Please select the option that best describes you:
Topics:
Breast Cancer • Radiation Oncology
How does radiation to the breast in a lactating woman affect milk production?
And does the fact that the breast is lactating affect radiation toxicity in anyway?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Additional information regarding radiation and the effect on lactation:
There is no evidence that breast fed babies are at increased risk of cancer. For women who have had radiation to the breast, in a published study, 80% had decreased lactation volume reported. Most women could produc...
Sign in or Register to read more
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
We generally use medication to suppress lactation during RT as otherwise it can cause symptomatic engorgement.