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I am having a tickly cough. my periods have also been very irregular. i have been breastfeeding for 15 months, also tired and hot flashes. cancer?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Cancer unlikely: Periods can be irregular with breastfeeding. You may be tired due to taking care of a toddler. Your tickly cough may be due to allergy or start of a viral infection. Cancer unlikely. Follow up with your doctor if you continuing feeling tired and having hot flashes.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2017

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A member asked:

I am having a tickly cough. my periods have also been very irregular. i have been breastfeeding for 15 months, also tired and hot flashes. cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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