Breast Cancer: We don't have robust data to support claim that sucking breasts by men prevents it - Dr Sunu
Dr Sunu attributed the increasing rate of breast cancer in Ghanaian women to lack of education and the resort to unapproved medical options.
Dr. David Sunu, CEO of the Ridge Medical Centre (RMC), has dismissed claims that men sucking women's breasts reduces the risk of breast cancer. He stated that there is no robust data to support this claim. Breastfeeding is known to reduce the likelihood of breast cancer, but there is also no reliable data on whether men sucking breasts has any effect.
Dr. Sunu emphasized the importance of screening and early detection in preventing breast cancer, attributing the rising rate of the disease to lack of education and reliance on unproven medical treatments. He called for increased awareness and better screening programs, both in October and beyond. Dr. Kwame Owusu Achew, a Resident Medical Officer at RMC, highlighted risk factors such as early menarche, late menopause, and lifestyle choices like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. He stressed that early screening is crucial for early detection and treatment.
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