[G. Ann]

Hi Jean & Joanne,
Thanks for responding. I'm sure the food suggestions & Vit C for the low iron count will help boost the count.

As far as digital mammograms, I am only able to get 1 per year. (Originally though back in 2004 the mammogram did not show a lump even though I felt one as well as the GYN. Mine was dx'd by FNA.) Breast MRIs are not offered at Kaiser (my HMO) without symptoms--I've never had one even when first diagnosed. I've asked my onc, surgeon, primary care, & GYN and the answer is "no" for the remaining breast. The surgeon will, however, do a prophylactic mastectomy and I could get reconstruction--I'm thinking about it. I've never had a brain scan or chest CT either.

I like the 50/50 idea. BC won't come back or it will. Worrying won't help outcome. As far as I know, I'm NED...amen, and thank you Lord.

Thanks again for good advice. This is such a great website with wise and compassionate women & men responding.