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I Am Breast Feeding, Can I Have PDT?

Angel EyesOct 4, 2011
Very interested in photodynamic therapy but am breast feeding (combined with weaning) a child of 11 months. Should I delay treatment or is it safe to go a head?

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Dr. Mitchel Goldman, MD
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Dr. Anatoli Freiman, MD
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Dr. Donna Bilu Martin, MD
Dr. Donna Bilu Martin, MD
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Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
Dr. Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD (retired)
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