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Brain Surgery #4 Results

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    • September 11, 2019 at 12:51 pm
    marta010
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      Larry had his 4th craniotomy almost two weeks ago on Thursday and was home by Friday night. His recovery was remarkable – was alert and responsive immediately after surgery and spent one night in ICU with little to no pain or other side effects. He’s a pro and opted to go home rather than spend another night in the hospital. Based on appearance, surgeon thought the pathology would show a recurrence of melanoma but it was just necrotic tissue from prior gamma knife and surgery #3! We are overjoyed and feeling very blessed. We have a follow up for suture removal tomorrow with next Keytruda infusion scheduled for 9/19. Sending prayers out to all who are battling. Take care!

      Ann

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        • September 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm
        Bubbles
        Participant
          YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So great!!! c
          • September 12, 2019 at 2:17 am
          jbronicki
          Participant
            Ditto what Celeste said! That is reason for true celebration! So happy you got such good and relief filled news. Hugs, Jackie
            • September 12, 2019 at 4:35 am
            MelMel
            Participant
              Congratulations! What a relief, I am sure. Like they say, third time a charm, only you had to have #4 just to find that out!
              Melanie
              • September 12, 2019 at 4:27 pm
              MelanomaMike
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                YeeeeeeeHah! Boy ol’ boy thats great news Ann, its such a trip how a great deal of Brain surgerys are minimally invasive with very little pain or problems! Im glad he was part of that percentage…we will get through this crap!!!
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