While in Puerto Rico I met 2 moms who eventually died who had developed breast cancer during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding.  This has made me a "fanatic" when it comes to possible lumps, bumps, Peau d'orange appearance in the skin, etc. 

A Mammogram is not the only - in fact a POOR way of identifying cancer, especially in young, healthy women as most breastfeeding moms are!  It is just a "screening tool." 

I understand, according to my doctor who found 3 lumps in me (a very old woman whose breasts are not dense).  The only way to be "sure" is through the use of breast biopsy assisted by U/S.  (mine were negative).  

Jeanette Panchula
Vacaville, CA
NOT an expert at breast cancer...yet! 

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