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Had my neuro consult

SusanAnne
SusanAnne CSN Member Posts: 245
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Just a quick update. I saw the neurologist yesterday. After an evaluation he believes everything is OK but because of family history (mom and grandparents) of strokes and TIA's, he ordered a brain scan and sonos of coratid and cranial arteries. If it all comes back fine he may just suggest taking a baby asprin daily. I had the sonos today and the brain scan is set for next Wednesday. I'm also awaiting results from a fine needle biopsy I had this week as well. Let me tell you, if everything comes back normal, I am going to relax and enjoy being "healthy" for a change!
Susan
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  • mssue
    mssue CSN Member Posts: 242
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    Hi Susan,

    Sounds like You have a lot going on-I hope all of Your results come back stamped healthy too!My prayers and thoughts are with You.

    Sue
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  • zzxxyt
    zzxxyt CSN Member Posts: 8
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    SusanAnne..how did your tests come out? Hopefully you are doing what you said and relaxing and enjoying being "healthy".
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  • SusanAnne
    SusanAnne CSN Member Posts: 245
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    zzxxyt said:

    SusanAnne..how did your tests come out? Hopefully you are doing what you said and relaxing and enjoying being "healthy".

    My neurologist called me last night with the results. Everything was normal except (isn't there always an "except"!) they found a benign looking cyst (3mm) in my pituitary gland. Since I don't have symptoms stemming from that, he suggests repeating the MRI in 6 months to track it. He also recommends taking a baby asprin daily to prevent another TIA.

    I also received the biopsy results from my surgeon. In a normal breast biopsy it would be alarming to get the diagnosis of fat necrosis but since my doctor's original dx was that it was tissue from my TRAM flap, that made sense in this case. He is still going to discuss it with my plastic surgeon but I am now comfortable with the determination.

    I am breathing a lot easier today and feel much more relaxed. Now I intend to get back into my exercise routine and better eating habits and I will be in a much better place! Thanks.
    Susan
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  • zzxxyt
    zzxxyt CSN Member Posts: 8
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    SusanAnne said:

    My neurologist called me last night with the results. Everything was normal except (isn't there always an "except"!) they found a benign looking cyst (3mm) in my pituitary gland. Since I don't have symptoms stemming from that, he suggests repeating the MRI in 6 months to track it. He also recommends taking a baby asprin daily to prevent another TIA.

    I also received the biopsy results from my surgeon. In a normal breast biopsy it would be alarming to get the diagnosis of fat necrosis but since my doctor's original dx was that it was tissue from my TRAM flap, that made sense in this case. He is still going to discuss it with my plastic surgeon but I am now comfortable with the determination.

    I am breathing a lot easier today and feel much more relaxed. Now I intend to get back into my exercise routine and better eating habits and I will be in a much better place! Thanks.
    Susan

    sounds very incouraging. I started back with exercise Jan. 3rd and cannot believe the difference I am feeling already. Diet is next to get in control
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  • littlelindalu
    littlelindalu CSN Member Posts: 25 Member
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    Hi there --

    Have not been to this board for a while as I have had more troubles -- sorry to see that you have had hurdles yet to overcome.

    Hope that you continue to improve. Email me when you get a chance.

    Regards,
    Linda
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