Comments on: “Grey’s Anatomy” on Breastfeeding and Cancer http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/ Breastfeeding 1-2-3: A Blog for Breastfeeding Tips and Support Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:59:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Angela http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-816 Angela Wed, 30 May 2007 11:58:13 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/#comment-816 Thanks for sharing your story Melissa. I hope you get good news from the biopsy. Best wishes to you! Thanks for sharing your story Melissa. I hope you get good news from the biopsy. Best wishes to you!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-824 Melissa Wed, 30 May 2007 03:59:52 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/#comment-824 I found myself in an ironic position - I discovered a lump BECAUSE I was breastfeeding. I regularly massage my breasts, hold my breasts as I'm nursing my son, and a few weeks ago I felt a small lump in my right breast. At first, I thought it was a clogged duct, but it didn't massage out, and it felt completely different. I suppose had I been a new mother, and unfamiliar with my nursing breasts, I might have left it alone. Thankfully I did not - while doctors think it is a fibroadenoma (benign), I am having it removed and biopsied this week. I was grateful that GA did have the episode, and while it made me uncomfortable, it did make me go into action when I myself found the lump. I found myself in an ironic position – I discovered a lump BECAUSE I was breastfeeding. I regularly massage my breasts, hold my breasts as I’m nursing my son, and a few weeks ago I felt a small lump in my right breast. At first, I thought it was a clogged duct, but it didn’t massage out, and it felt completely different.

I suppose had I been a new mother, and unfamiliar with my nursing breasts, I might have left it alone. Thankfully I did not – while doctors think it is a fibroadenoma (benign), I am having it removed and biopsied this week.

I was grateful that GA did have the episode, and while it made me uncomfortable, it did make me go into action when I myself found the lump.

]]> By: Breastfeeding 1-2-3 » Breastfeeding after Breast Cancer Treatment? http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Breastfeeding 1-2-3 » Breastfeeding after Breast Cancer Treatment? Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:00:50 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/#comment-685 [...] Yesterday I raised the question of breast cancer treatment options for women who wish to preserve their ability to breastfeed. Continuing my series for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today I take a look at chemotherapy, radiation, lumpectomy and mastectomy. I mention these only as a springboard for discussion with a woman’s oncologist. Naturally the feasibility and risk associated with each option depends on the particular diagnosis. As a starting point, here’s some basic information on chemotherapy, radiation, lumpectomy and mastectomy from a lactation perspective. [...] [...] Yesterday I raised the question of breast cancer treatment options for women who wish to preserve their ability to breastfeed. Continuing my series for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today I take a look at chemotherapy, radiation, lumpectomy and mastectomy. I mention these only as a springboard for discussion with a woman’s oncologist. Naturally the feasibility and risk associated with each option depends on the particular diagnosis. As a starting point, here’s some basic information on chemotherapy, radiation, lumpectomy and mastectomy from a lactation perspective. [...]

]]> By: angela http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-75 angela Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:23:31 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/#comment-75 I know what you mean. I was happy to see Bailey use a sling, and talk about breastfeeding her baby, but it's definitely a mixed bag with Grey's Anatomy. I know what you mean. I was happy to see Bailey use a sling, and talk about breastfeeding her baby, but it’s definitely a mixed bag with Grey’s Anatomy.

]]> By: anniem http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-74 anniem Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:45:44 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/#comment-74 So far two Grey's Anatomy episodes this season have shown negative images of motherhood--this one, in which breastfeeding caused the mom to not notice a cancerous lump, and the one in which the mom's desire for a natural birth put her life and her baby's life in danger. I understand that Grey's is being true to their hospital culture and that, sadly, that culture assumes motherhood to be a medical issue, but with two episodes portraying motherhood as dangerous and medically urgent so close together, this feels like a direct attack. So often their plots uplift prevention and healthy lifestyles. I'm so sad that a show I used to really enjoy has taken this path. So far two Grey’s Anatomy episodes this season have shown negative images of motherhood–this one, in which breastfeeding caused the mom to not notice a cancerous lump, and the one in which the mom’s desire for a natural birth put her life and her baby’s life in danger. I understand that Grey’s is being true to their hospital culture and that, sadly, that culture assumes motherhood to be a medical issue, but with two episodes portraying motherhood as dangerous and medically urgent so close together, this feels like a direct attack. So often their plots uplift prevention and healthy lifestyles. I’m so sad that a show I used to really enjoy has taken this path.

]]> By: angela http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-73 angela Sun, 29 Oct 2006 21:26:19 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/#comment-73 Robert, as a mother I cannot even imagine going through that experience and I think it would be only natural to feel a whole range of emotions. To share that emotion with the child, however, is another thing entirely.... Robert, as a mother I cannot even imagine going through that experience and I think it would be only natural to feel a whole range of emotions. To share that emotion with the child, however, is another thing entirely….

]]> By: robert http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-72 robert Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:42:52 +0000 http://breastfeeding123.com/greys-anatomy-on-breastfeeding-and-cancer/#comment-72 Mine did. And told me repeatedly. Mine did. And told me repeatedly.

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