Hello Ann,
I have never counseled a mom in this situation, but I work in radiation
protection in the nuclear industry.

There is no effect on milk due to external radiation. None. Depending on the
dose, there may be damage to the mammary tissue and, as a consequence, a
reduction or even full loss of milk production.

Verónica

Verónica Garea, LLLL, PhD Engineering Physics
"La felicidad se alcanza cuando lo que uno piensa, lo que uno dice y lo que
uno hace están en armonía / Happiness is when what you think, what you say,
and what you do are in harmony.". - Gandhi



  3. Breastfeeding While Undergoing Radiation
>
>
> Date:    Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:58:24 -0400
> From:    Ann Calandro <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Breastfeeding While Undergoing Radiation
>
> Has anyone ever worked with a mother who is nursing a toddler and continues
> to breastfeed from both breasts, while getting radiation treatments (after
> lumpectomy) on one breast for breast cancer?
>
> Any concerns for mom or baby in this situation?
>
> Thank you.
> Ann Calandro, MSN RNC, IBCLC
>
>

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