one, ha ha) to hear ALL about your treatment day... and after.... Best wishes always, Mary...
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ellenvig

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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2006, 09:50:53 pm »
Thanks, everyone!

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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2006, 09:17:29 am »
Welcome to the "Zapper" club   ;D
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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2006, 10:40:58 am »
Ellen,

Good Luck!!!  Hope all goes well! 
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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2006, 11:44:42 am »
Ellen,

Great to hear that!!! Will be thinking of your and your family.


Cheers,
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Re: Gamma Knife scheduled!
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2006, 11:29:40 am »
Good Luck Ellen! ;D

My dad has an appt w/Dr. Noren on the 21st.  We will be thinking of you on the 22nd, please let us know how everything goes!
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