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As far as I know chemo is one of the few things that is an absolute no for
BF. Maybe you can help her work out a plan, BF for a short period of time
while she is healing from surgery (usually 4-6 weeks), then wean and begin
chemo. Colon cancer can be vicious and her choice is BF for x amount of
time and die or BF briefly to turn on baby's immune system, then wean, do
chemo and maybe live to raise baby. Bluntly, a dead mom doesn't help
anybody. It is such a sad situation. Another thought - after surgery she
may have radiation. I think it depends on the kind of Ca. My dad had both,
with excellent results. Another problem is contact with baby if she has
radiation. A good radiologist may be able to assess this risk. I think it
is a reasonable concern. This isn't a win-win situation. And
unfortunately a very pregnant woman with diagnosed cancer is in an extremely
vulnerable emotional state. I just don't see bf, other than a very brief
time. You'll have to help her and her family through this, deal with
choices, grief, etc. It's a very scarey time. My 36 y.o. daughter is
currently getting radiation for Ca. She has 4 children 4-15 yrs. old. I
can personally tell you Ca is hell - for all involved.
Pat Young in SNJ, USA
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