Actor Deepika Kakar recently revealed that she had to stop breastfeeding her two -year -old son Ruhan after the disclosure of Stage 2 liver cancer. The actor, who has performed great surgery for his position, said that the decision to ven out his son overnight was deeply emotional.

“I had to do so. Main lots of roy (I cried a lot that night). I had to do her anyway because he would change two soon, but I did not know that it would happen, ”Kakar shared in his YouTube Vlog.

Although the first painful, Kakar later realized that it was best.

“There is always a good reason for everything. When we came to know that my tumor was a second -stage cancer, I was still feeding him … it was good to offer it because I was relieved to know that he was not fed what I needed, such as drugs, etc.,” He said.

Can mothers suffering from cancer continue to continue breastfeeding?

Experts say that breastfeeding should usually be closed after the onset of cancer treatment. Most cancer drugs, including chemotherapy, hormone treatment and targeted therapy, can pass into breast milk and damage the baby.

Dr. According to Varashali Mali, Surya Mother and Child Super Specialty Hospital, Senior obstetrician-disease-gencologist at Pune also makes surgery easier and reduces the risk of breast infection during treatment.

Some chemotherapy drugs, such as cyclofosphmide and methotrexate, are known to be present in the amount of breast milk that can cause damage. These drugs can cause side effects in infants such as counting, vomiting, and even developmental delays of low white blood cells, especially in infants under six months of age.

“Chemotherapy medicines can also harm good cells, such as producing milk,” Dr. Sudha Sinha, Clinical Director, Medical Oncology, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad.

Even though the amount of these drugs in milk can be reduced over time, children are more sensitive to side effects than adults.

Radiation treatment also brings risk. It can damage milk producing tissue in the breast, causing a change in milk content or even preventing milk production.

“Breastfeeding is usually not advised whether the mother is getting systemic cancer therapy or if there is a possibility of milk contamination,” Dr. Sinha says.

Apart from the breasts other than the breasts, parts of the body are less likely to affect radiation breastfeeding, but it depends on the dose and treated area.

Some hormones-based and targeted cancer medicines also enter breast milk and remain there for months, causing an unknown risk to the child.

Can human milk be stored or donated?

If a mother has to stop breastfeeding during treatment, the donor human milk may be a safe option. Milk banks donated all milk to ensure security.

“Human milk can be professionals and opposition of banking,” Dr. Mali says.

She explains that the donor’s milk reduces the risk of infections in infants and stomach issues compared to the formula. However, pasteurization can reduce some of its natural benefits, and many people do not know that such milk banks exist.

Emotional effect of forced vending

Stopping sudden breastfeeding, especially due to illness, can be emotionally painful. Mothers often feel when not able to continue sorrow, guilt or anxiety.

Dr. “Suddenly vending can breastfeeding,” says Mali. She recommends support groups, mental health counseling and clear communication with family members to help mothers encounter.

Dr. Sinha says that gradually reducing breastfeeding sessions can reduce infection for both mother and child. Mothers may get help from lactation consultants, psychologists or counselors.

These can guide professional mothers how to manage discomfort from discomfort or mastitis, and how to express milk safely during treatment.

When can breastfeeding start again?

If only one breast was treated with radiation, mothers can usually start breastfeeding from the unaffected breast when the skin is cured – usually within 4 to 6 weeks.

This time may vary depending on radiation doses and treatment. Regular medical checkups and open communication with the healthcare team are required to keep both mother and child safe during this period.

In cases where breastfeeding is no longer possible, the donor milk remains the next best option.

However, Dr. Sinha warns that access to donor’s milk may be limited, and mothers may continue to struggle with feelings of loss.