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v357139

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SIX MONTH MRI
« on: June 22, 2014, 08:16:48 pm »
I am happy to bring some more good news to the forum.  Just had my six month MRI and both doctors say it looks very good.  Either no tumor at all, or a very small remnant.  Next MRI in nine months.  I am particularly impressed with Dr Schwartz.  When I said I did not fully understand the first readout of the MRI, he sent me a detailed email along with pictures of my MRI where he marked the areas he was describing.  Really excellent for someone like me who needed a detailed explanation.

As far as recovery I am walking, biking, mowing the lawn, cleaned the gutters, moving big rocks, etc.  Doing great!!!  There are great doctors elsewhere, but I am still glad I traveled to House for my personal AN journey.  It is a great option.
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Dx 2.6 cm Nov 2012, 35% hearing loss.  Grew to 3.5 cm Oct 2013.  Pre-op total hearing loss, left side tongue numb.  Translab Nov 2013 House Clinic.  Post-op no permanent facial or other issues.  Tongue much improved.  Great result!!

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Re: SIX MONTH MRI
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2014, 03:34:38 pm »
Rich ~

Congratulations! Thanks for this very encouraging update.  :)

Jim
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4.5 cm AN diagnosed 5/06.  Retrosigmoid surgery 6/06.  Follow-up FSR completed 10/06.  Tumor shrinkage & necrosis noted on last MRI.  Life is good. 

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Re: SIX MONTH MRI
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2014, 10:41:02 pm »
Glad to hear the MRI looked good. I have my 6-month post-op MRI next week and am anxious to see what it will show.
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Re: SIX MONTH MRI
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2014, 08:51:08 pm »
I am very happy I can bring good news to the forum.  I was such a worrier.  There are so many good results happening.  For all those worriers like I was, focus on what you can control.  Pick doctors with a lot of experience and great track records.  Then you have given yourself a very good chance at a great result, and that's all anyone can ask.

If anyone out there is overly anxious and would like to hear my story, please feel free to PM me.  God Bless.
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Dx 2.6 cm Nov 2012, 35% hearing loss.  Grew to 3.5 cm Oct 2013.  Pre-op total hearing loss, left side tongue numb.  Translab Nov 2013 House Clinic.  Post-op no permanent facial or other issues.  Tongue much improved.  Great result!!

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Re: SIX MONTH MRI
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2014, 02:26:32 am »
Rich-

Great news!  Congrats!  Now you can enjoy this heat in peace!  ;) 

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Re: SIX MONTH MRI
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2014, 09:57:24 am »
Hi Sam thanks.  How are you doing?
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Dx 2.6 cm Nov 2012, 35% hearing loss.  Grew to 3.5 cm Oct 2013.  Pre-op total hearing loss, left side tongue numb.  Translab Nov 2013 House Clinic.  Post-op no permanent facial or other issues.  Tongue much improved.  Great result!!
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