Hello Everyone,

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This baby is 3 months old and mom weaned her baby a couple of weeks
ago after starting chemo.  She says:

"I have Hodgkin's Lymphoma and I am at a stage 2A.  They think I had
the cancer my entire pregnancy.  I asked my doctor if my cancer had
any affect on my baby while I was nursing her and he said no.  But
here's something odd.  She used to spit up a lot when I nursed her.  I
mean a lot!  But since we switched to formula, she stopped spitting
up.  I have lots of frozen breast milk but I've been afraid to give it
to her.  Do you know of any research on nursing moms who had cancer
while nursing?  I just don't know enough about it and I honestly don't
think my doctor did either.  It was the first time they put a
port-a-cath in a nursing mom, so it's all kind of new to them.
Anyway, if you know of anything, please let me know.  I'd hate to
throw the milk away but if it's not good for her, I don't want to give
it to her.  Oh- and the milk was all frozen before I started on any
meds, so it's medication free."

My books mostly address other types of cancer, and all state that it
is safe to breastfeed unless medications or treatments preclude
breastfeeding.  I'd appreciate any thoughts you have!   Please reply
or cc to me at <[log in to unmask]>.    Thank you so much in
advance,

Aria Baker

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