India, Oct. 21 -- It is often said that breastfeeding protects women from the risk of breast cancer. While there is truth to some extent in the statement, it fails to make it clear that breastfeeding does not make a woman completely breast cancer-proof.

When it comes to breastfeeding, some of the information that makes the rounds is research-based, while some is based on cultural beliefs, medical oncologist Dr Renu Mishra shared with HT Lifestyle.

She went on to debunk three myths surrounding breastfeeding, which are presented as follows.

In the words of Dr Mishra, "Breastfeeding provides certain advantages when it comes to lowering the risk of breast cancer. However, it does not eliminate the chances of its occurrence."

The oncologis...