The use of donor milk to support women’s choices.

Source: British Journal of Midwifery, 2012, 20 (2), p. 96-7.

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Date of publication: February, 2012.

Publication type: Journal article.

In a nutshell: A case study presented by an Infant Feeding Co-ordinator reflecting upon her experience of using donor milk for a baby whose mother was undergoing chemotherapy.

Length of publication: 2 pages.

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Breastfeeding aids cancer victims

Source: BBC

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Date of publication: 21 January 2011

In a nutshell: The risk of conditions such as obesity and weak bones can be reduced in cancer survivors who breast feed, US research suggests.

Publication type:  News story

Length of publication: 1 page

Breastfeeding in breast cancer survivors: pattern, behaviour and effect on breast cancer outcome

Source: The Breast

The Breast, December 2010, Volume 19, Issue 6, pp. 527-531

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Date of publication:  December 2010

In a nutshell: This research attempts to fill a gap in knowledge regarding breast cancer and breastfeeding.  It suggests that uncertainty with regards to “maternal safety” has meant that many women who have experienced breast cancer have being advised not to breastfeed.  The study concludes that there should be more support and counselling for breast cancer survivors in relation to breastfeeding.

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication: 5 pages

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Breastfeeding after breast cancer ‘is not dangerous’

Source: European Society for Medical Oncology

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Date of publication:  October 2010

In a nutshell: Research suggests that, despite advice to the contrary, it is “not dangerous for women to breastfeed after undergoing breast cancer treatments”.

Publication type: News story / Conference proceedings

Length of publication: 1 page

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Studies reveal associations between pregnancy, breast-feeding, breast cancer and survival

Source: ecancermedicalscience.com

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Conference abstracts available at: European Journal of Cancer Supplements, Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2010, pp.206-207, Abstract Book EBCC7 – European Breast Cancer Conference

Date of publication: March 2010

Publication type: Conference paper

In a nutshell: This Australian research suggests that women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the 12 months after they have completed a pregnancy were more likely to die than other young women with breast cancer. However the researchers stressed that more research is needed to understand these results and that the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby outweigh the potential risks.

Length of publication: 1 page

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