1 year PET Scan All Clear

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1 year PET Scan All Clear

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- May 7, 2012 at 7:39 pm
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AlanM
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I was diagnosed Stage 4 (brain met) in April 2011. Just had my 1 year scan and it was all clear! I treated the brain met with the gamma knife in May, 2011. And then ipi in the fall. So far the brain met has not disappeared, but has shrunk and swelling has subsided. Anybody have experience with how long it can take for the met to disappear completely? Anyway, just thankful to hear the good news today. And thank you to all those that post and respond on this site. The information I have gathered here has been very helpful. Regards, Alan

I was diagnosed Stage 4 (brain met) in April 2011. Just had my 1 year scan and it was all clear! I treated the brain met with the gamma knife in May, 2011. And then ipi in the fall. So far the brain met has not disappeared, but has shrunk and swelling has subsided. Anybody have experience with how long it can take for the met to disappear completely? Anyway, just thankful to hear the good news today. And thank you to all those that post and respond on this site. The information I have gathered here has been very helpful. Regards, Alan

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- - May 7, 2012 at 7:59 pm
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  Karin L
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  Awesome news!!!!! I was wondering how you were doing lately….that is just great.
  
  Karin
- - May 7, 2012 at 7:59 pm
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  Karin L
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  Awesome news!!!!! I was wondering how you were doing lately….that is just great.
  
  Karin
- - May 7, 2012 at 7:59 pm
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  Karin L
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  Awesome news!!!!! I was wondering how you were doing lately….that is just great.
  
  Karin
- - May 7, 2012 at 9:32 pm
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  aldakota22
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  Great news.Love it when I am able to read sucessful treatment to fellow fighters.Prayers for contiued road to NED. Al
- - May 7, 2012 at 9:32 pm
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  aldakota22
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  Great news.Love it when I am able to read sucessful treatment to fellow fighters.Prayers for contiued road to NED. Al
- - May 7, 2012 at 9:32 pm
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  aldakota22
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  Great news.Love it when I am able to read sucessful treatment to fellow fighters.Prayers for contiued road to NED. Al
- - May 8, 2012 at 9:38 pm
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  triciad
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  Congratulations…you've given me hope today. Many blessings for continued good health!
- - May 8, 2012 at 9:38 pm
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  triciad
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  Congratulations…you've given me hope today. Many blessings for continued good health!
- - May 8, 2012 at 9:38 pm
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  triciad
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  Congratulations…you've given me hope today. Many blessings for continued good health!

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