In a message dated 98-03-19 09:04:48 EST, you write:

<< Patti,
 You wrote:
 << Does any one have information on handling breastfeeding and thyroid
cancer? >>
 I am not sure what information you are looking for.  I personally have
thryroid cancer and have also had a client who was diagnosed while pregnant.
She had her  thyroidectomy shortly after delivery, nursed for a year, and then
had her radioactive iodide (I 131) treatment.  She rented a pump to store up
breastmilk for when she had to wean, but then ended up nursing longer.  It was
not a problem for her to delay the I 131 treatment.  There are several types
of thyroid cancer.  Treatment varies according to the diagnosis and the stage
of the cancer.  From what I understand, the radioactive Iodide treatment
necessitates weaning, because it would concentrate in a lactating breast.  It
also is present in the milk for at least several days.  See Tom Hale's book
for more info on Radioactive Iodide treatment.
 Chris Lundberg, RN IBCLC >>