Thank you to all those who responded to my request a couple of weeks ago about a first time, 41 year old mother who wants to try breastfeeding her first baby (due in October) following a lumpectomy for breast cancer, but had been discouraged by her family practice physician. I have gotten to talk to her directly now, and she was very excited to hear that others have had some success in this situation. She now plans to give it a try. It turns out, when I spoke with her myself, that she also had radiation treatment to this breast. This was 6 years ago. I shared with her the 2 cases described on p. 394 of the Riordan and Auerbach book (she is a biologist). The affected breast has not enlarged as the untreated breast has, as was true in the case described in the book. I have encouraged her to be willing to go for it and see what will happen, that milk supply could be lower on the affected side, and that she can adequately nourish a baby using only one breast if necessary.. She is eager to know if anyone has additional experience nursing after radiation. I said I'd ask you all. TIA (Which means "thanks in advance.") I have found this network so helpful, and am becoming quickly addicted! Anne Altshuler, RN, MS, IBCLC, LLL leader and Mom of the Sulman family e-mail address: [log in to unmask]