Although I still have one more radiation treatment to my noodle –
I saw the radiation oncologist today and was told:
– The whole brain radiation has most likely stopped cancer growth and killed what’s there
– I’m not likely to have any more problems with my brain (cancer problems, that is!)
– Yes, it’s always possible, but likely? no.
– As for my morning spinal pain in a.m. for which I take Tylenol just once a day? Don’t be bothered unless it changes course … and I can monitor that in the next ten days. If it worsens then I will most likely get two more weeks of radiation on the lower spine. What is interesting is that I had such pain prior to chemo, and the chemo seemed to stem the pain. Will discuss it with Dr. Heyer on July 1, having more information. 
Just wanted to share the good news about my brain! :-))
And here is the picture I asked for before bidding Dr. Tonnesen a happy retirement…
Ann's Hummingbird
Hi Anne,
That’s super news! So glad to hear that 🙂
Sending you love and prayers from England. Elizabeth and David are enjoying a holiday in Switzerland at the moment and we have heard they have been having some beautiful sunny walks in high alpine meadows. Love Mary Xx
P.s. Lovely picture of you!
Woohoo!!! Yipee!! Grateful for good news!
Hugs. Leah
What marvelous news!!!!! Your noodle is cancer free – love it!
you’ve had amazing relationships w/ your docs, haven’t you? i can see why they might view you as a special patient.
Dear Ann,
What joyous news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every time I look at the lovely candle holder of two young angels which you gave to me in 1989, I think of you with thanksgiving. “Angels watchin’ over (you)”
Shalom,
Rebecca
LOVE this news AND the magnificent picture!
Super news in addition to having a granddaughter graduate in a few days ! Congratulations.
Hip Hip Hurray !!! Great pic….so happy for you….see ya soon…XXX
Well, Ann, you’ve made my day with that good news! Think of you so often and now I can think of you doing more of the things you want to do, knowing that for now all is well. (And “for now” is all any of us have!)
Love always, Mary Ann
I love the photo of your and your doctor, Ann. You both look very pleased with your wonderful response to treatment! Continued love and prayers!! See you on Friday!
Thanks, Ann, for sharing the good news! Wow, that is just so amazing!
Best wishes.
Love you, Betty
Wonderful news!
Yes, yes that is good news indeed. Amazing treatment.
Ann, sorry not to get back to you re: retreat. No kneeling pews available 🙂
What great news about your beautiful brain. I’m so happy about that. Thanks for letting us know and for sending the picture.
Hugs, Ann,
Allison
So happy to hear the good news!! Dave has expressed interest in getting you to The Summit. Let’s check calendars & find a date. You are amazing & an inspiration!!
Fondly, Wells
Such good news! Thanks for sharing. Love the picture, too. You look great. Hope to see you in church soon. Continue to remember you in my prayers. Keep on hanging in there. Love, Pat
such joy in those words
I’m pleased for you and family
Ann, you continue to amaze me! I’ll look for you on campus today – hopefully at the Village Fair!
Hi Ann. I’ve been away from my computer for about a month. Been to Cancun, Mexico for a wedding, then to Maryland for my granddaughter’s HS graduation, then two trips in NC. So glad to catch up and read what has been happening in your life. You are amazing what you have been through and all that you have done. So glad your brain has been “fixed.” We love that brain! You are enjoying life, and all that it entails! Hooray for you. You are always teaching and showing others how to live as long as we have life–that’s a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing. May you have a wonderful summer. Love, Kaye
The photo of you and your doctor is gorgeous. You truly are more beautiful than ever. Like the light in a Vermeer painting, your face reflects what is most wonderful and needed in our lives. I thank God for all that you have done for me and countless others. Went to a prayer group at Bryn Mawr Pres with a friend last Thursday and lifted you up. Someone in the group knew of you. You do get around :).
Dear Ann,
So glad to read good news for you and see you looking amazingly light-filled with full smile! Have thought of you lots over the last few months and especially tonight as I gave a massage with Stephen Yobst’s (?) tibetan bowl cd filling the room. Sending wonder-filled thoughts and warm hugs of love to you,
Leslie
That is Great News!
Thank you for sharing ….
Susan