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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
(112,441 posts)Very happy to hear.
bif
(26,546 posts)Such great news!
George McGovern
(10,439 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,834 posts)applegrove
(129,615 posts)Solly Mack
(96,223 posts)Diamond_Dog
(39,505 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
(40,542 posts)You'll sleep better tonight. 😴
bucolic_frolic
(53,598 posts)sdfernando
(5,986 posts)Permanut
(7,863 posts)Thanks for the uodate!
Danmel
(5,664 posts)So happy for you!
IbogaProject
(5,506 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
(75,597 posts)FalloutShelter
(14,083 posts)What great news. I am so happy to hear this. Sending a big hug.
Bristlecone
(10,973 posts)relayerbob
(7,334 posts)Now ... deep breath and relax!!
surfered
(10,719 posts)yardwork
(68,775 posts)cate94
(3,033 posts)Alephy
(125 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,303 posts)Alice Kramden
(2,858 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,961 posts)spooky3
(38,186 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,051 posts)Thanks for sharing this with us.
NNadir
(37,049 posts)...from the Manhattan Beach Farmer's market and beyond.
Be well.
highplainsdem
(59,320 posts)malaise
(291,754 posts)You deserve good news my dear CaliforniaPeggy
cachukis
(3,592 posts)peggysue2
(12,347 posts)Such good news, Peggy!
You have a very good chance to beat this thing.
Take care,
The other Peggy 😊
Iggo
(49,522 posts)Raine1967
(11,667 posts)I will continue to look forward to your farm market photos.
And the moon.
Blessed be, dear Peggy.
DeeDeeNY
(3,883 posts)quaint
(4,516 posts)3catwoman3
(28,389 posts)Such happy news, for you and all of us here at DU.
mountain grammy
(28,544 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
(31,110 posts)Ocelot II
(128,632 posts)tavernier
(14,151 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
(102,327 posts)made my Day
democrank
(12,030 posts)Such wonderful news!
mwmisses4289
(2,953 posts)Hope22
(4,386 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
(18,428 posts)Thank you for telling us!
FakeNoose
(39,794 posts)
multigraincracker
(36,808 posts)They did an MRI of my brain and said they didnt find anything.
Exp
(723 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,451 posts)leftstreet
(38,637 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,373 posts)True Dough
(25,469 posts)is PICTURE PERFECT!
California Peggy rolls on! Give us another 25 years, at least!
DaBronx
(750 posts)Happy for you!
2naSalit
(99,385 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
(11,680 posts)choie
(6,497 posts)I can only imagine how scary this has been. Im so happy for you!
Tree Lady
(12,957 posts)What a relief! Medical stuff can be so scary.
Rhiannon12866
(248,398 posts)We can't imagine DU without your kind and interesting posts!
livetohike
(23,904 posts)it coming!
kimbutgar
(26,592 posts)Sending you more healing thoughts!
vapor2
(3,557 posts)summer_in_TX
(3,973 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(12,412 posts)Bettie
(19,185 posts)that you are OK!
calimary
(88,707 posts)Congrats, Peggy! You deserve it.
Turbineguy
(39,733 posts)Deuxcents
(25,150 posts)fierywoman
(8,490 posts)hamsterjill
(16,886 posts)I am very happy to learn that our dear Peggy is able to have that sigh of relief. Awesome news!!!
BidenRocks
(2,626 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
(1,314 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
(2,660 posts)Stay healthy!
orleans
(36,593 posts)KitFox
(488 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
(1,786 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
(55 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
(22,620 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
(28,192 posts)
OAITW r.2.0
(31,191 posts)FM123
(10,296 posts)Sending you extra hugs my dear
area51
(12,544 posts)Hekate
(100,130 posts)LoisB
(12,163 posts)barbtries
(31,044 posts)you're gonna beat this.
FuzzyRabbit
(2,199 posts)Codifer
(1,140 posts)That is great news k
Grumpy Old Guy
(4,147 posts)murielm99
(32,570 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
(6,538 posts)My wife got to ring the bell, just before our trip to Greece.
Best of luck with the rest of your treatments.
Randomthought
(979 posts)All the best
boonecreek
(1,346 posts)So happy for you.
ShazzieB
(22,072 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
(10,947 posts)Farmer's market pictures will be extra enjoyable now!
KPN
(17,093 posts)waiting for the results and then a clear interpretation.
niyad
(129,032 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
(7,123 posts)Best news ever!
DarthDem
(5,437 posts)What fantastic news!!!!! Congrats, Peggy. Couldnt have happened to a nicer person.
soldierant
(9,220 posts)Does it mean you're about to ring the bell? Or is that still in the future?
mobeau69
(12,203 posts)Dear_Prudence
(987 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
(13,972 posts)irisblue
(36,587 posts)🪅🎉🥳🎊🪅🎉🥳
samplegirl
(13,650 posts)Sending you healing vibes
Duncanpup
(15,472 posts)rurallib
(64,479 posts)mnhtnbb
(33,040 posts)What a relief.
HAB911
(10,190 posts)We are with you!
TexLaProgressive
(12,642 posts)A brain like yours would needs to be healthy 😀
gilpo
(728 posts)dawn5651
(741 posts)gademocrat7
(11,766 posts)Onward and upward! Sending a bouquet of love and hugs🤗
marble falls
(70,074 posts)BumRushDaShow
(164,494 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
(15,290 posts)We are all giving a sigh of relief!
Walleye
(43,564 posts)Mad_Dem_X
(10,096 posts)I'm so happy to hear that!
cyndensco
(1,757 posts)I can only imagine how scary it was for you to wait for the results. Great news!
TheJillMill
(72 posts)Wonderful news!
70sEraVet
(5,192 posts)tblue37
(67,905 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,114 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
(17,344 posts)Eye-watering news, in fact.
riversedge
(79,013 posts)farmbo
(3,144 posts)More years of wonderful photos!
Ilsa
(63,702 posts)There isn't a more deserving person for such great news.
Fla Dem
(27,393 posts)Clouds Passing
(6,738 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,812 posts)I couldn't be more thrilled for you!
Jean Genie
(530 posts)Very happy for you!
Rebl2
(17,265 posts)is wonderful news!
justaprogressive
(6,127 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
(3,430 posts)Your posts are always a joy. Especially the farmer's market pics. Keep 'em coming!
1WorldHope
(1,814 posts)Moostache
(10,953 posts)Hope you are doing well and continue to for many years to come!
flying_wahini
(8,238 posts)snacker
(3,647 posts)Great news!
MontanaMama
(24,592 posts)Wonderful news on this Monday morning. Blessings!
TuxedoKat
(3,839 posts)Wishing you continued good news and health!!! Hugs and prayers too!!!
evolves
(5,716 posts)What a relief!
FemDemERA
(667 posts)So happy for you. Best thing Ive read this morning. Hope healing continues for you.
bluescribbler
(2,463 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
(26,221 posts)lark
(25,811 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
(8,016 posts)TBF
(35,303 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
(8,044 posts)All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
GoneOffShore
(17,952 posts)This is fantastic news!
malthaussen
(18,354 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
(831 posts)COL Mustard
(7,899 posts)PikaBlue
(401 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
(168,951 posts)it saw you coming, girl!
CousinIT
(12,111 posts)That means we get to keep you around DU for much longer!
11 Bravo
(24,257 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
(5,398 posts)GopherGal
(2,761 posts)Good job!
Hang in there and cancel out a MAGAt voter in 2028! (And 2026)
MustLoveBeagles
(14,292 posts)I'm so happy for you 🤩
Erda
(218 posts)I am happy for the good news.
bsiebs
(915 posts)Live long and prosper CaliforniaPeggy!
we can do it
(12,970 posts)SunSeeker
(57,392 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
(13,676 posts)Your brain is as good as anybody else's here!