In a message dated 98-01-28 19:31:28 EST, you write:

<< She has
 experienced bleeding from both nipples on a few occasions and is concerned
 about nursing and or the possibility of breast cancer. >>

It's possible the bleeding is from benign tumors - intraductal papillomas.
While a lot of doctors say having them in both breasts is unusual, it does
happen (I've had one in each breast).

They most commonly bleed during pregnancy and/or lactation.

Ruth Lawrence says not to nurse because of the amount of blood the baby would
ingest, however, I think there have been other opinions on this matter.

This is my guess on what is going on with this mom.

Deb Wirtel, LLLL and AAPL/MO
St. Louis
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