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Review
. 2019 Oct;26(10):3032-3039.
doi: 10.1245/s10434-019-07596-1. Epub 2019 Jul 24.

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer: Managing Lactation in Survivors and Women with a New Diagnosis

Helen M Johnson  1 , Katrina B Mitchell  2
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Review

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer: Managing Lactation in Survivors and Women with a New Diagnosis

Helen M Johnson et al. Ann Surg Oncol. 2019 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Supporting breastfeeding is a global health priority, yet few clinical guidelines exist to guide surgical oncologists in managing lactation during or after breast cancer treatment.

Methods: The literature was reviewed to identify evidence-based strategies for managing lactation during multidisciplinary breast cancer treatment or among breast cancer survivors.

Results: The majority of the evidence is from observational studies, with some higher levels of evidence, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Several significant gaps in knowledge remain.

Conclusions: This review serves as a comprehensive resource of evidence-based recommendations for managing lactation in breast cancer survivors and breastfeeding women with a new breast cancer diagnosis.

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