ASO Author Reflections: Oncolactation Guidelines for Patients with Breast Cancer

Despite growing appreciation for the importance of oncofertility counseling for patients with cancer, 1 oncolactation-the intersection of cancer care and breastfeeding-remains underrecognized as an essential component of multidisciplinary oncologic treatment.While breast surgeons are often assumed to be well-equipped to manage lactation-related issues, we receive limited education about the functional mammary gland in medical school, general surgery residency, and breast surgical oncology fellowship.Indeed, a recent survey of members of the American Society of Breast Surgeons highlighted that many breast surgeons report inadequate training in lactation and a strong interest in evidence-based guidelines.