Is double Mastectomy an option

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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?

ricki 19 days ago

I was able to have a double mastectomy but I think that is because I am also a BRACA2 carrier.

Have you talked with any of the breast cancer charities who might give you more reasons for a no answer. I am thinking of MacMillan, Breast cancer Now and Future Dreams.

I can appreciate why you are worried and again they can offer support around this as well.

All the best

ricki

Missy219 18 days ago

Hey, I asked for double mastectomy and was told no cos I didn’t have the BRCA gene.
I had chemo first then surgery, then radio and now chemo tablets. They do all they can to try and stop reoccurrence but I guess it’s something they can’t control xx

Protaras 17 days ago in reply to ricki

Thank you

Protaras 17 days ago in reply to ricki

Thank you for your reply

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