In a message dated 8/27/2002 9:25:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> and has tested positive for the gene. She is 28, and has been
> having regular mammograms. Oncologist now wants her to wean to have
> mammograms again. Whilst I'm aware it is possible to have a mammogram
> whilst
> lactating, she can find anyone in the area to do so
Gee smart move to have someone with a positive breast cancer gene, wean.....
one of her best weapons against the disease-- taken away! Hope she finds
somewhere to have it done. I went through the same deal and wound up at a
teaching hospital where they were fine with breastfeeding and mammogram.
Ann Conlon-Smith, IBCLC, LLLL
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