Breast cancer risk increases modestly after childbirth

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/breast-cancer-risk-after-childbirth

Full article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30534999/

Does having children alter the risk of breast cancer? Women who give birth have a lower lifetime risk of breast cancer. However, newer data suggests that breast cancer risk increases immediately after childbirth. A study published in December 2018 examines data from the Premenopausal Breast Cancer Collective Group seeking to clarify this issue. (12/28/18)

Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider

I am planning on becoming pregnant in the next year, what screening or preventive measures should I take?
I have recently had a child. What type or frequency of surveillance is best for me?
I have a family history of breast cancer. What considerations should I include in my family planning?
What impact will childbearing or breastfeeding have on my risk of breast cancer?

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