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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
(112,490 posts)Very happy to hear.
bif
(26,562 posts)Such great news!
George McGovern
(10,492 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,838 posts)applegrove
(129,764 posts)Solly Mack
(96,256 posts)Diamond_Dog
(39,564 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
(40,566 posts)You'll sleep better tonight. 😴
bucolic_frolic
(53,653 posts)sdfernando
(5,989 posts)Permanut
(7,869 posts)Thanks for the uodate!
Danmel
(5,666 posts)So happy for you!
IbogaProject
(5,518 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
(75,691 posts)FalloutShelter
(14,099 posts)What great news. I am so happy to hear this. Sending a big hug.
Bristlecone
(10,978 posts)relayerbob
(7,337 posts)Now ... deep breath and relax!!
surfered
(10,868 posts)yardwork
(68,818 posts)cate94
(3,035 posts)Alephy
(125 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,303 posts)Alice Kramden
(2,865 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,984 posts)spooky3
(38,193 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,066 posts)Thanks for sharing this with us.
NNadir
(37,104 posts)...from the Manhattan Beach Farmer's market and beyond.
Be well.
highplainsdem
(59,427 posts)malaise
(291,907 posts)You deserve good news my dear CaliforniaPeggy
cachukis
(3,599 posts)peggysue2
(12,361 posts)Such good news, Peggy!
You have a very good chance to beat this thing.
Take care,
The other Peggy 😊
Iggo
(49,548 posts)Raine1967
(11,667 posts)I will continue to look forward to your farm market photos.
And the moon.
Blessed be, dear Peggy.
DeeDeeNY
(3,889 posts)quaint
(4,537 posts)3catwoman3
(28,419 posts)Such happy news, for you and all of us here at DU.
mountain grammy
(28,567 posts)But we knew that! So happy to see this!
peacebuzzard
(5,789 posts)Thinking of u and looking for more news as u work through this
littlemissmartypants
(31,229 posts)Ocelot II
(128,706 posts)tavernier
(14,167 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
(102,342 posts)made my Day
democrank
(12,049 posts)Such wonderful news!
mwmisses4289
(2,998 posts)Hope22
(4,403 posts)Im so happy for this wonderful news!😊💗💗🙏🏼💐
Billsdaughter
(115 posts)So relieved for you and us! Here's to staying on the upswing Peggy!
AllyCat
(18,441 posts)Thank you for telling us!
FakeNoose
(39,855 posts)
multigraincracker
(36,821 posts)They did an MRI of my brain and said they didnt find anything.
Exp
(730 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,491 posts)leftstreet
(38,682 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,385 posts)True Dough
(25,520 posts)is PICTURE PERFECT!
California Peggy rolls on! Give us another 25 years, at least!
DaBronx
(750 posts)Happy for you!
2naSalit
(99,493 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
(11,705 posts)choie
(6,504 posts)I can only imagine how scary this has been. Im so happy for you!
Tree Lady
(12,960 posts)What a relief! Medical stuff can be so scary.
Rhiannon12866
(248,707 posts)We can't imagine DU without your kind and interesting posts!
livetohike
(23,922 posts)it coming!
kimbutgar
(26,624 posts)Sending you more healing thoughts!
vapor2
(3,576 posts)summer_in_TX
(3,987 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(12,463 posts)Bettie
(19,206 posts)that you are OK!
calimary
(88,752 posts)Congrats, Peggy! You deserve it.
Turbineguy
(39,749 posts)Deuxcents
(25,212 posts)fierywoman
(8,492 posts)hamsterjill
(16,888 posts)I am very happy to learn that our dear Peggy is able to have that sigh of relief. Awesome news!!!
BidenRocks
(2,659 posts)Teacher of the Year
(220 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
(1,360 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
(2,661 posts)Stay healthy!
orleans
(36,603 posts)KitFox
(494 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
(3,373 posts)MIButterfly
(1,802 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
(56 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
(22,622 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
(28,242 posts)
OAITW r.2.0
(31,210 posts)FM123
(10,299 posts)Sending you extra hugs my dear
area51
(12,546 posts)Hekate
(100,131 posts)LoisB
(12,186 posts)barbtries
(31,052 posts)you're gonna beat this.
FuzzyRabbit
(2,199 posts)Codifer
(1,140 posts)That is great news k
Grumpy Old Guy
(4,156 posts)murielm99
(32,601 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
(6,561 posts)My wife got to ring the bell, just before our trip to Greece.
Best of luck with the rest of your treatments.
Randomthought
(980 posts)All the best
boonecreek
(1,351 posts)So happy for you.
ShazzieB
(22,099 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
(10,956 posts)Farmer's market pictures will be extra enjoyable now!
KPN
(17,101 posts)waiting for the results and then a clear interpretation.
niyad
(129,183 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
(349 posts)We could all use something to smile about.
Best wishes Peggy.
sueh
(1,932 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,126 posts)Best news ever!
DarthDem
(5,439 posts)What fantastic news!!!!! Congrats, Peggy. Couldnt have happened to a nicer person.
soldierant
(9,240 posts)Does it mean you're about to ring the bell? Or is that still in the future?
mobeau69
(12,205 posts)Dear_Prudence
(999 posts)Take care, CaliforniaPeggy
flor-de-jasmim
(2,258 posts)when I read about "abnormal enhancement", my mind went first to plastic surgery!!
Stay healthy.
LudwigPastorius
(13,995 posts)irisblue
(36,602 posts)🪅🎉🥳🎊🪅🎉🥳
samplegirl
(13,661 posts)Sending you healing vibes
Duncanpup
(15,494 posts)rurallib
(64,488 posts)mnhtnbb
(33,054 posts)What a relief.
HAB911
(10,214 posts)We are with you!
TexLaProgressive
(12,648 posts)A brain like yours would needs to be healthy 😀
gilpo
(728 posts)dawn5651
(742 posts)gademocrat7
(11,776 posts)Onward and upward! Sending a bouquet of love and hugs🤗
marble falls
(70,124 posts)BumRushDaShow
(164,719 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
(15,293 posts)We are all giving a sigh of relief!
Walleye
(43,610 posts)Mad_Dem_X
(10,102 posts)I'm so happy to hear that!
cyndensco
(1,758 posts)I can only imagine how scary it was for you to wait for the results. Great news!
TheJillMill
(72 posts)Wonderful news!
70sEraVet
(5,202 posts)tblue37
(68,017 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,129 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
(17,360 posts)Eye-watering news, in fact.
riversedge
(79,066 posts)farmbo
(3,144 posts)More years of wonderful photos!
Ilsa
(63,735 posts)There isn't a more deserving person for such great news.
Fla Dem
(27,395 posts)Clouds Passing
(6,765 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,842 posts)I couldn't be more thrilled for you!
Jean Genie
(531 posts)Very happy for you!
Rebl2
(17,273 posts)is wonderful news!
justaprogressive
(6,194 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
(3,432 posts)Your posts are always a joy. Especially the farmer's market pics. Keep 'em coming!
1WorldHope
(1,824 posts)Moostache
(10,955 posts)Hope you are doing well and continue to for many years to come!
flying_wahini
(8,240 posts)snacker
(3,647 posts)Great news!
MontanaMama
(24,599 posts)Wonderful news on this Monday morning. Blessings!
TuxedoKat
(3,839 posts)Wishing you continued good news and health!!! Hugs and prayers too!!!
evolves
(5,718 posts)What a relief!
FemDemERA
(675 posts)So happy for you. Best thing Ive read this morning. Hope healing continues for you.
bluescribbler
(2,465 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
(12,162 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
(26,232 posts)lark
(25,822 posts)We need the good people to stay around.
Maj. Dude
(29 posts)an MRI north of my shoulders, the description would stop at, abnormal.
CaptainTruth
(8,020 posts)TBF
(35,338 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
(8,060 posts)All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
GoneOffShore
(17,955 posts)This is fantastic news!
malthaussen
(18,359 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
(25,185 posts)urbanhermit
(833 posts)COL Mustard
(7,910 posts)PikaBlue
(404 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
(72 posts)It's in such short supply lately. Thanks for bringing us something to cheer about today!
StrictlyRockers
(3,929 posts)Congrats, Peggy!
Skittles
(169,047 posts)it saw you coming, girl!
CousinIT
(12,126 posts)That means we get to keep you around DU for much longer!
11 Bravo
(24,264 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
(5,400 posts)GopherGal
(2,763 posts)Good job!
Hang in there and cancel out a MAGAt voter in 2028! (And 2026)
MustLoveBeagles
(14,337 posts)I'm so happy for you 🤩
Erda
(218 posts)I am happy for the good news.
bsiebs
(919 posts)Live long and prosper CaliforniaPeggy!
we can do it
(12,974 posts)SunSeeker
(57,407 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
(28 posts)As a two-time cancer survivor, I share your joy and relief. Stay well.
Jilly_in_VA
(13,709 posts)Your brain is as good as anybody else's here!