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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
(113,192 posts)Very happy to hear.
bif
(26,776 posts)Such great news!
George McGovern
(11,170 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,900 posts)applegrove
(131,034 posts)Solly Mack
(96,640 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,076 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
(40,804 posts)You'll sleep better tonight. 😴
bucolic_frolic
(54,481 posts)sdfernando
(6,038 posts)Permanut
(8,130 posts)Thanks for the uodate!
Danmel
(5,723 posts)So happy for you!
IbogaProject
(5,697 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
(78,201 posts)FalloutShelter
(14,276 posts)What great news. I am so happy to hear this. Sending a big hug.
Bristlecone
(11,047 posts)relayerbob
(7,394 posts)Now ... deep breath and relax!!
surfered
(12,325 posts)yardwork
(69,087 posts)cate94
(3,060 posts)Alephy
(140 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,314 posts)Alice Kramden
(2,900 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,484 posts)spooky3
(38,377 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,408 posts)Thanks for sharing this with us.
NNadir
(37,525 posts)...from the Manhattan Beach Farmer's market and beyond.
Be well.
highplainsdem
(60,791 posts)malaise
(294,130 posts)You deserve good news my dear CaliforniaPeggy
cachukis
(3,748 posts)peggysue2
(12,441 posts)Such good news, Peggy!
You have a very good chance to beat this thing.
Take care,
The other Peggy 😊
Iggo
(49,752 posts)Raine1967
(11,669 posts)I will continue to look forward to your farm market photos.
And the moon.
Blessed be, dear Peggy.
DeeDeeNY
(3,912 posts)quaint
(4,800 posts)3catwoman3
(28,879 posts)Such happy news, for you and all of us here at DU.
mountain grammy
(28,804 posts)But we knew that! So happy to see this!
peacebuzzard
(5,832 posts)Thinking of u and looking for more news as u work through this
littlemissmartypants
(32,802 posts)Ocelot II
(129,722 posts)tavernier
(14,364 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
(102,432 posts)made my Day
democrank
(12,380 posts)Such wonderful news!
mwmisses4289
(3,541 posts)Hope22
(4,543 posts)Im so happy for this wonderful news!😊💗💗🙏🏼💐
Billsdaughter
(132 posts)So relieved for you and us! Here's to staying on the upswing Peggy!
AllyCat
(18,655 posts)Thank you for telling us!
FakeNoose
(40,705 posts)
multigraincracker
(37,162 posts)They did an MRI of my brain and said they didnt find anything.
Exp
(818 posts)HeartsCanHope
(1,550 posts)leftstreet
(39,501 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,608 posts)True Dough
(26,083 posts)is PICTURE PERFECT!
California Peggy rolls on! Give us another 25 years, at least!
DaBronx
(758 posts)Happy for you!
2naSalit
(100,951 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
(11,990 posts)choie
(6,801 posts)I can only imagine how scary this has been. Im so happy for you!
Tree Lady
(13,104 posts)What a relief! Medical stuff can be so scary.
Rhiannon12866
(252,130 posts)We can't imagine DU without your kind and interesting posts!
livetohike
(24,077 posts)it coming!
kimbutgar
(26,979 posts)Sending you more healing thoughts!
vapor2
(4,112 posts)summer_in_TX
(4,064 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(13,415 posts)Bettie
(19,445 posts)that you are OK!
calimary
(89,289 posts)Congrats, Peggy! You deserve it.
Turbineguy
(39,909 posts)Deuxcents
(25,991 posts)fierywoman
(8,539 posts)hamsterjill
(17,184 posts)I am very happy to learn that our dear Peggy is able to have that sigh of relief. Awesome news!!!
BidenRocks
(2,940 posts)Teacher of the Year
(228 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
(1,859 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
(2,685 posts)Stay healthy!
orleans
(36,732 posts)KitFox
(515 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
(3,392 posts)MIButterfly
(2,307 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
(61 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
(22,668 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
(28,987 posts)
OAITW r.2.0
(31,727 posts)FM123
(10,344 posts)Sending you extra hugs my dear
area51
(12,589 posts)Hekate
(100,133 posts)LoisB
(12,552 posts)barbtries
(31,215 posts)you're gonna beat this.
FuzzyRabbit
(2,203 posts)Codifer
(1,184 posts)That is great news k
Grumpy Old Guy
(4,253 posts)murielm99
(32,817 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
(6,765 posts)My wife got to ring the bell, just before our trip to Greece.
Best of luck with the rest of your treatments.
Randomthought
(1,013 posts)All the best
boonecreek
(1,429 posts)So happy for you.
ShazzieB
(22,333 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
(11,110 posts)Farmer's market pictures will be extra enjoyable now!
KPN
(17,201 posts)waiting for the results and then a clear interpretation.
niyad
(130,444 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
(362 posts)We could all use something to smile about.
Best wishes Peggy.
sueh
(1,942 posts)oldtime dfl_er
(7,166 posts)Best news ever!
DarthDem
(5,448 posts)What fantastic news!!!!! Congrats, Peggy. Couldnt have happened to a nicer person.
soldierant
(9,303 posts)Does it mean you're about to ring the bell? Or is that still in the future?
mobeau69
(12,259 posts)Dear_Prudence
(1,112 posts)Take care, CaliforniaPeggy
flor-de-jasmim
(2,267 posts)when I read about "abnormal enhancement", my mind went first to plastic surgery!!
Stay healthy.
LudwigPastorius
(14,376 posts)irisblue
(37,048 posts)🪅🎉🥳🎊🪅🎉🥳
samplegirl
(13,812 posts)Sending you healing vibes
Duncanpup
(15,651 posts)rurallib
(64,607 posts)mnhtnbb
(33,212 posts)What a relief.
HAB911
(10,346 posts)We are with you!
TexLaProgressive
(12,702 posts)A brain like yours would needs to be healthy 😀
gilpo
(730 posts)dawn5651
(748 posts)gademocrat7
(11,840 posts)Onward and upward! Sending a bouquet of love and hugs🤗
marble falls
(71,394 posts)BumRushDaShow
(167,106 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
(15,324 posts)We are all giving a sigh of relief!
Walleye
(44,039 posts)Mad_Dem_X
(10,149 posts)I'm so happy to hear that!
cyndensco
(1,766 posts)I can only imagine how scary it was for you to wait for the results. Great news!
TheJillMill
(73 posts)Wonderful news!
70sEraVet
(5,347 posts)tblue37
(68,340 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,259 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
(17,438 posts)Eye-watering news, in fact.
riversedge
(80,026 posts)farmbo
(3,152 posts)More years of wonderful photos!
Ilsa
(64,025 posts)There isn't a more deserving person for such great news.
Fla Dem
(27,480 posts)Clouds Passing
(7,446 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,510 posts)I couldn't be more thrilled for you!
Jean Genie
(539 posts)Very happy for you!
Rebl2
(17,525 posts)is wonderful news!
justaprogressive
(6,578 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
(3,449 posts)Your posts are always a joy. Especially the farmer's market pics. Keep 'em coming!
1WorldHope
(1,907 posts)Moostache
(11,094 posts)Hope you are doing well and continue to for many years to come!
flying_wahini
(8,254 posts)snacker
(3,650 posts)Great news!
MontanaMama
(24,644 posts)Wonderful news on this Monday morning. Blessings!
TuxedoKat
(3,840 posts)Wishing you continued good news and health!!! Hugs and prayers too!!!
evolves
(5,777 posts)What a relief!
FemDemERA
(703 posts)So happy for you. Best thing Ive read this morning. Hope healing continues for you.
bluescribbler
(2,480 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
(12,182 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
(26,259 posts)lark
(25,955 posts)We need the good people to stay around.
Maj. Dude
(37 posts)an MRI north of my shoulders, the description would stop at, abnormal.
CaptainTruth
(8,076 posts)TBF
(35,975 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
(8,184 posts)All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
GoneOffShore
(18,007 posts)This is fantastic news!
malthaussen
(18,477 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
(25,208 posts)urbanhermit
(861 posts)COL Mustard
(8,062 posts)PikaBlue
(469 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
(103 posts)It's in such short supply lately. Thanks for bringing us something to cheer about today!
StrictlyRockers
(3,933 posts)Congrats, Peggy!
Skittles
(170,184 posts)it saw you coming, girl!
CousinIT
(12,357 posts)That means we get to keep you around DU for much longer!
11 Bravo
(24,292 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
(5,434 posts)GopherGal
(2,841 posts)Good job!
Hang in there and cancel out a MAGAt voter in 2028! (And 2026)
MustLoveBeagles
(15,158 posts)I'm so happy for you 🤩
Erda
(218 posts)I am happy for the good news.
bsiebs
(935 posts)Live long and prosper CaliforniaPeggy!
we can do it
(13,014 posts)SunSeeker
(57,882 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
(35 posts)As a two-time cancer survivor, I share your joy and relief. Stay well.
Jilly_in_VA
(14,075 posts)Your brain is as good as anybody else's here!
