Maria: 1) the decision as the lump has been labeled as benign should be mom's no the surgeon... 2) can he/she show the research that bf causes more bleeding? 3) remind mom she is consumer and is buying a product - reality- medical "advice" is a "product" that is purchased. She does not like the "product" she is "free" to go to another "shop" Patricia .. and yes I know all about hmo's ... BUT one can still go outside if one chooses. *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html