While a researcher was testing one theory, he discovered something else much more important. It is one more instance that (almost) proves what we have suspected: that breastfed babies (literally fed from the breast) are protected from many cancers.

"When Catharina Svanborg and her research associates began mixing mothers' milk and cancer cells together seven years ago, they weren't looking for a cure for cancer; she was after a way to fight germs. Nevertheless, the physician and immunologist at Lund University in Sweden have discovered that a previously taken-for-granted component of ordinary human breast milk causes every type of cancer cell tested--to die." This is one more example of why NOT being breastfed increases a person's risk of developing cancer.

For sure, I was breastfed (by my mother) when I was an infant. But how about those mothers who've cancers?

I don't think it's still right to breastfeed.

Because it's poisonous. Right?

Breast milk is not poisonous! It's the best thing for a baby! It satisfies their needs and it helps strengthen the mother/child bond. I don't care if everyone said it's poisonous, I am going to breastfeed my children if I get married when I grow up! But you do have to be careful about what you eat/drink while breastfeeding just like when your pregnant because it will go to the baby too,  so I guess if you ate and drank bad things it could be harmful to the baby also.

Breastfeeding also prevents breast cancer in women!

And it's free.  And good for lazy moms who don't like extra things to wash.  And good for forgetful moms who don't want even more things to pack every time you leave the house.
And you can play on the internet and feed the baby at the same time  

So true! :smile:

Oh, I am sorry Joan I didn't know what you meant. I think you're right, if I had cancer I certainly wouldn't breastfeed my children (I don't have any lol, I am just saying) in case it would hurt them. Sorry about the misunderstanding!