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Re: The Pill & Breast Cancer

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 15 Jun 2002 13:18:06 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Anna wrote: >
>My aunt (on my mother's side) died of breast cancer at age 55, and my
>Grandma (father's side) was diagnosed w/breast cancer at a later age.
>Should I avoid birth control pills? I am also breastfeeding.
Anna

I do not think anyone can give you a definitive answer. With the info we have now, I would take them with that history.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified health care provider. They are not intended to be the start of a physician-patient relationship.




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