Can breastfeeding reduce the risk of breast cancer?
Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, but requires breastfeeding to be continuous for a relatively long time.
Medically reviewed June 2023
Sources:
MD Anderson
NIH
About Breast Cancer > FAQs > Can breastfeeding reduce the risk of breast cancer?
Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, but requires breastfeeding to be continuous for a relatively long time.
Medically reviewed June 2023
Sources:
MD Anderson
NIH