Please read and respond to this physician and to the list. Thanks. Kathleen

Dear Ms. Bruce:

I am a family practice MD.  My friend and colleague has just been
diagnosed with melanoma over the distal third metatarsal.  The depth of
the lesion is uncertain -- additional pathologists are reviewing the
slides.  She is scheduled for surgical resection next week.  There is no
current evidence of metastatic disease.

She is 9 weeks post partum and breastfeeding.  One of the consultants
has recommended that she discontinue breastfeeding.  She would strongly
prefer to continue.  She has asked me to research this issue ASAP.

I would be grateful for any information or references you might have on
this issue.  I would also appreciate the names of any other contact
persons who might have information regarding breastfeeding with
melanoma.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Holly Hauser, M.D.