Breast cancer is prevented by breastfeeding kids sucking breasts, not grown men – Doctor finally clarifies
Health expert Dr. Esther Gyimah has publicly debunked a growing myth regarding breast cancer prevention, asserting that scientific data only supports the claim that breastfeeding children, not adults, sucking breasts can help reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.
Speaking in an interview on Kessben FM, Dr. Gyimah addressed viral claims suggesting that adult men sucking women’s breasts could offer some protection against breast cancer. She described such claims as medically unfounded and clarified that the only scientifically recognized benefit relates to breastfeeding during lactation.
“The data only support the fact that breastfeeding children sucking breasts prevents breast cancer, not adults sucking breasts,” she said.
Dr. Gyimah explained that when a woman breastfeeds, several biological and hormonal changes occur in her body, particularly in the breast tissue. These include:
Dr. Gyimah warned that health misinformation, especially when tied to cultural beliefs or sensational content, can lead to misleading health behaviors and downplay the importance of real cancer prevention strategies.
She also urged media platforms, influencers, and the general public to rely on verified medical sources and support campaigns that promote early detection, regular screening, healthy lifestyle choices, and accurate education on risk factors.
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