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Dr.since2mns baby refuse left breast which too light\soft now,had to feed from right side only.urine pasing+weight gaining ok.will it risk of a brst cancer?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Breast feeding: NO risk of cancer. Could be a positioning issue with your child at that breast. Talk to your OB about a lactation consultant who can work with you re breast feeding technique/positioning. Good luck

Answered 5/27/2014

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