I had 3 tumours in my left breast and had a Mastectomy with 4 lymph nodes removed 5 weeks ago. My lymph nodes were clear, however, I am about to commence Chemotherapy. If triple negative is so aggressive should I be offered the chance to have a Mastectomy on the right side? I have been told that this would not be offered on the NHS as they cannot operate on healthy tissue. I am so worried about it returning-should I ask again?
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