Hi. I only had cancer showing in my left breast and it was triple negative. I opted for a bilateral mastectomy even though the right breast looked clear on an mri. (The breast surgeon said she usually recommends bilateral for triple negative patients, even if the cancer shows only in one breast.)

During surgery, the pathology of the right breast showed atypical cells that did not appear on the mri, so I am glad we took the bilateral approach.

I did have reconstruction and I’m pleased with the symmetry and the outcome.

Good luck!