Thanks for the latest update, SS! Give Anna our love! We'll keep sending it!
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SS, this is fantastic. My best to you and yours! 
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I swear that kid is a regen scrapper. She's tougher than iron. Go Cyborg Anna Go!
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Hello all,
We got Annas abdominal/pelvis MRI Friday, and since we have a small lull in our weekend (now that were taking Anna out and about in the great wide world) I thought I would pass the results on to everybody. BIG WARNING!! Between the actual MRI results and my doctor-to-normal-person translation, this is going to be a looooong one.
Findings: There has been improvement in the known left adrenal neuroblastoma. The mass is smaller in size and heterogeneous (composed of different substances or the same substance in different phases, as solid ice and liquid water), with signal that suggests mineralization (the process through which an organic substance becomes impregnated by inorganic substances). The lesion now measures approximately 5.6 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm. there is still evidence of some encasement of the vessels, including the celiac axis (The celiac artery, also known as the celiac trunk and also spelled as coeliac in the UK, is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta, the largest artery in the abdominal cavity) , left renal artery (The renal arteries normally arise off the side of the abdominal aorta, immediately below the superior mesenteric artery, and supply the kidneys with blood) , probably the right renal artery, portions of the left renal vein (The renal veins are veins that drain the kidney) and aorta (the largest blood vessel in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and bringing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body in the systemic circulation).
There is probably still encasement of the superior mesenteric artery (the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) arises from the anterior surface of the abdominal aorta). I do not see tumor extending towards the porta hepatis (the porta hepatis is a short but deep fissure, about 5 cm long, extending transversely across the under surface of the left portion of the right lobe of the liver) like before. It does cross midline and is still interaortocaval, but improved. The tumor is up against the left psoas muscle. There is less mass effect upon the left kidney. The left kidney is still slightly malrotated. There is improved mass effect upon the pancreas.
As for the liver, essentially the liver is clear. There is still questionable one liver lesion remaining. The gallbladder is unremarkable. No renal lesions are seen. The right adrenal gland is normal.
So, it seems the adrenal mass has shrunk another 2 cm and it appears to be dead scar tissue. Whats left of it still surrounds quite a few veins and arteries. The lesions on the liver are now down to one remaining lesion. The results of these studies have been passed along to the surgical team and we hope to hear from them fairly soon. We were told to call them Wednesday if they havent contacted us. Hopefully they will be able to go in and remove everything thats left.
Thank you all again for everything, keep the positive flow going, I think were seeing light just up ahead. Hoping for good news from the surgeons. I will, of course, keep you all updated.
Thanks again and be talking to everyone in a couple days,
SS
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Awesome. Great to hear. Go Anna Go!
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This is good news SS! I continue to keep Anna and the rest of your family in my thoughts.
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great to hear SS. i can't wait till i read the post of Anna never having to return to the doctors office ever again.
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Great news, SS.
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Hello all,
We got Annas abdominal/pelvis MRI Friday, and since we have a small lull in our weekend (now that were taking Anna out and about in the great wide world) I thought I would pass the results on to everybody. BIG WARNING!! Between the actual MRI results and my doctor-to-normal-person translation, this is going to be a looooong one.
Findings: There has been improvement in the known left adrenal neuroblastoma. The mass is smaller in size and heterogeneous (composed of different substances or the same substance in different phases, as solid ice and liquid water), with signal that suggests mineralization (the process through which an organic substance becomes impregnated by inorganic substances). The lesion now measures approximately 5.6 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm. there is still evidence of some encasement of the vessels, including the celiac axis (The celiac artery, also known as the celiac trunk and also spelled as coeliac in the UK, is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta, the largest artery in the abdominal cavity) , left renal artery (The renal arteries normally arise off the side of the abdominal aorta, immediately below the superior mesenteric artery, and supply the kidneys with blood) , probably the right renal artery, portions of the left renal vein (The renal veins are veins that drain the kidney) and aorta (the largest blood vessel in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and bringing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body in the systemic circulation).
There is probably still encasement of the superior mesenteric artery (the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) arises from the anterior surface of the abdominal aorta). I do not see tumor extending towards the porta hepatis (the porta hepatis is a short but deep fissure, about 5 cm long, extending transversely across the under surface of the left portion of the right lobe of the liver) like before. It does cross midline and is still interaortocaval, but improved. The tumor is up against the left psoas muscle. There is less mass effect upon the left kidney. The left kidney is still slightly malrotated. There is improved mass effect upon the pancreas.
As for the liver, essentially the liver is clear. There is still questionable one liver lesion remaining. The gallbladder is unremarkable. No renal lesions are seen. The right adrenal gland is normal.
So, it seems the adrenal mass has shrunk another 2 cm and it appears to be dead scar tissue. Whats left of it still surrounds quite a few veins and arteries. The lesions on the liver are now down to one remaining lesion. The results of these studies have been passed along to the surgical team and we hope to hear from them fairly soon. We were told to call them Wednesday if they havent contacted us. Hopefully they will be able to go in and remove everything thats left.
Thank you all again for everything, keep the positive flow going, I think were seeing light just up ahead. Hoping for good news from the surgeons. I will, of course, keep you all updated.
Thanks again and be talking to everyone in a couple days,
SS
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Okay...SS, let me just preface this with, "I am not a bright man nor a smart man".
I think...based on reading all that....and my limited reading comprehension skills...
Congratulations!?
Yay!?
I think....
Peace health and happiness to you and yours always.
Yay! More good news in this thread is always good news! >.>
Thanks for the latest update!
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I'm glad to hear more good news. Anna has proven to be quite the little fighter.
Keeping you in our thoughts SS!
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Good to hear, Hope everything works out for you sinner.
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great to hear SS. i can't wait till i read the post of Anna never having to return to the doctors office ever again.
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Super Duper Ditto!
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gratz SS glad to hear she is doing that well 
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Hello All,
We got the call from the surgical team Wednesday and they believe they will be able to do the surgery now. So, on Wednesday, June 10th, Anna will be going into surgery to have the adrenal mass removed and the lesion on her liver biopsied. Right now, the only things we know is that the team has booked the operating room for 4 hours and that Anna will need to stay at the hospital for at least 3 days, depending on how well she recovers.
Merrie will be meeting with the surgeons on Tuesday for any questions we come up with. I will be on a field trip with David that day, so wont be able to make it to the meeting. Merrie and I are looking forward to this step as it means Anna is coming close to the end of her arduous journey.
Thank you all again for all prayers and positive thoughts,
SS
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I hope that the surgery is swift, accurate, and effective. Anna has proven to be quite the fighter, so I have no doubts that she will come out of this on top.
Ya'll remain in my thoughts.
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I wish Anna the very best, SS.
Yay! It's time for the surgery! Goodbye, adrenal mass! See ya, lesion! Hello, wonderful Anna!
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Been thinking and praying for you guys!!
Hope all goes well!!
Looking forward to even more positive news by the end of next week/early the following week.
Sending those Positive Vibes your way through the ether ...
*gentle hug for Anna*
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woohoo! never thought I'd hope for a surgery for someone... godspeed and well wishes for a speedy one without any complications.
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I hope all goes well SS, but I'll be in a 20hr sleepsession donating my energy for the 10th anyway
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Fantastic news SS!!