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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.
hlthe2b
(112,842 posts)Very happy to hear.
bif
(26,678 posts)Such great news!
George McGovern
(10,897 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,865 posts)applegrove
(130,350 posts)Solly Mack
(96,374 posts)Diamond_Dog
(39,796 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
(40,689 posts)You'll sleep better tonight. 😴
bucolic_frolic
(54,075 posts)sdfernando
(6,023 posts)Permanut
(8,007 posts)Thanks for the uodate!
Danmel
(5,688 posts)So happy for you!
IbogaProject
(5,627 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
(76,922 posts)FalloutShelter
(14,190 posts)What great news. I am so happy to hear this. Sending a big hug.
Bristlecone
(11,003 posts)relayerbob
(7,367 posts)Now ... deep breath and relax!!
surfered
(11,618 posts)yardwork
(68,983 posts)cate94
(3,050 posts)Alephy
(137 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,306 posts)Alice Kramden
(2,880 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,253 posts)spooky3
(38,284 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,271 posts)Thanks for sharing this with us.
NNadir
(37,314 posts)...from the Manhattan Beach Farmer's market and beyond.
Be well.
highplainsdem
(60,098 posts)malaise
(292,928 posts)You deserve good news my dear CaliforniaPeggy
cachukis
(3,676 posts)peggysue2
(12,389 posts)Such good news, Peggy!
You have a very good chance to beat this thing.
Take care,
The other Peggy 😊
Iggo
(49,662 posts)Raine1967
(11,669 posts)I will continue to look forward to your farm market photos.
And the moon.
Blessed be, dear Peggy.
DeeDeeNY
(3,903 posts)quaint
(4,671 posts)3catwoman3
(28,609 posts)Such happy news, for you and all of us here at DU.
mountain grammy
(28,695 posts)But we knew that! So happy to see this!
peacebuzzard
(5,797 posts)Thinking of u and looking for more news as u work through this
littlemissmartypants
(31,685 posts)Ocelot II
(129,164 posts)tavernier
(14,278 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
(102,409 posts)made my Day
democrank
(12,169 posts)Such wonderful news!
mwmisses4289
(3,266 posts)Hope22
(4,484 posts)Im so happy for this wonderful news!😊💗💗🙏🏼💐
Billsdaughter
(129 posts)So relieved for you and us! Here's to staying on the upswing Peggy!
AllyCat
(18,539 posts)Thank you for telling us!
FakeNoose
(40,231 posts)
multigraincracker
(37,017 posts)They did an MRI of my brain and said they didnt find anything.
Exp
(770 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,531 posts)leftstreet
(38,875 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,506 posts)True Dough
(25,872 posts)is PICTURE PERFECT!
California Peggy rolls on! Give us another 25 years, at least!
DaBronx
(754 posts)Happy for you!
2naSalit
(100,097 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
(11,861 posts)choie
(6,647 posts)I can only imagine how scary this has been. Im so happy for you!
Tree Lady
(13,014 posts)What a relief! Medical stuff can be so scary.
Rhiannon12866
(250,433 posts)We can't imagine DU without your kind and interesting posts!
livetohike
(23,995 posts)it coming!
kimbutgar
(26,836 posts)Sending you more healing thoughts!
vapor2
(3,795 posts)summer_in_TX
(4,050 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(12,907 posts)Bettie
(19,296 posts)that you are OK!
calimary
(89,060 posts)Congrats, Peggy! You deserve it.
Turbineguy
(39,853 posts)Deuxcents
(25,549 posts)fierywoman
(8,508 posts)hamsterjill
(17,059 posts)I am very happy to learn that our dear Peggy is able to have that sigh of relief. Awesome news!!!
BidenRocks
(2,788 posts)Teacher of the Year
(224 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
(1,571 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
(2,678 posts)Stay healthy!
orleans
(36,676 posts)KitFox
(508 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
(3,380 posts)MIButterfly
(2,121 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
(60 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
(22,647 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
(28,646 posts)
OAITW r.2.0
(31,522 posts)FM123
(10,335 posts)Sending you extra hugs my dear
area51
(12,572 posts)Hekate
(100,132 posts)LoisB
(12,381 posts)barbtries
(31,139 posts)you're gonna beat this.
FuzzyRabbit
(2,199 posts)Codifer
(1,163 posts)That is great news k
Grumpy Old Guy
(4,222 posts)murielm99
(32,705 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
(6,674 posts)My wife got to ring the bell, just before our trip to Greece.
Best of luck with the rest of your treatments.
Randomthought
(992 posts)All the best
boonecreek
(1,393 posts)So happy for you.
ShazzieB
(22,227 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
(10,992 posts)Farmer's market pictures will be extra enjoyable now!
KPN
(17,146 posts)waiting for the results and then a clear interpretation.
niyad
(129,663 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
(354 posts)We could all use something to smile about.
Best wishes Peggy.
sueh
(1,938 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,151 posts)Best news ever!
DarthDem
(5,442 posts)What fantastic news!!!!! Congrats, Peggy. Couldnt have happened to a nicer person.
soldierant
(9,287 posts)Does it mean you're about to ring the bell? Or is that still in the future?
mobeau69
(12,220 posts)Dear_Prudence
(1,051 posts)Take care, CaliforniaPeggy
flor-de-jasmim
(2,266 posts)when I read about "abnormal enhancement", my mind went first to plastic surgery!!
Stay healthy.
LudwigPastorius
(14,205 posts)irisblue
(36,829 posts)🪅🎉🥳🎊🪅🎉🥳
samplegirl
(13,741 posts)Sending you healing vibes
Duncanpup
(15,611 posts)rurallib
(64,557 posts)mnhtnbb
(33,128 posts)What a relief.
HAB911
(10,295 posts)We are with you!
TexLaProgressive
(12,672 posts)A brain like yours would needs to be healthy 😀
gilpo
(730 posts)dawn5651
(746 posts)gademocrat7
(11,809 posts)Onward and upward! Sending a bouquet of love and hugs🤗
marble falls
(71,104 posts)BumRushDaShow
(165,898 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
(15,313 posts)We are all giving a sigh of relief!
Walleye
(43,846 posts)Mad_Dem_X
(10,131 posts)I'm so happy to hear that!
cyndensco
(1,761 posts)I can only imagine how scary it was for you to wait for the results. Great news!
TheJillMill
(72 posts)Wonderful news!
70sEraVet
(5,252 posts)tblue37
(68,202 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,197 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
(17,415 posts)Eye-watering news, in fact.
riversedge
(79,501 posts)farmbo
(3,150 posts)More years of wonderful photos!
Ilsa
(63,855 posts)There isn't a more deserving person for such great news.
Fla Dem
(27,428 posts)Clouds Passing
(7,049 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,158 posts)I couldn't be more thrilled for you!
Jean Genie
(536 posts)Very happy for you!
Rebl2
(17,417 posts)is wonderful news!
justaprogressive
(6,313 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
(3,439 posts)Your posts are always a joy. Especially the farmer's market pics. Keep 'em coming!
1WorldHope
(1,862 posts)Moostache
(10,983 posts)Hope you are doing well and continue to for many years to come!
flying_wahini
(8,248 posts)snacker
(3,648 posts)Great news!
MontanaMama
(24,616 posts)Wonderful news on this Monday morning. Blessings!
TuxedoKat
(3,839 posts)Wishing you continued good news and health!!! Hugs and prayers too!!!
evolves
(5,739 posts)What a relief!
FemDemERA
(685 posts)So happy for you. Best thing Ive read this morning. Hope healing continues for you.
bluescribbler
(2,476 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
(12,179 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
(26,254 posts)lark
(25,903 posts)We need the good people to stay around.
Maj. Dude
(34 posts)an MRI north of my shoulders, the description would stop at, abnormal.
CaptainTruth
(8,051 posts)TBF
(35,682 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
(8,136 posts)All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
GoneOffShore
(17,980 posts)This is fantastic news!
malthaussen
(18,412 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
(25,190 posts)urbanhermit
(842 posts)COL Mustard
(7,996 posts)PikaBlue
(429 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
(78 posts)It's in such short supply lately. Thanks for bringing us something to cheer about today!
StrictlyRockers
(3,932 posts)Congrats, Peggy!
Skittles
(169,648 posts)it saw you coming, girl!
CousinIT
(12,263 posts)That means we get to keep you around DU for much longer!
11 Bravo
(24,279 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
(5,412 posts)GopherGal
(2,797 posts)Good job!
Hang in there and cancel out a MAGAt voter in 2028! (And 2026)
MustLoveBeagles
(14,805 posts)I'm so happy for you 🤩
Erda
(218 posts)I am happy for the good news.
bsiebs
(928 posts)Live long and prosper CaliforniaPeggy!
we can do it
(12,987 posts)SunSeeker
(57,592 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
(31 posts)As a two-time cancer survivor, I share your joy and relief. Stay well.
Jilly_in_VA
(13,823 posts)Your brain is as good as anybody else's here!