Dear Judy and others, Thanks for responding. I spoke with the mom yesterday. I really hated to mention tumor but knew I couldn't withhold. She said things were better. Problem was possibly related to fact they had been @ beach and had lots of company. I told her how relieved I was, yet still mentioned your ideas about other possibilities. Spoke with her husband today, who said he would check things out as well. Then I faxed him the information from Ruth Lawrence's book. As far as tasting the milk goes, hasn't salty taste been attributed to mastitis as well? I'm so glad we have this forum. I feel like I have 293 mentors that I can call on for any help. How did we ever do our jobs before Lactnet? (But, then, how will we ever do anything else.) What hobbies do I have? Lactnet! It's amazing how often it can come up in conversations. I think I'm rattling on. Sorry. Ginny Jones, BSN, IBCLC Florence, SC [log in to unmask]