I have medical news to tell all of you . . .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

My oncology doctor wanted me to get an MRI of my brain, to make sure that there are no cancer cells in there.

The MRI happened yesterday and today I got the results.

The report said:

IMPRESSION
No evidence of infarct, hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, mass effect, or abnormal enhancement.

I couldn't figure this out, so I texted one of my doctors and he told me that I'm fine. There is no cancer in my brain.

Big sigh of relief!


PS--I'm going to give each person a rec as soon as I've read what they said. Remember that I value all of you and what you say.

[hlthe2b]

1. Yes. This is as "clean' a report as you can get. Congrats, Peggy!

Very happy to hear.

[bif]

2. So wonderful to hear!

Such great news!

[George McGovern]

3. Big sigh of relief here too Peggy. Thank You for the good news.

[Laffy Kat]

4. Great news!!

[applegrove]

5. Winner! Winner! You win for best news of the night.

[Solly Mack]

6. Excellent news!

[Diamond_Dog]

7. WONDERFUL news, Peggy!!!

Why do we so often get medical reports (from a “Patient Portal” or whatever) before we can talk to our doctor?
Sometimes it causes needless worry. So glad to hear your news was good!

[CrispyQ]

8. Great news!

You'll sleep better tonight. 😴

[bucolic_frolic]

9. Yay! Keep on eating all those vegetables in the pics you post each week! /nt

[sdfernando]

10. I'm so happy you are A-OK!! /nt

[Permanut]

11. Great news!

Thanks for the uodate!

[Danmel]

12. That's great Peggy!

So happy for you!

[IbogaProject]

13. Great news

Usually when you get the result before a call the news is more than likely better. Best wishes for an easy, speedy and successful course of treatment.

[SheltieLover]

14. Great news, Peggy!

[FalloutShelter]

15. OMG Peggy

What great news. I am so happy to hear this. Sending a big hug.

[Bristlecone]

16. So glad to hear!

[relayerbob]

17. That is excellent news!!

Now ... deep breath and relax!!

[surfered]

18. Yippee!

[yardwork]

19. What good news! I'm happy to hear this.

[cate94]

20. Wonderful news!

[Alephy]

21. Congratulations!

[JohnnyLib2]

22. So glad to hear this!

[Alice Kramden]

23. Super happy for you, Peggy!

[sinkingfeeling]

24. Excellent news.

[spooky3]

25. Thank you for sharing your good news! Nt

[Grim Chieftain]

26. Truly wonderful news, CaliforniaPeggy!

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[NNadir]

27. Great news. We wish you complete remission with the lung cancer, and many more years of beautiful photos...

...from the Manhattan Beach Farmer's market and beyond.

Be well.

[highplainsdem]

28. Such good news, Peggy! Thanks for the update!

[malaise]

29. Great news

You deserve good news my dear CaliforniaPeggy

[cachukis]

30. Aces.

[peggysue2]

31. Yay!!

Such good news, Peggy!

You have a very good chance to beat this thing.

Take care,

The other Peggy 😊

[Iggo]

32. Phew!

[Raine1967]

33. Peggy, I am so happy to see this.

I will continue to look forward to your farm market photos.

And the moon.

Blessed be, dear Peggy.

[DeeDeeNY]

34. This is Super!

[quaint]

35. Your good news makes me smile.

[3catwoman3]

36. A big sigh of relief and then some!

Such happy news, for you and all of us here at DU.

[mountain grammy]

37. Sounds like a good brain

But we knew that! So happy to see this!

[peacebuzzard]

38. Great news sweet Peggy!

Thinking of u and looking for more news as u work through this

[littlemissmartypants]

39. ❤️

[Ocelot II]

40. Great news, and what a relief!

[tavernier]

41. Yay you!

I had one recently to rule out tumor due to hearing problems. Also negative. Don’t know if I was happiest about the absence of a tumor or the verification that I actually have a brain.

Happy for your good news!

[proud patriot]

42. Great News

made my Day

[democrank]

43. And onward you go, CaliforniaPeggy.

Such wonderful news!

[mwmisses4289]

44. Hooray! 🫂

[Hope22]

45. Fantastic!

I’m so happy for this wonderful news!😊💗💗🙏🏼💐

[Billsdaughter]

46. WHAT GREAT NEWS!!

So relieved for you and us! Here's to staying on the upswing Peggy!

[AllyCat]

47. What a relief! I'm so happy to hear your good news!

Thank you for telling us!

[FakeNoose]

48. This is awesome news! I'm so happy for you CalPeggy

[multigraincracker]

49. Way to go Peggy

They did an MRI of my brain and said they didn’t find anything.

[Exp]

50. Thanks for letting us know the good news! nt

[HeartsCanHope]

51. So happy for you, California Peggy!

[leftstreet]

52. Excellent news!

[Evolve Dammit]

53. Huge relief CP!!!! Thanks

[True Dough]

54. That news

is PICTURE PERFECT!

California Peggy rolls on! Give us another 25 years, at least!

[DaBronx]

55. Great news

Happy for you!

[2naSalit]

56. SO glad to hear this!

You are one of my original favorites here! I have had several of my close friends and relatives deal with cancer this year that I've had enough!

Such good news, dear Peggy!

[chowder66]

57. Good news indeed!

[choie]

58. That is the best news, Peggy!!

I can only imagine how scary this has been. I’m so happy for you!

[Tree Lady]

59. So happy for you

What a relief! Medical stuff can be so scary.

[Rhiannon12866]

60. Thanks so much for sharing your good news dear Peggy!!!

We can't imagine DU without your kind and interesting posts!

[livetohike]

61. Sending hugs for receiving the best news! Keep

it coming!

[kimbutgar]

62. Great news Peggy!

Sending you more healing thoughts!

[vapor2]

63. EXCELLENT!

[summer_in_TX]

64. I am thrilled for you and your family, Peggy!

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

65. ...

[Bettie]

66. So happy to hear

that you are OK!

[calimary]

67. We can ALL use some good news. This certainly qualifies!

Congrats, Peggy! You deserve it.

[Turbineguy]

68. Good news.

[Deuxcents]

69. Very happy for you and your family with this great report and your DU family is delighted as am I 😊

[fierywoman]

70. Major "YAY!!!" Best news I've heard all week.

[hamsterjill]

71. I hope you can do something really big to celebrate.

I am very happy to learn that our dear Peggy is able to have that sigh of relief. Awesome news!!!

[BidenRocks]

72. Yay!

[Teacher of the Year]

73. Such sweet news, California Peggy

I was very scared to open your post. You are one of the few people in my social sphere that brings sunshine.
California Peggy, Dolly Parton, Pepper, (my cat, not famous but very, very full of sunshine)... all sunshine.

I look forward to the beautiful photographs you will be inspired to take with this wind in your sails!

[popsdenver]

74. Thank goodness CP

that is spectacular news..............

My wife has been fighting Stage Four, for eight years, and all the tests and scans every 2-3 months show that modern medicine and cancer research is providing some impressive results to patients.

Hang in there, I will be thinking of you!

Take good care, and having a good attitude is sooooo important.....

[PurgedVoter]

75. Great News!

Stay healthy!

[orleans]

76. YAY! i'm really happy for you, peggy. such tremendous news!

[KitFox]

77. Oh, thank heavens!!!! Maximum Whew!!! How I hope

the relief of this good news for you will add to your already incredible strength and courage. Love and hugs to you and your loved ones. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[BadgerMom]

78. Great news.

[MIButterfly]

79. This is wonderful news, CaliforniaPeggy!

I am so happy to hear this! I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say we value you, too!

I wish you all the best. Always.

Best regards,
MIButterfly

[IndyPepper]

80. So happy for you!

This is great news! I've had experience with cancer, both personally and with family members, and waiting on test results is always nerve-wracking. I'm so relieved that your results were positive. Keep hanging in there!

[Mira]

81. So very grateful

Thank you for letting us know, so we can exhale for this part. I'm with you in spirit and much hope overall, and am glad to be kept informed. Love to you, Peggy.

[Bayard]

82. Very glad to hear this, Peggy!

[OAITW r.2.0]

83. You made it to the next round!

[FM123]

84. Such good news!

Sending you extra hugs my dear

[area51]

85. Yay!

[Hekate]

86. I am so very happy to hear this, Peggy. May your years be long and blessed.

[LoisB]

87. Thank God. I am very glad to see this good news. Bless you, Peggy, you are a treasure for me.

[barbtries]

88. Great news!

you're gonna beat this.

[FuzzyRabbit]

89. Good news! Thanks for letting us know the results of your MRI.

[Codifer]

90. Hooooooray

That is great news k

[Grumpy Old Guy]

91. Great news!

[murielm99]

92. Great news!

Lung cancer loves to metastasize to the brain. It seems to be its favorite place. I am glad yours did not. Mine didn't either. Maybe we will both be on DU for many more years. I will look forward to many more posts from you.

[Old Crank]

93. Excellent news.

My wife got to ring the bell, just before our trip to Greece.
Best of luck with the rest of your treatments.

[Randomthought]

94. Very good news

All the best

[boonecreek]

95. Great news Peggy.

So happy for you.

[ShazzieB]

96. Hurray!

Peggy, I am SO glad to hear this news! Thank you for keeping us all posted, because YOU are very important to ALL of US!

[rubbersole]

97. That's wonderful!

Farmer's market pictures will be extra enjoyable now!

[KPN]

98. Awesome news! I can't imagine what it must have been like for you

waiting for the results and then a clear interpretation.

[niyad]

99. My dear Ms Peggy, that is such wonderful news!!! Thank you so very

much for sharing it with us. Now I can go to sleep with a smile in my heart. Be well and happy.

hugggggs

[perfessor]

100. Very happy to hear your good news!

We could all use something to smile about.

Best wishes Peggy.

[sueh]

101. Wonderful news, Peggy! I'm so happy for you.♥️♥️♥️

[oldtime dfl_er]

102. Hallelujah!

Best news ever!

[DarthDem]

103. Yay!!!!!!

What fantastic news!!!!! Congrats, Peggy. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person.

[soldierant]

104. So glad to hear this.

Does it mean you're about to ring the bell? Or is that still in the future?

[mobeau69]

105. Great news! Keep on keeping on. Love your posts!

[Dear_Prudence]

106. A big sigh of relief from me to you.

Take care, CaliforniaPeggy

[flor-de-jasmim]

107. Great news! I have to admit...

when I read about "abnormal enhancement", my mind went first to plastic surgery!! Stay healthy.

[LudwigPastorius]

108. Wonderful news, Peggy.

[irisblue]

109. Wonderful news. Also, you are one of the few DUers with documented brains.

🪅🎉🥳🎊🪅🎉🥳

[samplegirl]

110. Good news

Sending you healing vibes

[Duncanpup]

111. Great news

[rurallib]

112. Yay - got to be a load off your mind

[mnhtnbb]

113. excellent news!

What a relief.

[HAB911]

114. Good news!

We are with you!

[TexLaProgressive]

115. That's very good

A brain like yours would needs to be healthy 😀

[gilpo]

116. A huge relief and sending all the good vibes for your health, Peggy!

[dawn5651]

117. congrats peggy for you and your family and friends.

[gademocrat7]

118. Fantastic Peggy

Onward and upward! Sending a bouquet of love and hugs🤗

[marble falls]

119. The down side is now you have no excuse for forgetting things.

[BumRushDaShow]

120. Excellent news

and happy for you!!!

That also indicates that your head hasn't exploded yet with all that has happened the past 10 months!!

[Callalily]

121. That is absolutely GREAT News!

We are all giving a sigh of relief!

[Walleye]

122. Excellent news I know how you feel. When my lung nodule turned out to be benign. What a relief.

[Mad_Dem_X]

123. Wonderful!

I'm so happy to hear that!

[cyndensco]

124. I held my breath until I reached the end of your post.

I can only imagine how scary it was for you to wait for the results. Great news!

[TheJillMill]

125. You're healed!

Wonderful news!

[70sEraVet]

126. Thanks for sharing your good news, Peggy!

[tblue37]

127. Such wonderful news.

[Trueblue Texan]

128. YAY!!!! this is great news!

We are rooting for you to kick CA's ASS! May your treatment be smooth and worry free and your journey to put CA behind you swift!

[lostnfound]

129. Fantastic news!

Eye-watering news, in fact.

[riversedge]

130. Great news for you. Congrats.

[farmbo]

131. Yay Peggy!

More years of wonderful photos!

[Ilsa]

132. That's fantastic news!

There isn't a more deserving person for such great news.

[Fla Dem]

133. Wonderful and big relief news for you. Happy for you and your family

[Clouds Passing]

134. That is excellent news, CP 😁

[JMCKUSICK]

135. That's such wonderful news CaliforniaPeggy!

I couldn't be more thrilled for you!

[Jean Genie]

136. Good news

Very happy for you!

[Rebl2]

137. That

is wonderful news!

[justaprogressive]

138. Good to hear! Report translated:

1) no burst blood vessels

2) no areas of burst capillaries

3) No water on the brain

4) No signs of a tumor

5) Abnormal accumulation of contrast material in brain tissues, typically
indicating a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier, which can occur due to
various pathological processes.

[Mr. Evil]

139. Excellent news, CalPeg!

Your posts are always a joy. Especially the farmer's market pics. Keep 'em coming!

[1WorldHope]

140. Blessed Be. You are so loved. You make everyone want to be a better person. 💙

[Moostache]

141. That is great news!

Hope you are doing well and continue to for many years to come!

[flying_wahini]

142. Not surprised that they found your brain in a good way. Reading DU everyday is a tonic to the brain and heart!

[snacker]

143. YAY!

Great news!

[MontanaMama]

144. Tears of relief here for you, CP!

Wonderful news on this Monday morning. Blessings!

[TuxedoKat]

145. What great news!

Wishing you continued good news and health!!! Hugs and prayers too!!!

[evolves]

146. Congratulations, my dear Peggy!

What a relief!

[FemDemERA]

147. That's wonderful news, Peggy!

So happy for you. Best thing I’ve read this morning. Hope healing continues for you.

[bluescribbler]

148. Nothing wrong with your brain?

I never suspected there was anything wrong. Here's to many more beautiful photos.

[cassie321]

149. The next big step

is surgery. Not great but not as bad as I anticipated. I had the same diagnosis two years ago. Had upper right lobectomy on November 13, 2023. I was 74 at the time. Your attitude is much better than mine; so, you'll do well. In fact, I did well. Use your spirometer as much as you can. It will greatly improve your breathing capacity. The time goes by very quickly, and you'll have the winter to recover. Good luck and god's speed, Peggy!

[ReRe]

150. Oh Peggy!

Sweet bab!y. I'm so glad you are OK! It's so excruciating to wait for a test result. You must be so relieved.
You're going to have a good Thanksgiving! Love you.
(Please don't worry about writing back.)

[Bo Zarts]

151. Excellent news!!!!

[lark]

152. We value you too CaliforniaPeggy and I am very glad to hear your results!

We need the good people to stay around.

[Maj. Dude]

153. If they gave me...

an MRI north of my shoulders, the description would stop at, abnormal.

[CaptainTruth]

154. Yay! Glad to hear it!

[TBF]

155. Wonderful news Peggy -

hoping the news gives you some relief and you can enjoy the holiday season! (at least to some extent, I know it will be hard for all of us given what the republicans are doing to this country)

[Wild blueberry]

156. Hurray! Three cheers!!!

All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

[GoneOffShore]

157. As I said on FB - Huzzah!

This is fantastic news!

[malthaussen]

158. No worms? Then you aren't qualified to be Health Secretary.

I'm sorry if this dashes your career plans.

So glad there are no nasty things in there. Sounds like the cancer is neatly compartmentalized and can be as neatly excised, which is great news.

-- Mal

[Pacifist Patriot]

159. Excellent news, I am thoroughly chuffed for you!

[urbanhermit]

160. Great news for you!

[COL Mustard]

161. Great news, Dear Peggy!!!

[PikaBlue]

162. I am thrilled for you!

I have been taking care of my only child (adult) since the beginning of July which is why I haven't been on DU. Two surgeries since then. I know the nightmare of waiting for test results. So far, my child's followup tests and scans and coming back negative since the surgeries. She was fortunate to have access to a type of chemo that is available only in our city. Stay strong, California Peggy! You've got this. I will keep you in my daily prayers and send you good vibes.

[VTderry]

163. Hurrah for this GOOD NEWS!

It's in such short supply lately. Thanks for bringing us something to cheer about today!

[StrictlyRockers]

164. Great news!

Congrats, Peggy!

[Skittles]

165. cancer ass kicking avoided!

it saw you coming, girl!

[CousinIT]

166. Woohoo! That's great news!

That means we get to keep you around DU for much longer!

[11 Bravo]

167. My dear California Peggy, that is the best possible news!As a three

As a three-time cancer survivor, I hate that disease with a passion, and am thrilled to hear that it is no match for you!

[appleannie1]

168. Yes, that reads that all is well upstairs. Keep up the positive thoughts. We will all do the same.

[GopherGal]

169. Yay!

Good job!

Hang in there and cancel out a MAGAt voter in 2028! (And 2026)

[MustLoveBeagles]

170. Fantastic news

I'm so happy for you 🤩

[Erda]

171. That's wonderful!

I am happy for the good news.

[bsiebs]

172. So happy to see a fellow South Bay DUer getting good news!

Live long and prosper CaliforniaPeggy!

[we can do it]

173. Best news this year!💕

[SunSeeker]

174. I once had a brain MRI after a cancer diagnosis, to make sure it hadn't metastasized to my brain.

The report came back with the conclusion, "unremarkable brain." It was the most welcome insult I ever got.

So happy for you, California Peggy. I know what a relief that is.

[Heftylefty]

175. Cancer free

As a two-time cancer survivor, I share your joy and relief. Stay well.

[Jilly_in_VA]

176. Yep, good news

Your brain is as good as anybody else's here!