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alwaysthere

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It's Growing !!
« on: May 29, 2009, 07:40:01 pm »
I recieved copies of the Doctor's reports from Mayo Clinic yesterday. These were the reports that they sent to my local Doctor's. In the papers was a copy of the MRI report. Apparently the thing (whatever it is) has grown. In January it was 1.5cm. In February it was 1.6cm This month it is 2cm. I'm so glad it is coming out in June, cause the rate it's going, it could be bad. The report says it couild be either a meningioma or acoustic schwannoma and that there is a dural tail. 

Anyways, so much for me wondering if I was doing the right thing with surgery. Now I know for sure that I am. June 25th can't get here soon enough.

Patty
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Diagnosed 1/09 1.6cm left side
5/09 2cm
hearing & balance problems
Surgery Date June 25, 2009 St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Mn
Surgery went great, can still hear!!!!

"This too shall come to pass and life will go on"

yardtick

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« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2009, 08:07:10 pm »
Patty,

Wishing the best. 

Anne Marie
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Sept 8/06 Translab
Post surgical headaches, hemifacial spasms and a scar neuroma. 
Our we having fun YET!!! 
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Vivian B.

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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2009, 08:41:55 pm »
Hi Patty,

Good luck on your surgery. You will do great! Keep us posted.

Vivian
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CPA AN(most likely meningioma) 1.6cm by 1.5cm by 1.9cm diagnosed early March 09. Watch and Wait.

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Re: It's Growing !!
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2009, 07:22:25 am »
Patty,

My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Best wishes for a successful surgery on the 25th.

Sincerely,
Sue
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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2009, 08:48:23 am »
Hi Patty.

Good thing you will get it dealt with soon. I'm sure you will do fine.

Regards, Kenneth
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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2009, 08:53:36 am »
Patty....

So glad your surgery is soon.  It will be a huge relief to have it out of there and get on with life!

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Left retrosigmoid 2.6 cm AN removal, February, 2008, Duke U
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Re: It's Growing !!
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2009, 09:08:40 am »
Glad to hear you have a date!I had surgery 6/26/08.I will be thinking of you & saying many prayers.
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Jim Scott

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« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2009, 02:20:42 pm »
Patty ~

I'm sorry your 'mystery tumor' is growing but relieved (as you are) that it's coming out within the next month.  Good vibes and prayers are with you all the way.

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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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MissMolly

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Re: It's Growing !!
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2009, 04:19:40 pm »
Patty,  Good vibes being sent your way.  I hopeyour surgery goes smoothly and succesfully and that your recovery is easy and speedy.

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The tumor has grown back.  Now working with Mass General.  Dr. Loeffler feels I am not a candidate for proton beam.

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« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2009, 04:50:07 pm »
Patty,

Sending good thoughts for your upcoming surgery. 
I'll keep you in my prayers.

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« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2009, 07:20:16 pm »
Hi Patty,
 
Also here to say I'm sorry that it is growing so quickly, but glad it will be taken care of sooner than later!
 
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2009, 09:26:48 am »
Patty,
What a relief to know the bugger is coming out! Enjoy some fun and pamper yourself prior to surgery, ya hear?
Maureen
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« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2009, 09:49:07 am »
Best Wishes! Many prayers are with you, Mickey
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« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2009, 11:22:04 am »
Hi Patty,
  I am sorry your tumor is growing so fast.  I am happy that you are ready for surgery.  I wish you the best and will keep you in my thought and prayers.
I hope all of your questions were answered form the Dr.s at the Mayo.  I felt extremely comfortable with both of them.
Late answers for you concerning headaches:  I have horrible headaches.  I have one about every 7-8 days.  My head is going to explode.  Some of the time I take a 2mg fast release oxycodone, yesterday I took four tylenol and it knocked it down in about 45minutes.
Nails, I took off all polish, I do not wear artifical.
I think the head was mimimally shaved.  I have chin length hair and thin, they shaved about 2 inch strip from top of ear to bottom of neck.  My hair on top of my head would cover up my scar.  I have the same bob but shorter in the back.  My new hair is growing extremely fast.  I did get some vitamins with extra Bioitin and B vitamins to help with growth, I think it is working.
If you think of any questions please ask.
God Bless,    Bell
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