Can you still get breast cancer after RRM? RRM does not guarantee that you will never develop breast cancer. Even with simple mastectomy (removal of the entire breast), not 100% of breast tissue can be removed. So, there is still a
very small chance of developing breast cancer after RRM.
Satisfaction with RRM Getting used to the way you look and feel after the surgery will take time. Most women feel satisfied and experience peace of mind from cancer worry after RRM.