Should a woman consider a double mastectomy if cancer is only in one breast?

I have a friend who has gone through surgery, chemo and radiation and the cancer appears to be gone, but after undergoing genetic testing has decided she should consider a double mastectomy.

I had a friend that had the double and reconstruction at the same time.. that was about 25 years ago and she is a surivor still.. hope this helps... good luck to your friend.

be safe, chop em off and get some rubber ones ...

In any thing I've ever experienced it wasn't necessary to have both breasts removed if only one was cancered....that's truly a question she should discuss with her Dr.

i know someone who did that. i would say talk to a doctor and see what he/she thinks about it. if there is a very high chance of getting cancer in both breasts, i would seriously consider it.

Yes having no breasts is bad - death is worst - life is precious preserve it. be blessed

for peace of mind, at a follow-up she could mention this option to her Dr.; if she feels strongly this is what she needs to do then she should do it