I was diagnosed back in 2012. My doctors have tried to treat it since that time. I have had 3 different embolizations and 3 radiation treatments. Finally had surgery and it is completely gone.
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ABSOLUTELY BLOODY FANTASTIC!
You’ve had the most difficult time, long time, trying to get on top of it. It is a wonderful message to receive that you finally made it!
Honestly, I’ve been following you for years and it has been really hard. I know.
Melissa, I really can’t say how wonderful this news is! Well done you! (Because it was you that did it!)
A•MA•ZING!
Richard
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Melissa, that is absolutely fantastic news! Thanks for sharing and congratulations! Eradication is the best if it can be done safely by able hands. What a relief! So happy for you today! It has been a long wait for you for this to conclude.
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Congratulations Melissa. Great news.
Merl from the Modsupport Team
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So so sooo excited for you!!! Congrats, you made it through a long and exhausting journey! You stayed strong, didn’t give up and now you’ve finally gotten rid of it! News like yours make me so happy and give me a little hope for myself!
I’ve had gamma knife 3 times since 2018, it has gotten slightly smaller, but the majority is still there. The treatments have affected my motor skills a lot, I have a limp and can barely use my hand at all. While I‘m so sorry you had to go through such a long and undoubtably exhausting journey, I truly hope one day I can be in your position too and say that I‘m AVM free!
I‘m so happy for everyone who can get rid of theirs as fast as possible, but sometimes it makes me feel hopeless, like if mine takes this long to shrink it will never go away and I should stop hoping to spare myself the disappointment.
Anyway, I hope you get to celebrate the big news and enjoy your AVM free future! 
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Great news! One heck of a journey, an inspiring story of perseverance and courage! Take Care, John
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Congratulations!
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That’s awesome! But, even that seems like an understatement.
3 & 3 - just wow!
Great news!
@Melissa_Joyce such blessed news! Please continue praying for us still on the fight. Enjoy your life AVM worry free !
Wonderful news! That has to feel great. Persistence pays off.
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Terrific news!!!
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WOW - Congratulations! This is one of those things to celebrate for decades to come!
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CONGRATULATIONS on your recovery!