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tenai98

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Re: surgery
« on: April 08, 2009, 04:52:10 pm »
surgery went fine, doing ok
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14mmX11mmX11mm left ear
TRANSLAB 04/07/09 2cms at time of surgery
Dr. Benoit and Schramm, Ottawa Civic Campus
SSD ,some facial numbness
Baha surgery sept 22/09
residual tumor 13mmX7mmX8mm
2016 new growth.  25mmX21mmX22mm
cyberknife on June 7

anissa

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Re: surgery
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2009, 05:24:32 pm »
Jo, so glad to hear the surgery went fine.  Please pass along my well wishes and prayers for a good recovery.  How long was it?  Can you share any details?  I assume Jo is not the poster here, thank you whoever you are for letting us know. 
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2/11/09 Diagnosed AN 2.1cm
2/26/09 Consult with Dr. Clough Shelton, U of Utah
4/1/09 Translab with Shelton & Couldwell
--little teensy bit of tumor or cells on facial nerve, stuck! No facial weakness, Rt side SSD
4/8/10 1-yr MRI, "Looks great!"

cindyj

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Re: surgery
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2009, 07:26:26 pm »
Oh, good!  Been wondering about her all day - thanks for letting us know!

Do give her our best,

Cindy
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rt side 1.5 cm - Translab on 11/07/08 Dr. Friedman & Dr. Schwartz of House Ear Institute,
feeling great!

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Re: surgery
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2009, 07:47:53 pm »
Thanks for the update, glad to hear it. Best wishes!

I'm betting it is one of her sons posting.  ;)

Steve
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8 mm left AN June 2007,  CK at Stanford Sept 2007.
Hearing lasted a while, but left side is deaf now.
Right side is weak too. Life is quiet.

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Re: surgery
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2009, 09:58:13 pm »
Thank you for the update. We wish her well and a good recovery!
Keri
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1.5 left side; hearing loss; translab scheduled for 1/29/09 at Univ of MD at Baltimore
My head feels weird!!

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Re: surgery
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2009, 04:11:24 am »
More thoughts and prayers coming your way, Jo.
To whom ever is posting the updates - thanks!

Sincerely,
Sue
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Misdiagnosed 12+ years?
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Re: surgery
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2009, 07:29:04 am »
Thanks for updating us!  You know us though, we want more details! :).  When you have time and are feeling up to it, of course :).  The first few days are tough on both the patient and the caregiver.  We continue to pray for a speedy and uneventful recovery.
 
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-Had to cut hearing nerve to get "sticky" tumor, so SSD right side.

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Re: surgery
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2009, 08:31:58 am »
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Scarlett & Richie
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1.5 cm x 2.5 cm Cystic AN - Right side
Retrosigmoid 3/18/09 at MGH in Boston,MA.
Dr. Barker - Neurosurgeon, MGH - Dr. Lee - Neuro-Otology, MEEI
no facial issues, SSD right side, balance issues to work on.
Outstanding Surgeons, I'm very happy with the results.

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Re: surgery
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2009, 12:03:04 pm »
Woo woo!  Congrats!

Brian
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Diagnosed 4/10/08 - 3cm Right AN
12hr retrosig 5/8/08 w/Drs Vrabec and Trask in Houston, Tx
Some facial paralysis post-op but most movement is back, some tinitus.  SSD on right.
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Re: surgery
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2009, 04:01:20 pm »
Hi Jo,

So glad you are doing well.  Wouldn't you know it Tues afternoon my internet provider had technical problems, that also effected the router.  Lots of phone calls to people who can barely speak English and whisper .  I was at my wits end today, thank goodness my youngest son came to the rescue. 

Please take care of yourself and make sure your family spoils you rotten!
Anne Marie
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Sept 8/06 Translab
Post surgical headaches, hemifacial spasms and a scar neuroma. 
Our we having fun YET!!! 
Watch & Wait for more fun & games

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Re: surgery
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2009, 04:06:21 pm »
Like everyone else, I'm relieved and elated to learn that Jo's surgery went well.  To the anonymous poster: thanks for the update.  :)

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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: surgery
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2009, 09:57:01 am »
Quote from: tenai98 on April 08, 2009, 04:52:10 pm
surgery went fine, doing ok

That's brevity for ya :D :D

Seriously, thank you for the update.

Great to hear Jo's okay, and that the surgery went well.

She will remain in our thoughts for a comfortable and speedy recovery,

Rich & Scarlett
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SML (Scarlett's) other half, she had - 1.5 cm x 2.5 cm Cystic AN - Right side
Retrosigmoid on 3/18/09 at MGH in Boston, MA. Dr. Barker & Dr. Lee of MGH/MEEI
no facial issues, SSD right side, balance issues to work on.
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Re: surgery
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2009, 03:45:28 pm »
A positive update is great!  Thanks and please send warm wishes from Marci.
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Re: surgery
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2009, 09:19:43 am »
Glad to hear things went well.

Looking forward to hearing all the details, postie Jo  :)

Jan
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Retrosig 5/31/07 Drs. Battista & Kazan (Hinsdale, Illinois)
Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

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Re: surgery
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2009, 02:35:44 pm »
Wonderful!
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Watch and Wait since 9/19/01
Increased from 1.1 x 1.9 to 1.9 x 1.9 cm as of 10/27/08
Right SSD, tinnitus, compensating balance
Dr. McKenna at Mass Eye and Ear and Dr. Barker at MGH
Translab April 8, 9 hours, 18 mm Tumor all gone SSD some facial weakness
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