Here is an excerpt from another medical related email service I subscribe to. READ THE FULL TEXT ARTICLES: To easily access the full text of the articles abstracted below, point your browser to: <http://www.medscape.com/Home/MedPulse/MedPulse.html> o Feature Articles - Diagnosing and Managing Breast Disease During Pregnancy and Lactation o Diagnosing and Managing Breast Disease During Pregnancy and Lactation ------------------------------------------------------------- Since breast cancer complicates 1 in 3000 deliveries in the US, "watchful waiting" is inappropriate when a breast lesion develops or enlarges during pregnancy or lactation. This surgeon sorts out the most common breast lesions and explains the work-up and treatment strategy to follow when the health of 2 patients--mother and child--is at stake. [Medscape Women's Health 2(5), 1997] FROM: Jon Ahrendsen MD FAAFP LLLI Medical Associate