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I've been doing fairly well - still some annoying ringing in my ear and at times can be frustrating as it's hard to hear things in busy/noisy environments but for the most part everything is great.

More updates to follow but for now in a holding pattern until December for the next MRI.]]> 2011-09-24T21:48:00-07:00 http://en.bloguru.com/dennistylerceo/113889/6-month-follow-up-appointments
I also had my 6 month follow up with the Seattle Cyberknife clinic with Dr. Vermeulen - she validated that the tumor has not grown - good news!! Nothing else to do now but wait and see - next MRI in December 2011. MRI's every 6 months for the next year then to every year depending on any noticable change in the tumor.

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I have my appointment set for later in June to get a hearing test at Dr. Caplan's office to check that too.

We're standing on faith and can't wait for the good news.

More to follow soon.]]> 2011-05-27T18:15:00-07:00 http://en.bloguru.com/dennistylerceo/106258/1st-post-treatment-followup
At any rate I'm very happy with the outcome. I will schedule my 1st MRI from follow up for May 2011 and will post findings afterward.

Thanks to all you for your prayers, support and for following this progress.]]> 2011-01-26T16:08:00-08:00 http://en.bloguru.com/dennistylerceo/106257/final-cyberknife-treatment
Today was hopefully my last date with "Lenore". As with the other sessions everything was very non-eventful although this session only lasted about 35 minutes so a bit shorter than the other sessions. This is the photo of me at the end standing by Lenore - the Cyberknife robot. I also got my official Certificate of Achievement for Meritorious character, distinguished valor and inspiring courage during Cyberknife radiosurgery. Nice touch I thought.

After treatment we met with the nurse and then Dr. Vermeulen to discuss post treatment planning. We reviewed the possible side affects and the follow up plan. I have my first follow up appointment in 4 weeks to see if I am experiencing any of the side effects; headache, nausea, dizziness/balance problems, seizure (yikes!!), and or fatigue (havent had that problem the last 3 days!).

The follow up plan is to be seen at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months all with MRI scans to track the growth/no-growth of the tumor. As I stated previously the tumor tends to grow a bit after radiation and over time shrink down and hopefully die. So for now things are looking / feeling good I dont have any side effects so feel very blessed about that. Looking forward to coming off the steroids these next couple days to get some sleep.

The entire staff at the Seattle Cyberknife clinic was very professional, courteous and caring. I was made to feel welcome and well taken care of. Our questions were ALL answered thoroughly and in all just a great experience in a situation you don't really want to be in. They made it easy to do. If another situation arises I wouldn't hesitate to consider this treatment as an option.
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Tomorrow is my last treatment and of course they are calling for SNOW - even the least bit amount seems to snarl traffic and I need to be there by 9:00 am and we're an hour away using the carpool lane :(

I'll follow up tomorrow with any new news after treatment. And I get to bring my mask home. I'm trying to figure out how to paint it like Spiderman and maybe sell them - I am in sales after all....]]> 2010-12-28T16:10:00-08:00 http://en.bloguru.com/dennistylerceo/106254/spiderman-up-close 2010-12-27T03:56:00-08:00 http://en.bloguru.com/dennistylerceo/106255/getting-locked-into-place 2010-12-27T03:55:00-08:00 http://en.bloguru.com/dennistylerceo/106253/1st-cyberknife-treatment
There was some nice light jazz music playing. I was made very comfortable on the table with knee and elbow supports and of course I took my Prayer Shawl that was made by the CFC leaders and children with me to be covered by its warmth and all the prayers knitted into it.

The Cyberknife clinic is in the basement of the James Tower Hospital a lot of concrete. Cell phones dont work down there I had no signal. Just before I went in I got a notice of voice mail I stepped into the hall and listened to a voice message from Pastor Dan praying for me and my treatment. It was so comforting to listen to that just before thanks Pastor Dan and to everyone who has been and continues to pray for my total healing.

Here is a picture of me in my Spiderman mask two more sessions to go tomorrow and Wed 9:00 am.
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