Is it safe for a patient to breastfeed during their course of EBRT?
Does the answer change on proximity/distance from breast (i.e. what if pelvis or lower extremity?)
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Radiation Oncology · University of Colorado School of Medicine
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Not aware of any concerns. In our pregnancy-associated breast cancer patients, I encourage women to breastfeed on the side I am not treating as long as med onc has cleared them. We work with pediatricians to ensure that the infant is reaching normal weight/growth milestones, but may need to suppleme...
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