Ann Perry had a great idea, seconded by Naomi Bar-Yam, Janice Reynolds, and
Nikki Lee.

<<I want to make a proposal to this group....
If everyone were to contact their local cancer society and ask them to
discuss with you the benefits of breastfeeding and breast cancer (and be
persistent) then we could work on them to pressure the national level to look
more at the research.

In other countries, I am not aware if there are national societies for cancer
but if there is to do the same.

Each one of us can make a difference.>>

Here's my first reaction.

Ann,
That is a great idea. It could be a project for state and local breastfeeding
coalitions. You know what would make it easier? A kit.

This wouldn't need to be much:
1. a little  write-up of your story---basically what you sent Lactnet, but
with more details.
2. a bibliography of the most compelling articles--just a half-dozen of them.
If the bibliography could be annotated by one of our Lactnet physicians or
public health people, it would be even better.
3. information on the target, in this case, American Cancer Society--this is
probably available on a website. People should know a bit about the
structure, activities and funding of the organization and what sort of
approach is likely to work best.
4. Anything else that would be useful for someone who is taking on the
project--handouts to give the people at ACS about bf as a risk reducer for
breast and ovarian cancer, for instance.

Wouldn't this be a good project for a student in health care or health
promotion or communications to take on? Research the topic; put together the
kit; contact the coalitions; and serve as a coordinator for people to share
their stories.  What do the teachers and students on the list think about
this idea?

Chris Mulford, RN, IBCLC
working for WIC in New Jersey
Co-coordinator, WABA Women & Work Task Force



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