Does Breastfeeding help in cancer prevention?

breastfeeding help in cancer prevention - Cancer Healer Center

Posted in: Cancer by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 07 Oct, 2019

Breastfeeding is a complete process of nourishment for young infants. According to WHO, it is recommended to breastfeed the babies for the first six months of life for the good health of both mother and child, and that it should continue up to two years or beyond, along with other appropriate drinks and food. Researchers and cancer specialists have discussed the link between breastfeeding and cancer prevention. The studies exhibiting the link between breastfeeding and reduced cancer risk is growing. A 2013 review of 32 studies stated that the risk of having breast cancer was 14% lower in women who breastfed as compared to women who never did. The protective effect of breastfeeding persisted regardless of the number of births and was even greater for women who have cumulatively breastfed for longer durations.

Challenges

We all know that breastfeeding is important - but it isn’t always easy, particularly in the early days. According to several doctors, many women face a number of challenges which can make the process so difficult that they cannot continue. The common challenges are low or oversupply of milk, sore nipples and plugged milk ducts. These challenges can be overcome, hence it is significant that right help and guidance is available to all women during lactation.

Lactation and Breast Cancer

The main procedure via which breastfeeding influences the breast cancer risk is through the hormonal influence of the associated period of infertility. This leads to a delay in the menstrual cycle and reduced the exposure to specific hormones, mainly androgens, which can influence the cancer risk. High levels of sex steroids are strongly associated with the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. In addition to this, cancer specialists offering treatment of cancer in India have said that sustained removal of dead skin cells during and at the end of lactation period decreases the risk of cancer via elimination of cells with DNA damage and mutations.

Lactation and Ovarian Cancer

The procedure underlying a lower risk of ovarian cancer who had breastfed is not well understood so far. One notion is that breastfeeding is associated with longer duration of abnormal periods and therefore longer suppression of ovulation.

How long should you Breastfeed to decrease cancer risk?

Cancer specialists offering treatment of cancer in India have not found an exact answer to this but research says the longer the better. Breastfeeding of any kind can reduce the risk. Many doctors encourage new mothers to breastfeed for at least a year or more, or as long as both the baby and mother want to in order to reap the benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding has now become a well-documented factor for breast cancer. However, more research is required for an exact link between breastfeeding and cancer prevention.

About The Author

Dr. Tarang Krishna

Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.

He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.

He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.

Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.

07 Oct, 2019