[BonnieR]

My situation was similar to Mary Jo's in that at my diagnosis I was told that my other breast had "suspicious" areas that would need biopsy, further evaluation etc. And, even if negative, would require close monitoring. I had the sense I would always be waiting for the other shoe to drop. My surgeon said she is usually more conservative but understood why I wanted to have both sides done. I am in my 60s and did not want to experience additional surgical proceedures so have opted for no reconstruction. I am fine with that.