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Jackie, I will miss your posts but it is important to take care of YOU! Please let us know how your upcoming appointment goes. I will be praying for you in the mean time. Best of luck!

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Jackie,

Hope all improves--will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Is there someone that can keep in touch with us, or update us in your absence?

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I will miss you very much and all the great information you provide. I hope your treatment goes really well and that that third ventricle gets clear- the new toy better do it's job well. All the best, will be thinking of you and looking forward to your return.
Trish

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We all need a break from this now and then. You and I can fight our foggy brains for a bit and get back here soon. Best of luck, you are in my prayers.
Leslie

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Hurry back, Jackie! Your posts will be missed. Take care of yourself and know that we are with you. We'll keep the fire burning and save a spot for you. Love, Bill

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I always look for your posts, Jackie, and will be watching for your return. In the meantime, take care of yourself and know you are loved and missed, and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs, TriciaK

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Oh Jackie! I wish you great results. I know for a fact you will surely be missed!! Your presence and support is such an impt part of this site.
I will you well and I hope we hear reports on you periodically.
Aloha,
Maryanne

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Dear Jackie,
I am sorry to hear that you have to deal with this previous health issue.

Hoping that the latest technology makes zapping that tumor painless with a rapid recovery.

Please let us know how you are doing and know that there are many cheering you on.

Lori

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Best of luck to you with your treatment regimen, Jackie. We will miss you. Happy holidays, and hurry back!

Hopeful

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Jackie,

Take care! And I'm praying for a successful treatment.

Joan

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Jackie,

I will miss you. Please let us know how things are going.

Amelia

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JACKIE,WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY AND LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BACK " HERE" SOON!
hAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Good luck with taking care of business! Of course we will miss you Jackie. Please try to check in when you can.

all the best
caya

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Sorry I am a bit behind in reading - but you will be missed!

AND we expect to see you back here soon! Take care - Karen

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Hoping for good news on your return Jackie and wishing you a great response, please keep us posted when you can. xx

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The radiation oncologist said that the vertigo I experienced last year was caused by the tumor located near Third Ventricle. Whenever I bend (eg. floor exercise last fall) my head, the tumor leans over and blocks the entrance of Third Ventricle. They are waiting for the Gamma-knife record (2001) from Dallas, so they can calculate the dose of the radiation. The radiosurgery will most likely be in January.

The side effect could include cataracts - which can be corrected by laser surgery. Any future problems can be relieved by a shunt. Because my neurological function has been 'superb', they don't want to do 'craniotomy' unless absolutely necessary.

I haven't experienced any problem (vertigo) this past year because I have restricted my activities drastically.

Glad there are many ways to control the tumor. How fortunate we are to live in this 'brave new world'!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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That is all sounding very encouraging, Jackie. Thanks for letting us know.
Trish

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Jackie,
I wish you the best of luck and you will be very missed. You are an incredibly knowledgeable & helpful person. Please continue to keep us updated.
Love and prayers,
Joletta

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Sorry I'm late at this, but good luck and tons of prayers. Happy holidays

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Happy Thanksgiving, Jackie!! Wishing you success with your treatment and a speedy recovery so you can come back to the boards with full force. We miss you!

Marcia