<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Jeanette51's Journal RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/jeanette51/journals/rss</link><description>Jeanette51's Journal RSS Feed</description><item><title><![CDATA[now what???]]></title><link>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/jeanette51/journals/8164</link><guid>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/jeanette51/journals/8164</guid><description><![CDATA[Just had my three month checkup with oncologist.....she said everything looks great but was concerned with my low platelet count.  She said it is not dangerously low but that I should get it checked out and referred me to one of her associates.  Has anyone dealt with this before and what do they do to correct it?  I was told I might need to get a bone marrow biopsy done???????  She assured me this does not have anything to do with cancer reoccurence, which of course is the first thing that went through my mind.  Was wondering also if anyone has pain under their incisions that comes and goes.  Of course this started after my visit with doc.... DOES IT EVER END????  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New found freedom ]]></title><link>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/jeanette51/journals/7992</link><guid>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/jeanette51/journals/7992</guid><description><![CDATA[Since having my bilateral (no reconstruction) on Feb. 26th, I have gone from worry and fear to the feeling of relief....went to have my three drains removed on March 7th and was given the wonderful news that pathology report came back clear... 0/13 nodes, breasts benign.  I was cancer free!  I can now begin my new life!  Even though I am still very sore from surgery, I feel that a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.  Radiation will begin the 14th of April, so journey is not over yet; however, by my calculations I should be finished the week before Memorial Day weekend.....what a way to start off the summer!!!  A big thank you to my surgeon and her staff and also to my oncologist...who I feel saved my life!!!  The center I went to had such a wonderful staff and oncology nurses who were very compassionate and caring.  To them, my friends and family and all my bc sisters that have helped me in so many ways.....I THANK YOU!!!!  God Bless each and every one of you!  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[surgery date quickly approaching]]></title><link>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/jeanette51/journals/7906</link><guid>http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/mynbcf/members/jeanette51/journals/7906</guid><description><![CDATA[As the date for my bilateral mastectomy comes closer, I am about ready to jump out of my skin.  Feb. 26th is the big day....I would just love to fast forward to the summer and have all this behind me.  Since being diagnosed in July 07, I'm still waiting to wake up from this horrible nightmare!!!  At least chemo is behind me....what a relief!!!  Never thought it would end!  

I am so glad to have been introduced to this site by my bc sister....thanks Donna!  We should not have to go through any of this by ourselves!  Any one out there having surgery soon, please let me know and we can try and help each other through it.  Good Luck to all that are preparing for surgery and also to those that are in the process of treatment.

Looking forward to any suggestions or comments you may have!!!

]]></description></item></channel></rss>