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        Subject:        double mastecomy and  colostrurm








Dear fellow lactnetters
I am wondering if anyone has an opinion or knowledge of which they can
help with an interesting situation.
A mother had a double mastecomy and bilateral saline implants over 1 year
ago  due to  very significant and stong family history of breast cancer.
She gave birth to her third child  two weeks ago and on day 4 noticed  a
seeping of colostrum and could  express a drop or two. She is concerned if
perhaps there is still some chance she could get cancer. We assume  that
perhaps there was  growth of  some breast tissue under the areolar during
pregnancy even though all breast tissue was removed and areolar had been
removed and replaced during the mastecomy. Any thoughts on this?

She did give the few drops she had to baby. But her concern is the
possibility of cancer if the production of  colostrum was due to growth of
breast tissue. would appreciate any feedback  knowledge on this.

Thank you

Ruth

Ruth Cantrill
Queensland Australia





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