I’m Breastfeeding, Should I Be Worried About That Lump?

The Bigger Picture · Health and Living · 4 Nov 2020 · 27 mins listen

Breast lumps are usually a cause for concern but they can be common among breastfeeding women. How do you know if they are normal or something more serious? If a breastfeeding mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, how does treatment impact their mental and emotional well-being? We speak to consultant breast & endocrine surgeon Dr Harjit Kaur to find out more.

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Produced by:

Lim Sue Ann

Presented by:

Meera Sivasothy

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

The Bigger Picture, Health & Living, Breast Cancer, Breastfeeding, Pregnancy, Surgery, Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Chemotherapy

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