I wouldn’t say it’s “common” these days that it returns after a double or after any treatment whether it’s a lumpectomy single mastectomy, rads Chemo etc. I’ve had a double and that has certainly reduced my risk of it returning in my boobs hence why I did it as I’ve read about it coming back in the same side or the other boob too much for my liking and as I have none now and I’ve been told it’s very unlikely to return or recur somewhere else (maybe 10%) but there’s no guarantees the longer you go without a recurrence the less likely you are for that to happen. But of course it still can look at Olivia Newton John she’s just had a recurrence last year after 20 years in her spine and she’s had a totally organic diet etc I just don’t think about it anymore otherwise it will just consume my life. I’m happy with the decision I made to get them both of and just hope and pray the fucker never comes back. But I do still enjoy life I walk every morning eat as well as I can but don’t get all anal about it if I want chocolate cake I just eat it or have a glass of wine if I feel like it. There’s no point focusing on the “what if’s” its a waste of time. I’m grateful I got it early grsteful I got through surgery and treatment and live life life the best way I can. That’s it.... simple. Margie xxx