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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,297 posts)
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 07:52 PM Oct 2025

I 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.

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I have medical news to tell all of you . . . (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2025 OP
Yes. This is as "clean' a report as you can get. Congrats, Peggy! hlthe2b Oct 2025 #1
So wonderful to hear! bif Oct 2025 #2
Big sigh of relief here too Peggy. Thank You for the good news. George McGovern Oct 2025 #3
Great news!! Laffy Kat Oct 2025 #4
Winner! Winner! You win for best news of the night. applegrove Oct 2025 #5
Excellent news! Solly Mack Oct 2025 #6
WONDERFUL news, Peggy!!! Diamond_Dog Oct 2025 #7
Great news! CrispyQ Oct 2025 #8
Yay! Keep on eating all those vegetables in the pics you post each week! /nt bucolic_frolic Oct 2025 #9
I'm so happy you are A-OK!! /nt sdfernando Oct 2025 #10
Great news! Permanut Oct 2025 #11
That's great Peggy! Danmel Oct 2025 #12
Great news IbogaProject Oct 2025 #13
Great news, Peggy! SheltieLover Oct 2025 #14
OMG Peggy FalloutShelter Oct 2025 #15
So glad to hear! Bristlecone Oct 2025 #16
That is excellent news!! relayerbob Oct 2025 #17
Yippee! surfered Oct 2025 #18
What good news! I'm happy to hear this. yardwork Oct 2025 #19
Wonderful news! cate94 Oct 2025 #20
Congratulations! Alephy Oct 2025 #21
So glad to hear this! JohnnyLib2 Oct 2025 #22
Super happy for you, Peggy! Alice Kramden Oct 2025 #23
Excellent news. sinkingfeeling Oct 2025 #24
Thank you for sharing your good news! Nt spooky3 Oct 2025 #25
Truly wonderful news, CaliforniaPeggy! Grim Chieftain Oct 2025 #26
Great news. We wish you complete remission with the lung cancer, and many more years of beautiful photos... NNadir Oct 2025 #27
Such good news, Peggy! Thanks for the update! highplainsdem Oct 2025 #28
Great news malaise Oct 2025 #29
Aces. cachukis Oct 2025 #30
Yay!! peggysue2 Oct 2025 #31
Phew! Iggo Oct 2025 #32
Peggy, I am so happy to see this. Raine1967 Oct 2025 #33
This is Super! DeeDeeNY Oct 2025 #34
Your good news makes me smile. quaint Oct 2025 #35
A big sigh of relief and then some! 3catwoman3 Oct 2025 #36
Sounds like a good brain mountain grammy Oct 2025 #37
Great news sweet Peggy! peacebuzzard Oct 2025 #38
❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #39
Great news, and what a relief! Ocelot II Oct 2025 #40
Yay you! tavernier Oct 2025 #41
Great News proud patriot Oct 2025 #42
And onward you go, CaliforniaPeggy. democrank Oct 2025 #43
Hooray! 🫂 mwmisses4289 Oct 2025 #44
Fantastic! Hope22 Oct 2025 #45
WHAT GREAT NEWS!! Billsdaughter Oct 2025 #46
What a relief! I'm so happy to hear your good news! AllyCat Oct 2025 #47
This is awesome news! I'm so happy for you CalPeggy FakeNoose Oct 2025 #48
Way to go Peggy multigraincracker Oct 2025 #49
Thanks for letting us know the good news! nt Exp Oct 2025 #50
So happy for you, California Peggy! HeartsCanHope Oct 2025 #51
Excellent news! leftstreet Oct 2025 #52
Huge relief CP!!!! Thanks Evolve Dammit Oct 2025 #53
That news True Dough Oct 2025 #54
Great news DaBronx Oct 2025 #55
SO glad to hear this! 2naSalit Oct 2025 #56
Good news indeed! chowder66 Oct 2025 #57
That is the best news, Peggy!! choie Oct 2025 #58
So happy for you Tree Lady Oct 2025 #59
Thanks so much for sharing your good news dear Peggy!!! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2025 #60
Sending hugs for receiving the best news! Keep livetohike Oct 2025 #61
Great news Peggy! kimbutgar Oct 2025 #62
EXCELLENT! vapor2 Oct 2025 #63
I am thrilled for you and your family, Peggy! summer_in_TX Oct 2025 #64
... BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 2025 #65
So happy to hear Bettie Oct 2025 #66
We can ALL use some good news. This certainly qualifies! calimary Oct 2025 #67
Good news. Turbineguy Oct 2025 #68
Very happy for you and your family with this great report and your DU family is delighted as am I 😊 Deuxcents Oct 2025 #69
Major "YAY!!!" Best news I've heard all week. fierywoman Oct 2025 #70
I hope you can do something really big to celebrate. hamsterjill Oct 2025 #71
Yay! BidenRocks Oct 2025 #72
Such sweet news, California Peggy Teacher of the Year Oct 2025 #73
Thank goodness CP popsdenver Oct 2025 #74
Great News! PurgedVoter Oct 2025 #75
YAY! i'm really happy for you, peggy. such tremendous news! orleans Oct 2025 #76
Oh, thank heavens!!!! Maximum Whew!!! How I hope KitFox Oct 2025 #77
Great news. BadgerMom Oct 2025 #78
This is wonderful news, CaliforniaPeggy! MIButterfly Oct 2025 #79
So happy for you! IndyPepper Oct 2025 #80
So very grateful Mira Oct 2025 #81
Very glad to hear this, Peggy! Bayard Oct 2025 #82
You made it to the next round! OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2025 #83
Such good news! FM123 Oct 2025 #84
Yay! area51 Oct 2025 #85
I am so very happy to hear this, Peggy. May your years be long and blessed. Hekate Oct 2025 #86
Thank God. I am very glad to see this good news. Bless you, Peggy, you are a treasure for me. LoisB Oct 2025 #87
Great news! barbtries Oct 2025 #88
Good news! Thanks for letting us know the results of your MRI. FuzzyRabbit Oct 2025 #89
Hooooooray Codifer Oct 2025 #90
Great news! Grumpy Old Guy Oct 2025 #91
Great news! murielm99 Oct 2025 #92
Excellent news. Old Crank Oct 2025 #93
Very good news Randomthought Oct 2025 #94
Great news Peggy. boonecreek Oct 2025 #95
Hurray! ShazzieB Oct 2025 #96
That's wonderful! rubbersole Oct 2025 #97
Awesome news! I can't imagine what it must have been like for you KPN Oct 2025 #98
My dear Ms Peggy, that is such wonderful news!!! Thank you so very niyad Oct 2025 #99
Very happy to hear your good news! perfessor Oct 2025 #100
Wonderful news, Peggy! I'm so happy for you.♥️♥️♥️ sueh Oct 2025 #101
Hallelujah! oldtime dfl_er Oct 2025 #102
Yay!!!!!! DarthDem Oct 2025 #103
So glad to hear this. soldierant Oct 2025 #104
Great news! Keep on keeping on. Love your posts! mobeau69 Oct 2025 #105
A big sigh of relief from me to you. Dear_Prudence Oct 2025 #106
Great news! I have to admit... flor-de-jasmim Oct 2025 #107
Wonderful news, Peggy. LudwigPastorius Oct 2025 #108
Wonderful news. Also, you are one of the few DUers with documented brains. irisblue Oct 2025 #109
Good news samplegirl Oct 2025 #110
Great news Duncanpup Oct 2025 #111
Yay - got to be a load off your mind rurallib Oct 2025 #112
excellent news! mnhtnbb Oct 2025 #113
Good news! HAB911 Oct 2025 #114
That's very good TexLaProgressive Oct 2025 #115
A huge relief and sending all the good vibes for your health, Peggy! gilpo Oct 2025 #116
congrats peggy for you and your family and friends. dawn5651 Oct 2025 #117
Fantastic Peggy gademocrat7 Oct 2025 #118
The down side is now you have no excuse for forgetting things. marble falls Oct 2025 #119
Excellent news BumRushDaShow Oct 2025 #120
That is absolutely GREAT News! Callalily Oct 2025 #121
Excellent news I know how you feel. When my lung nodule turned out to be benign. What a relief. Walleye Oct 2025 #122
Wonderful! Mad_Dem_X Oct 2025 #123
I held my breath until I reached the end of your post. cyndensco Oct 2025 #124
You're healed! TheJillMill Oct 2025 #125
Thanks for sharing your good news, Peggy! 70sEraVet Oct 2025 #126
Such wonderful news. tblue37 Oct 2025 #127
YAY!!!! this is great news! Trueblue Texan Oct 2025 #128
Fantastic news! lostnfound Oct 2025 #129
Great news for you. Congrats. riversedge Oct 2025 #130
Yay Peggy! farmbo Oct 2025 #131
That's fantastic news! Ilsa Oct 2025 #132
Wonderful and big relief news for you. Happy for you and your family Fla Dem Oct 2025 #133
That is excellent news, CP 😁 Clouds Passing Oct 2025 #134
That's such wonderful news CaliforniaPeggy! JMCKUSICK Oct 2025 #135
Good news Jean Genie Oct 2025 #136
That Rebl2 Oct 2025 #137
Good to hear! Report translated: justaprogressive Oct 2025 #138
Excellent news, CalPeg! Mr. Evil Oct 2025 #139
Blessed Be. You are so loved. You make everyone want to be a better person. 💙 1WorldHope Oct 2025 #140
That is great news! Moostache Oct 2025 #141
Not surprised that they found your brain in a good way. Reading DU everyday is a tonic to the brain and heart! flying_wahini Oct 2025 #142
YAY! snacker Oct 2025 #143
Tears of relief here for you, CP! MontanaMama Oct 2025 #144
What great news! TuxedoKat Oct 2025 #145
Congratulations, my dear Peggy! evolves Oct 2025 #146
That's wonderful news, Peggy! FemDemERA Oct 2025 #147
Nothing wrong with your brain? bluescribbler Oct 2025 #148
The next big step cassie321 Oct 2025 #149
Oh Peggy! ReRe Oct 2025 #150
Excellent news!!!! Bo Zarts Oct 2025 #151
We value you too CaliforniaPeggy and I am very glad to hear your results! lark Oct 2025 #152
If they gave me... Maj. Dude Oct 2025 #153
Yay! Glad to hear it! CaptainTruth Oct 2025 #154
Wonderful news Peggy - TBF Oct 2025 #155
Hurray! Three cheers!!! Wild blueberry Oct 2025 #156
As I said on FB - Huzzah! GoneOffShore Oct 2025 #157
No worms? Then you aren't qualified to be Health Secretary. malthaussen Oct 2025 #158
Excellent news, I am thoroughly chuffed for you! Pacifist Patriot Oct 2025 #159
Great news for you! urbanhermit Oct 2025 #160
Great news, Dear Peggy!!! COL Mustard Oct 2025 #161
I am thrilled for you! PikaBlue Oct 2025 #162
Hurrah for this GOOD NEWS! VTderry Oct 2025 #163
Great news! StrictlyRockers Oct 2025 #164
cancer ass kicking avoided! Skittles Oct 2025 #165
Woohoo! That's great news! CousinIT Oct 2025 #166
My dear California Peggy, that is the best possible news!As a three 11 Bravo Oct 2025 #167
Yes, that reads that all is well upstairs. Keep up the positive thoughts. We will all do the same. appleannie1 Oct 2025 #168
Yay! GopherGal Oct 2025 #169
Fantastic news MustLoveBeagles Oct 2025 #170
That's wonderful! Erda Oct 2025 #171
So happy to see a fellow South Bay DUer getting good news! bsiebs Oct 2025 #172
Best news this year!💕 we can do it Oct 2025 #173
I once had a brain MRI after a cancer diagnosis, to make sure it hadn't metastasized to my brain. SunSeeker Oct 2025 #174
Cancer free Heftylefty Oct 2025 #175
Yep, good news Jilly_in_VA Oct 2025 #176

Diamond_Dog

(40,076 posts)
7. WONDERFUL news, Peggy!!!
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 08:01 PM
Oct 2025

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!

IbogaProject

(5,697 posts)
13. Great news
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 08:08 PM
Oct 2025

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.

NNadir

(37,525 posts)
27. Great news. We wish you complete remission with the lung cancer, and many more years of beautiful photos...
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 08:26 PM
Oct 2025

...from the Manhattan Beach Farmer's market and beyond.

Be well.

Raine1967

(11,669 posts)
33. Peggy, I am so happy to see this.
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 08:36 PM
Oct 2025

I will continue to look forward to your farm market photos.

And the moon.

Blessed be, dear Peggy.

tavernier

(14,364 posts)
41. Yay you!
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 08:49 PM
Oct 2025

I had one recently to rule out tumor due to hearing problems. Also negative. Don’t 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!

2naSalit

(100,951 posts)
56. SO glad to hear this!
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 09:10 PM
Oct 2025

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!

hamsterjill

(17,184 posts)
71. I hope you can do something really big to celebrate.
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 09:45 PM
Oct 2025

I am very happy to learn that our dear Peggy is able to have that sigh of relief. Awesome news!!!

73. Such sweet news, California Peggy
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 09:56 PM
Oct 2025

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

(1,859 posts)
74. Thank goodness CP
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 09:56 PM
Oct 2025

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.....

KitFox

(515 posts)
77. Oh, thank heavens!!!! Maximum Whew!!! How I hope
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 10:02 PM
Oct 2025

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. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

MIButterfly

(2,307 posts)
79. This is wonderful news, CaliforniaPeggy!
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 10:04 PM
Oct 2025

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

(61 posts)
80. So happy for you!
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 10:09 PM
Oct 2025

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

(22,668 posts)
81. So very grateful
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 10:11 PM
Oct 2025

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.

murielm99

(32,817 posts)
92. Great news!
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 10:46 PM
Oct 2025

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

(6,765 posts)
93. Excellent news.
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 10:46 PM
Oct 2025

My wife got to ring the bell, just before our trip to Greece.
Best of luck with the rest of your treatments.

ShazzieB

(22,333 posts)
96. Hurray!
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 11:31 PM
Oct 2025

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!


KPN

(17,201 posts)
98. Awesome news! I can't imagine what it must have been like for you
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 12:10 AM
Oct 2025

waiting for the results and then a clear interpretation.

niyad

(130,444 posts)
99. My dear Ms Peggy, that is such wonderful news!!! Thank you so very
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 12:19 AM
Oct 2025

much for sharing it with us. Now I can go to sleep with a smile in my heart. Be well and happy.

hugggggs

flor-de-jasmim

(2,267 posts)
107. Great news! I have to admit...
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 01:32 AM
Oct 2025

when I read about "abnormal enhancement", my mind went first to plastic surgery!! Stay healthy.

BumRushDaShow

(167,106 posts)
120. Excellent news
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 06:40 AM
Oct 2025

and happy for you!!!

That also indicates that your head hasn't exploded yet with all that has happened the past 10 months!!

cyndensco

(1,766 posts)
124. I held my breath until I reached the end of your post.
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 07:32 AM
Oct 2025

I can only imagine how scary it was for you to wait for the results. Great news!

Trueblue Texan

(4,259 posts)
128. YAY!!!! this is great news!
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 07:53 AM
Oct 2025

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!

justaprogressive

(6,578 posts)
138. Good to hear! Report translated:
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 09:26 AM
Oct 2025

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.

cassie321

(7 posts)
149. The next big step
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 11:08 AM
Oct 2025

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

(12,182 posts)
150. Oh Peggy!
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 11:40 AM
Oct 2025

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.)

TBF

(35,975 posts)
155. Wonderful news Peggy -
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 12:07 PM
Oct 2025

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)

malthaussen

(18,477 posts)
158. No worms? Then you aren't qualified to be Health Secretary.
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 12:53 PM
Oct 2025

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

PikaBlue

(469 posts)
162. I am thrilled for you!
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 02:45 PM
Oct 2025

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.

11 Bravo

(24,292 posts)
167. My dear California Peggy, that is the best possible news!As a three
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 03:42 PM
Oct 2025

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!

SunSeeker

(57,882 posts)
174. I once had a brain MRI after a cancer diagnosis, to make sure it hadn't metastasized to my brain.
Mon Oct 27, 2025, 09:00 PM
Oct 2025

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.

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