she is 40, bf two children
> a total of 48 mos, and her dr. has advised removal of ovaries.  Cause
> for concern:  her mother (who did not bf at all) recently had a 30
> lb. tumor removed, and her two aunts (who did bf an unspecified time)
> both have had ovarian cancer.

Joy, Is there a family history of breast cancer as well? Families that have
high rates of ovarian and breast cancer may be carrying a gene for breast
cancer. If so, this woman may be able to be tested for the gene. If she
doesn't carry the gene, OK. If she does then she may well want to consider
having surgery (breastfeeding is not going to give her much protection in
that case).
Lisa Amir
GP / IBCLC in Melbourne, Australia.