Worried about effect of DCIS on breastfed child

Meredith26

I breastfed for 15 months from both breasts, then was diagnosed with extensive DCIS on the left side at the 17 month mark.



I am very worried that my daughter will have some ill effect, and wonder if the fact that she has has persistent acidic poop and diaper rash since turning one year is related.

JAT

I had the same worry. I had recently stopped nursing and it scared me to know that I had cancer in the right breast. I asked my BS, oncologist, and PS if there was any chance my daughter would be harmed-- they all reassured me that the cancer cells could not be passed on through my milk. At some point I just had to stop thinking about it. But you should ask your dr. just for reassurance.

Iz_and_Lys_Mum

I had exactly the same worry, and asked my medical team too - they all said its not possible and not to worry. That doesnt always stop us mums worrying though does it! Xxx