Devyanshi Dixit: Myths vs Facts about Breast Cancer and Breastfeeding at the Upcoming GFWH 2026
Devyanshi Dixit, Program Manager at CLS Event and Publication, shared on LinkedIn:
“Does Breast Cancer Stop You from Breastfeeding?
Not always.
One diagnosis should never define every mother’s breastfeeding journey.
Every situation is unique, and the answer depends on the type of cancer, treatment received, timing, and individual health.
Myths vs Facts
- Myth: Breast cancer means you can never breastfeed again.
Fact: Many women can still breastfeed from the unaffected breast after treatment, depending on their medical condition and their healthcare team’s guidance.
- Myth: Surgery always ends breastfeeding.
Fact: Breast-conserving surgery may affect milk production in the treated breast, but the other breast can often produce enough milk for successful breastfeeding.
- Myth: Chemotherapy and breastfeeding are safe together.
Fact: Most chemotherapy drugs and several targeted therapies can pass into breast milk, so breastfeeding is generally not recommended during treatment.
- Myth: Every breast cancer survivor has the same experience.
Fact: Recovery, fertility, lactation, and breastfeeding outcomes differ from one woman to another. Individualized care is essential.
Why This Conversation Matters
- Encourages informed decisions instead of fear
- Helps mothers receive evidence-based guidance
- Highlights the importance of multidisciplinary care
- Supports both maternal recovery and infant health
Breast cancer and breastfeeding should never be discussed in isolation. They require collaboration between oncologists, gynecologists, obstetricians, pediatricians, and lactation specialists to provide the best possible care.
These evolving discussions in breast health, maternal care, survivorship, and women’s health continue to drive scientific exchange at the 12th Global Summit on Gynecology, Fertility and Women’s Health (GFWH 2026).
November 23-24, 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand
Contact: [email protected]
Knowledge replaces fear. Evidence empowers mothers. Compassion changes lives.”
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