Pink October: No, having one's breasts sucked does not prevent breast cancer

Viral social media posts claim that women can prevent breast cancer by having men suck their breasts. Professor Gertrude Luyeye Nzila, a radiologist and oncologist at the University of Kinshasa and president of the NGO Regard pour un Sein Sain, says there is no scientific evidence supporting this practice. She notes that breastfeeding is a recognized factor in reducing risk, while prevention relies primarily on early screening, medical follow-up and a healthy lifestyle.