When mastectomy is the only option, the question becomes: do you remove one or both breasts? In my case, a double mastectomy or DMX was the course of action that made me most comfortable. Fortunately, my surgeon agreed.
Here are some resources that helped me navigate this choice.

Ontario Surgical Guidance
Patient Opinions on Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy: A Patient-Driven Discussion in Need of Tuning
Prophylactic Mastectomy
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mastectomy/in-depth/prophylactic-mastectomy/art-20047221
Sentinel Node Mapping
Risks of Lymphedema
Lymphatic Network
Patient-centred Care
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