MRI for brain mets

[Guest_lu ann_*]

Hi everyone,

I had an MRI of my brain yesterday to rule out brain mets before I start my new chemo. I will get the results next Wed. The procedure wasn't as bad as it was 12 years ago. Technology sure has changed. The only problem I had was I started coughing on the last set. The tech. said it was no problem, as they got enough imaging. I'm not feeling much anxiety about the results, which is great for me as I usually start flipping out as soon as I get a test done and have to play the waiting game. God has been really good to give me His peace at this time. If we can conquer the fear, it's half the battle at beating this beast. Please keep me in your prayers.

Blessings to All. Love, Lu Ann.

[Christine]

Lu Ann,

Our prayers are with you. I have follow up MRI's every 6 months and I find it no problem at all.

Hugs and well wishes,
Christine

[Jean]

Dear Christine: Thank you very much for all the help you provide me. I had WBR from 9/11/04 to 10/11/04, 20 times for 20days. I had MRI on 11/19/04
to see the result. Here is the report: Note is again made of multiple enhancing lesions throughout both cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres, also involing the medulla and right middle cerebellar peduncle. the size of many of these lesions has diminished since the previousMRI of 9/8/04, with less conspicuous enhancement as well. Some of the previously noted lesions are no longer apparent. There is no hydrocephallus, nor is there significant mass effect or edema.
Impression:
Diffuse, widespread Mets to the brain, somewhat improved since the previous MRI of 9/8/04.

My Question is: Is WBR result could come up later or this is it? Further decrease of the lesions won't happen again unless you have other treatmemt. My Doc. suggest MRI 3months later to see where it is. What about your WBR when you had it. It knocked down all the mets after one month of the WBR? Please help! What is your suggestion? Thanks in advance!

Jean