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Profilatic mascetomy
Just wondering how many ladies have opted to have a double mastectomy with cancer only in one breast to try and eliminate the possibility of it coming back. Also was your choice based on a genetic fac...
Hi Little Red,
I only had the sentinal node taken on my right side where the tumour was, this node is tested while you are under and if it is clear (which mine was) there is no need for them to take any more nodes. I have my blood and blood pressure taken from the left side but my surgeon has told me that it is fine to have it taken from my right side too.
Not sure what you mean by risks in relation to removing the tissue?
Hope this helps.
Chal