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Related: About this forumI have medical news to tell all of you . . .
My oncology doctor wanted me to get an MRI of my brain, to make sure that there are no cancer cells in there. 
The MRI happened yesterday and today I got the results.
The report said:
IMPRESSION 
No evidence of infarct, hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, mass effect, or abnormal enhancement.
I couldn't figure this out, so I texted one of my doctors and he told me that I'm fine. There is no cancer in my brain. 
Big sigh of relief!
PS--I'm going to give each person a rec as soon as I've read what they said. Remember that I value all of you and what you say.  
 
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				hlthe2b
(111,945 posts)Very happy to hear.   
 
bif
(26,396 posts)Such great news!
George McGovern
(9,894 posts)Laffy Kat
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 applegrove
(129,051 posts) 
 Solly Mack
(95,941 posts) 
 Diamond_Dog
(38,932 posts)Why do we so often get medical reports (from a Patient Portal or whatever) before we can talk to our doctor?  
Sometimes it causes needless worry.  So glad to hear your news was good!
 
 
CrispyQ
(40,389 posts)You'll sleep better tonight.  😴 
 
 
bucolic_frolic
(53,017 posts)sdfernando
(5,957 posts)Permanut
(7,688 posts)Thanks for the uodate!
Danmel
(5,633 posts)So happy for you!
IbogaProject
(5,292 posts)Usually when you get the result before a call the news is more than likely better. Best wishes for an easy, speedy and successful course of treatment.
SheltieLover
(74,762 posts) 
  
 
 FalloutShelter
(13,943 posts)What great news. I am so happy to hear this. Sending a big hug.
 
  
Bristlecone
(10,925 posts)relayerbob
(7,308 posts)Now ... deep breath and relax!!
surfered
(10,042 posts)yardwork
(68,434 posts) 
 cate94
(3,020 posts) 
 Alephy
(122 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,289 posts) 
 Alice Kramden
(2,821 posts) 
 sinkingfeeling
(56,691 posts)spooky3
(38,053 posts)Grim Chieftain
(808 posts)Thanks for sharing this with us.
 
 
NNadir
(36,832 posts)...from the Manhattan Beach Farmer's market and beyond.
Be well.
highplainsdem
(58,812 posts)malaise
(290,592 posts)You deserve good news  my dear  CaliforniaPeggy  
 
cachukis
(3,519 posts)peggysue2
(12,270 posts)Such good news, Peggy!
You have a very good chance to beat this thing.
Take care,
The other Peggy 😊
Iggo
(49,337 posts) 
 Raine1967
(11,667 posts)I will continue to look forward to your farm market photos.
And the moon. 
Blessed be, dear Peggy.
DeeDeeNY
(3,848 posts) 
     
     
     
 quaint
(4,297 posts)3catwoman3
(28,027 posts)Such happy news, for you and all of us here at DU.   
 
mountain grammy
(28,380 posts)But we knew that! So happy to see this!
peacebuzzard
(5,730 posts)Thinking of u and looking for more news as u work through this 
   
   
 
littlemissmartypants
(30,709 posts) 
 Ocelot II
(128,020 posts) 
 tavernier
(14,039 posts)I had one recently to rule out tumor due to hearing problems. Also negative. Dont know if I was happiest about the absence of a tumor or the verification that I actually have a brain.  
    
Happy for your good news! 
proud patriot
(102,306 posts)made my Day  
 
democrank
(11,895 posts)Such wonderful news!
mwmisses4289
(2,607 posts)Hope22
(4,274 posts)Im so happy for this wonderful news!😊💗💗🙏🏼💐
Billsdaughter
(96 posts)So relieved for you and us! Here's to staying on the upswing Peggy!
AllyCat
(18,303 posts)Thank you for telling us!
FakeNoose
(39,212 posts)
multigraincracker
(36,599 posts)They did an MRI of my brain and said they didnt find anything.   
 
Exp
(655 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,384 posts) 
 leftstreet
(37,830 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,315 posts) 
 True Dough
(24,928 posts)is PICTURE PERFECT!
California Peggy rolls on! Give us another 25 years, at least! 
DaBronx
(737 posts)Happy for you! 
2naSalit
(98,449 posts)You are one of my original favorites here!  I have had several of my close friends and relatives deal with cancer this year that I've had enough!
Such good news, dear Peggy!
 
   
   
   
 
chowder66
(11,501 posts) 
 choie
(6,261 posts)I can only imagine how scary this has been. Im so happy for you!
Tree Lady
(12,853 posts)What a relief!  Medical stuff can be so scary.
 
 
Rhiannon12866
(245,965 posts)We can't imagine DU without your kind and interesting posts!  
   
 
livetohike
(23,780 posts)it coming!  
 
kimbutgar
(26,354 posts)Sending you more healing thoughts!
vapor2
(3,329 posts)summer_in_TX
(3,899 posts) 
 BlueWaveNeverEnd
(11,900 posts) 
 Bettie
(19,010 posts)that you are OK!
calimary
(88,316 posts)Congrats, Peggy! You deserve it.
Turbineguy
(39,560 posts)Deuxcents
(24,576 posts)fierywoman
(8,456 posts) 
 hamsterjill
(16,683 posts)I am very happy to learn that our dear Peggy is able to have that sigh of relief.  Awesome news!!!
BidenRocks
(2,462 posts) 
 Teacher of the Year
(217 posts)I was very scared to open your post. You are one of the few people in my social sphere that brings sunshine.
California Peggy, Dolly Parton, Pepper, (my cat, not famous but very, very full of sunshine)... all sunshine.
I look forward to the beautiful photographs you will be inspired to take with this wind in your sails!
popsdenver
(844 posts)that is spectacular news..............
My wife has been fighting Stage Four, for eight years, and all the tests and scans every 2-3 months show that modern medicine and cancer research is providing some impressive results to patients.
Hang in there, I will be thinking of you!
Take good care, and having a good attitude is sooooo important.....
PurgedVoter
(2,619 posts)Stay healthy!
orleans
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 KitFox
(454 posts)the relief of this good news for you will add to your already incredible strength and courage. Love and hugs to you and your loved ones. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
BadgerMom
(3,363 posts)MIButterfly
(1,602 posts)I am so happy to hear this!   I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say we value you, too!    
  
I wish you all the best.  Always.  
Best regards, 
MIButterfly 
 
 
IndyPepper
(51 posts)This is great news! I've had experience with cancer, both personally and with family members, and waiting on test results is always nerve-wracking. I'm so relieved that your results were positive. Keep hanging in there!
Mira
(22,612 posts)Thank you for letting us know, so we can exhale for this part. I'm with you in spirit and much hope overall, and am glad to be kept informed. Love to you, Peggy.
Bayard
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OAITW r.2.0
(30,851 posts) 
 FM123
(10,279 posts)Sending you extra hugs my dear  
 
area51
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Hekate
(100,008 posts) 
 LoisB
(11,937 posts)barbtries
(30,918 posts)you're gonna beat this.  
 
FuzzyRabbit
(2,197 posts)Codifer
(1,116 posts)That is great news k
Grumpy Old Guy
(4,112 posts) 
 murielm99
(32,459 posts)Lung cancer loves to metastasize to the brain. It seems to be its favorite place. I am glad yours did not. Mine didn't either. Maybe we will both be on DU for many more years. I will look forward to many more posts from you.
Old Crank
(6,362 posts)My wife got to ring the bell, just before our trip to Greece.
Best of luck with the rest of your treatments. 
Randomthought
(949 posts)All the best
boonecreek
(1,275 posts)So happy for you.
ShazzieB
(21,885 posts)Peggy, I am SO glad to hear this news! Thank you for keeping us all posted, because YOU are very important to ALL of US!

rubbersole
(10,806 posts)Farmer's market pictures will be extra enjoyable now!
KPN
(16,977 posts)waiting for the results and then a clear interpretation.
niyad
(128,140 posts)much for sharing it with us. Now I can go to sleep with a smile in my heart. Be  well and happy.
hugggggs
perfessor
(337 posts)We could all use something to smile about. 
Best wishes Peggy. 
sueh
(1,922 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,116 posts)Best news ever!
DarthDem
(5,432 posts)What fantastic news!!!!!   Congrats, Peggy.  Couldnt have happened to a nicer person.   
 
soldierant
(9,094 posts)Does it mean you're about to ring the bell? Or is that still in the future?
mobeau69
(12,161 posts) 
 Dear_Prudence
(896 posts)Take care, CaliforniaPeggy
flor-de-jasmim
(2,252 posts)when I read about "abnormal enhancement", my mind went first to plastic surgery!!   Stay healthy.
   Stay healthy.
LudwigPastorius
(13,690 posts) 
 irisblue
(36,406 posts)🪅🎉🥳🎊🪅🎉🥳
samplegirl
(13,520 posts)Sending you healing vibes
Duncanpup
(15,324 posts)rurallib
(64,331 posts) 
 mnhtnbb
(32,954 posts)What a relief.
 
 
HAB911
(10,049 posts)We are with you!
TexLaProgressive
(12,614 posts)A brain like yours would needs to be healthy 😀
gilpo
(726 posts)dawn5651
(732 posts)gademocrat7
(11,708 posts)Onward and upward! Sending a bouquet of love and hugs🤗
marble falls
(68,997 posts)BumRushDaShow
(162,496 posts)and happy for you!!!  
 
That also indicates that your head hasn't exploded yet with all that has happened the past 10 months!!  
   
 
Callalily
(15,273 posts)We are all giving a sigh of relief!
Walleye
(43,017 posts)Mad_Dem_X
(10,059 posts)I'm so happy to hear that!   
   
 
cyndensco
(1,753 posts)I can only imagine how scary it was for you to wait for the results. Great news!
TheJillMill
(71 posts)Wonderful news!
70sEraVet
(5,059 posts)tblue37
(67,516 posts)Trueblue Texan
(3,943 posts)We are rooting for you to kick CA's ASS! May your treatment be smooth and worry free and your journey to put CA behind you swift!
lostnfound
(17,266 posts)Eye-watering news, in fact.
riversedge
(78,569 posts)farmbo
(3,144 posts)More years of wonderful photos!
Ilsa
(63,546 posts)There isn't a more deserving person for such great news.  
   
 
Fla Dem
(27,251 posts)Clouds Passing
(6,346 posts) 
 JMCKUSICK
(4,368 posts)I couldn't be more thrilled for you! 
 
Jean Genie
(524 posts)Very happy for you!
Rebl2
(17,144 posts)is wonderful news!
justaprogressive
(5,786 posts)1) no burst blood vessels
2) no areas of burst capillaries
3) No water on the brain
4) No signs of a tumor
5) Abnormal accumulation of contrast material in brain tissues, typically 
indicating a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier, which can occur due to 
various pathological processes.
 
 
Mr. Evil
(3,410 posts)Your posts are always a joy. Especially the farmer's market pics. Keep 'em coming!
1WorldHope
(1,745 posts)Moostache
(10,877 posts)Hope you are doing well and continue to for many years to come!
flying_wahini
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 snacker
(3,645 posts)Great news!   
 
MontanaMama
(24,565 posts)Wonderful news on this Monday morning. Blessings!  
 
TuxedoKat
(3,839 posts)Wishing you continued good news and health!!!  Hugs and prayers too!!!
evolves
(5,665 posts)What a relief!
FemDemERA
(637 posts)So happy for you. Best thing Ive read this morning. Hope healing continues for you.
bluescribbler
(2,434 posts)I never suspected there was anything wrong. Here's to many more beautiful photos.
cassie321
(7 posts)is surgery. Not great but not as bad as I anticipated. I had the same diagnosis two years ago. Had upper right lobectomy on November 13, 2023. I was 74 at the time. Your attitude is much better than mine; so, you'll do well. In fact, I did well. Use your spirometer as much as you can. It will greatly improve your breathing capacity. The time goes by very quickly, and you'll have the winter to recover. Good luck and god's speed, Peggy!
ReRe
(12,145 posts)Sweet bab!y.  I'm so glad you are OK!  It's so excruciating to wait for a test result.  You must be so relieved.
You're going to have a good Thanksgiving!  Love you.   
   
   
  
(Please don't worry about writing back.)
Bo Zarts
(26,118 posts) 
 lark
(25,622 posts)We need the good people to stay around.
Maj. Dude
(23 posts)an MRI north of my shoulders, the description would stop at, abnormal.
CaptainTruth
(7,970 posts) 
 TBF
(35,221 posts)hoping the news gives you some relief and you can enjoy the holiday season! (at least to some extent, I know it will be hard for all of us given what the republicans are doing to this country)
Wild blueberry
(7,971 posts)All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
 
 
GoneOffShore
(17,934 posts)This is fantastic news!
malthaussen
(18,301 posts)I'm sorry if this dashes your career plans.
So glad there are no nasty things in there.  Sounds like the cancer is neatly compartmentalized and can be as neatly excised, which is great news.
  -- Mal
Pacifist Patriot
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 PikaBlue
(374 posts)I have been taking care of my only child (adult) since the beginning of July which is why I haven't been on DU.  Two surgeries since then. I know the nightmare of waiting for test results. So far, my child's followup tests and scans and coming back negative since the surgeries. She was fortunate to have access to a type of chemo that is available only in our city. Stay strong, California Peggy! You've got this. I will keep you in my daily prayers and send you good vibes.
VTderry
(54 posts)It's in such short supply lately. Thanks for bringing us something to cheer about today!
StrictlyRockers
(3,918 posts)Congrats, Peggy!
Skittles
(168,335 posts)it saw you coming, girl!   
 
CousinIT
(11,981 posts)That means we get to keep you around DU for much longer!  
 
11 Bravo
(24,227 posts)As a three-time cancer survivor, I hate that disease with a passion, and am thrilled to hear that it is no match for you!
appleannie1
(5,378 posts)GopherGal
(2,677 posts)Good job!
Hang in there and cancel out a MAGAt voter in 2028! (And 2026)
MustLoveBeagles
(13,721 posts)I'm so happy for you 🤩
Erda
(210 posts)I am happy for the good news.
bsiebs
(891 posts)Live long and prosper CaliforniaPeggy!
we can do it
(12,960 posts)SunSeeker
(57,070 posts)The report came back with the conclusion, "unremarkable brain."   It was the most welcome insult I ever got.
So happy for you, California Peggy.  I know what a relief that is. 
 
 
Heftylefty
(27 posts)As a two-time cancer survivor, I share your joy and relief. Stay well.
Jilly_in_VA
(13,384 posts)Your brain is as good as anybody else's here!






































































































