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jtd71465

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2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« on: February 10, 2009, 03:20:49 pm »
Just got back from my 2 year follow-up MRI in NYC, happy to say all is well.  My Dr.'s said that if year 3 is the same I will not have to see them until year 5. 

It seems like yesterday when I was talking in days and months not years. 

Thanks to all my AN friends  that I have made along the way, I look forward to seeing you all again.

God is good all the time.

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2009, 03:29:22 pm »
Congratulations on having a great 2 year follow-up.  Happy to hear that you had a good appointment.

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2009, 04:28:52 pm »
Joe,

Excellent!!!  ;D ;D ;D

 I can't wait to say the same.  We are both sooo lucky that we had such skilled surgeons.  I went to Dr. Roland's on Friday and he removed my stitches.  He's such a great compassionate doctor. 

I'm feeling pretty good so far - no complaints here.  I would like to compare notes.  When did you drive for the first time?  When were your restrictions lifted etc.  We only live 10 minutes apart maybe sometime we could get together and share our experiences?

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2009, 05:01:57 pm »
Congrats!

I was in thier office today myself for a consultation.  Also happened to meet another forum member while at another consult this afternoon!   How random :)-
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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2009, 07:06:43 pm »
Jen-

Like you I have nothing be nice things to say about those two Dr.'s...I'm going to miss not going in on year 4.  Call me anytime to talk...I usually get home around 5:45PM.

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2009, 07:36:02 pm »
WHOO - HOO ! ! ! ! !     Great news Joe ! ! ! - I remember I was so happy to hear there was no regrowth with my 2nd MRI.   
Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2009, 07:39:13 pm »
Great news, Joe! It sure feels good to be tumor-free!

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2009, 08:06:20 pm »
Congrats Joe! Hope to follow in your footsteps going forward.

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2009, 08:10:11 pm »
Way to go!

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2009, 09:04:04 pm »
congrats 

i will be glad to hit 5 weeks


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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2009, 09:12:31 pm »
YAAHHOO!!!! congrats to you, it must be a load off your shoulders and god IS good  ;D
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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2009, 09:21:06 pm »
That's so great.  I wish the same for all of us!  Today is a good day to celebrate.
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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2009, 01:25:00 am »
No news is definitely good news!  :D  Now you can relax for awhile. 

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2009, 06:12:16 am »
Joe-

I know it! I was talking with my mom yesterday and I said I wanted to go back to Dr. R's before my 3 month MRI just to check in.  He is so comforting.  He makes me feel at ease and always has an answer to my questions.  It probably sounds strange to others to hear that you'll miss him at the 4 year mark, but I totally get it.

I'll take you up on your offer and give you a buzz.

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Re: 2 year follow-up (tumor free)
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2009, 06:34:16 am »
Joe,

I can't believe it's already 2 yrs... seems like yesterday! Congrats on the news and continued wellness wishes coming your way! :)

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